AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC LEADERSHIP – Biblical Structure for the Church Today
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There is a lot of nonsense and quite unhelpful and unhealthy use of the term ‘apostolic’ used particularly by those who claim to be a part of the ‘New Apostolic Reformation’ – which has very little to do with the biblical revelation of how a local church is to structured and overseen. In this book, Dr. Andrew Corbett surveys the biblical data and show how it corresponds to the record of Church history to form what might genuinely be identified as apostolic.
If you are a local church leader, then this book will help you to understand how the bible described the role of an apostle, and why the Nicene Creed stated that orthodox Christian belief included: “We believe in one holy universal apostolic church.”
To be apostolic is firstly to based and built upon the authority of God’s Word, the Bible, and to have leaders both internally and externally who shepherd God’s flock.
This book is the culmination of doctoral studies, personal investigation, some observations, discussions, and curiosity about the ministry of the apostle and its possible place in the modern church. This book is for church leaders who are open to change, and perhaps refining what they are currently doing.
It is hoped that this might help those frustrated with a sense of God’s call on their lives yet not able to fit into the existing positions generally made available within a local church. It is also hoped to be of assistance to those of us who realise that although we have developed a team within our own churches we long to be a part of a larger team where we can have a coach cheer us on.
I have attempted to identify the function of apostles into four broad categories which I feel aptly defines the role of an apostle. Thank you for taking the time to read what has taken me eight years to prepare and has been through some severe critical peer review.
Ps. Trevor Chandler, Chairman of Christian Life Churches International, says-
This manuscript is excellent, very readable, and very informative. Dr. Andrew Corbett has covered many different aspects in a clear and precise way. I found the information given to be very helpful and the material will be very valuable…clearly a lot of time has been put in and issues handled in a very practical way…It's a fine publication, well presented, and a credit to the hard work put in…this work is exceptionally good…This has been a big job and I send my warm commendation.
Ps. Phillip Hills, Senior Pastor of Richmond Assembly of God, and former Assistant Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Australia, says-
Andrew Corbett's book 'Authentic Apostolic Leadership' documents for us excellent research, well reasoned leadership principles and possibly one of the broadest studies done in this field that I know of. Andrew has taken Old Testament leaders and the principles of leadership they lived by, looked also at the overall New Testament pattern of leadership, checked and documented the nature of change through history and developed an argument for the Church to go back to it's, roots and bring back authentic leadership in the five-fold ministry gifts of Christ and the authoritative role of the Apostle. The Church at large has dramatically drifted from it's God designed course and needs to take a good hard look at itself and reflect on where it needs to go. I trust this book the product of six years of hard work will serve to inspire Church leadership at large to re-examine the Word of God, I believe this deserves wide readership across the Church spectrum.
Ron Wilson, Tasmanian Assemblies of God State President says-
Congratulations Andrew on a fine achievement. I found the book enjoyable and thought-provoking. It makes a significant and balanced contribution to the current discussion on apostles. The thorough treatment of spiritual leadership through the ages is both inspiring and challenging and provides a good resource for future reference. I would recommend it to all pastors and leaders.
David Cartledge, former President of Southern Cross College Australia, says-
Andrew Corbett has addressed an issue that is desperately needed in much of the modern church - the restoration of apostolic leadership. His values oriented approach to this subject calls for a valid or authentic expression of this powerful ministry gift. While the church often struggles in futility without true biblical leadership there is also much confusion through the aberrant factor of false apostles. The First Century church also had to deal with this issue and Dr Corbett in the same way has correctly emphasised both the priority of character and genuine gifting as the answer to the church's need.
He is uncompromising in the assertion that true New Testament church leadership demands the full function of apostles and prophets in the five ministries given by Jesus. This book will provide food for thought for those unaware of this vital apostolic ministry and a worthwhile resource for those churches that dare to reach their full potential.