Study Guide · Ministry Leadership

Ministry And Fruit

In Ministry and Fruit, Apostle Mary Banks confronts the subtle traditions of men that have crept into the modern church and calls leaders and believers alike to return to the pure apostolic pattern found in scripture. Beginning with a careful study of biblical tradition versus man-made tradition, she exposes how control, titles, and personal preference have replaced genuine submission to God's Word. From there, she outlines the true responsibilities of spiritual leadership, including teaching sound doctrine, guarding against false teaching, modeling godliness, raising up leaders, encouraging prayer, and enduring hardship. The book then turns to the ministry of the Holy Ghost, walking through John 16 to explain how the Spirit convicts, convinces, and guides believers into all truth, and how being led by the Spirit, tried and tested as Jesus was, is essential to fulfilling God's purpose. The final section addresses the sobering topic of spiritual fruit, teaching readers how to discern true ministry from false prophets by the fruit produced, and warning against abiding outside of Christ. Grounded throughout in King James scripture references and practical application, this book is written for pastors, ministry leaders, and mature believers who want to examine their own walk and leadership through the lens of scripture rather than tradition. Readers will come away with a clearer understanding of biblical authority, the active work of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and the fruit God expects His people to bear. It is both a corrective and an encouragement for the Body of Christ to return wholly to God.

Apostle Mary Banks · 5 chapters · 5k words · 112 scripture links