Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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c. 2 Tim. 2.21

d. Titus 2.14

e. Titus 3.1

C. The local church equips believers for the work of the ministry, Eph. 4.11-13.

1. God’s special gifts: certain gifts are given in order to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. These are sometimes called the “fivefold gifts.”

a. Apostles: those gifted to share the Good News and plant churches

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b. Prophets: those gifted to give new insights and revelations from the Lord

c. Evangelists: those gifted to make the word of salvation plain to others

d. Pastors: those gifted to nurture and care for the flock of God

e. Teachers: those gifted to explain the meaning of Christ and his Kingdom for our lives

2. We have differing gifts according to the special function which the Lord has given us, Rom. 12.4-8.