In March of 2007, the Lord spoke to the church leadership that He was lifting the ministry into a new realm. Rev. Martin, who had carried the title of Senior Pastor since the founding of the church in 2003, would now be known as Apostle. His wife, Rev. Ruby Martin would now carry the Pastor’s title. Following is some information regarding the meaning of the term “Apostle”.

In the New Testament, this word means one sent forth, a delegate, envoy , or messenger, especially God’s messengers. The term is first used in connection with the twelve, a group of highly honored believers chosen by Jesus to a assist Him in his evangelical mission in Palestine. In addition to those, it is used to describe Matthias, Barnabas, Paul and Jesus Himself. On the basis of 2 Cor. 8:23, Phil 2:35 and early extra-biblical references, some scholars feel that there was a much wider circle of Christian messengers and teachers who were called by the name “apostle”.

If we review the Scriptures, we find in 1 Corinthians 112:28 that the Lord has set in the church three governmental bodies; first Apostles, then Prophets, and thirdly teachers. Following along with that, in Ephesians 4:11-13, the Word states that the Lord has placed into the church what we refer to as the “five-fold ministry” – these are Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers – for the perfecting of the saints and the working of the ministry.

Some scriptures relating to those designated as Apostles in the Bible would include:

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