Keys to the Apostolic and Prophetic: Embracing the Authentic-Avoiding the Bizarre

"Finally, a sane Biblical examination of the role of the apostolic and prophetic written by Pentecostal authors. This book is a gift to the charismatic and Spirit-filled community, as well as providing others keen insight into the contemporary functioning of these ministries."
Dr. George O. Wood, Chairman, World AG Fellowship "

"A full and richly textured master class in these vital elements of Spirit-led Christianity for today's church."
Joseph Castleberry, Ed.D., President, Northwest University

- Are you unclear about what godly apostolic ministry should look like?

- Do you wonder why the prophet's chair is empty?

- Have you been troubled by false apostles and prophets who care more about their title than an authentic call?

Scripture and practical application meet in this valuable guide on the apostolic and prophetic functions in today's church. At a time when aberrations and misunderstandings are rampant in these two ministry areas, the authors provide keys for discerning the genuine from the false. They chart a path forward for the full recovery of God's authentic gifts to the church.

Discover and grow in the Holy Spirit's flow of the prophetic and apostolic anointings.

Joseph S. Girdler, D.Min., has served as Superintendent of the Kentucky Assemblies of God since 2004. His previous long-term pastorate was recognized from thousands of AGUSA congregations for achieving Top 100 status in World Missions, while his wife, Dr. Renee V. Girdler, was honored as the first woman in AG history to serve the denomination's World Missions Board. Joe is the author of Setting the Atmosphere for the Day of Worship and Redemptive Missiology in Pneumatic Context.

Carolyn Tennant, Ph.D., is professor emerita at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN where she served for thirty years as a professor and vice president. She is an adjunct professor for the Doctor of Ministry program at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary of Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Carolyn speaks internationally and across the U.S. and is the author of Catch the Wind of the Spirit: How the 5 Ministry Gifts Can Transform Your Church.