The Apostolic Mandate


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As one called to be an apostle, there is a fire in your bones that cannot be contained. The Lord Jesus himself has given you a mandate, and a commission, that seeks its rightful place in the earth. However, there is a problem. The task at hand can seem overwhelming and the implementation too great, if the foundation is not laid correctly. How do you take what burns inside of you and incorporate it into your family, business and spiritual life? How do you lead those with a similar fire and look up to you in the right way? How do you start the vision and then keep driving it forward from glory to glory? Follow Colette Toach in this book as she takes you down this exciting and empowering road to finding your true mandate from God, the steps to take to set it in place and then the wisdom need to bring it all together, to launch it into this world and see it become all the Lord Jesus had called it to be. Yes... As an apostle, you have a mandate. Yes, it will come to pass. Yes, it will reach the mark. How long or to what extent, depends on you. Allow this book to take you through these unclear waters. Step past the traps of the enemy, so that you can take your rightful place, implementing a mandate that will change the body of Christ.




Every Nation in Our Generation


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“Make Disciples of All Nations” In this book, Rice Broocks explains the progress of the Church in terms of its obedience to the apostolic mandate. This mandate, which has been called the Great Commission, must be recovered and embraced if the Church is going to get back into the race for the destiny of the planet. The orders of Jesus to His followers to "make disciples of all nations" is far more than simply giving people a basic gospel message. This mandate includes not only individual transformation, but cultural as well. About the author: Rice Broocks is the president of Morning Star International (MSI), a family of churches and ministries currently operating in 35 nations. He is also the senior pastor of Bethel World Outreach Center in Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and their five children. He is the co-founder of Champions for Christ, a ministry to college and professional athletes, as well as the president of Victory Campus Ministries, reaching out to hundreds of university campuses around the world.




Mantled with Authority


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Invading Babylon


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You were transformed to transform your world! For too long, Christianity has been defined by a false concept of church. As a result, believers have built walls around their lives, keeping culture at a distance. As Christians have tried to keep culture out of the church, unfortunately, the church has kept itself out of the culture. This was never Jesus’ design for the your life! Before church was established as a place that people “came to,” Jesus instituted it as an army that brought transformation to society, starting with salvation and continuing with seven spheres of influence: Church, family, education, government, media, arts, and commerce. Six revolutionary voices in the modern church deliver Invading Babylon. This essential guide will equip you to: Understand your vital role in shaping society. Release God’s will in your sphere of influence. Become an unstoppable citizen in God’s Kingdom. It’s your time to arise and be a light in a dark world.







The Permanent Revolution


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A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus started Outlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with them Alan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian West This groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement.




The Joy of the Gospel


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The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage




The Kingdom Mandate


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Have you ever asked, what does the kingdom and apostles have to do with me? The Kingdom Mandate is all about God, His kingdom and how we fit into His purpose. This book shows God's eternal plan to establish His kingdom and send mankind (beginning with Adam and Eve) to rule His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. It gives a panoramic view of the Godhead and the kingdom. It also explains God's mandate and apostolic assignment from the foundation of the world to the present and beyond. It helps believer's connect the dots to some of the most important themes in the bible including, the kingdom, covenant, apostles, gender, race and future generations.




Apostolic Activation 98 Days to Activate Your Mandate


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Apostles are arising globally. Are you called into the apostolic but lack training, mentorship and guidance. This book is to prepare, launch and usher you into the greatest activation of your life. The apostolic mandate is alive and thriving globally. This is the time to answer the call and broaden the horizon of religion to kingdom impact. Many feel apathetic and unresponsive to the modern state of church tradition. Baffled by the lack of knowledge concerning Jesus' plan to unite his body through the five-fold ascension gifts many prophetic people feel isolated and retracted in caves. This book is for every pastor, lay leader, prophet and minister that is looking for the sharper edge to ministry. God is raising up a arsenal of governing Apostles that will assist, govern, impart and implement key resources for your ministry in the 21st century. God's purpose in producing this book is to expel some myths, declare truth and reveal Himself to his kingdom people.




The Apostolic Handbook


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The Signposts and Pitfalls for Your Apostolic Journey... This book has the potential to not only confirm your calling, but launch you headfirst into the training that will take you to Apostolic Office. When the Lord calls you to be an Apostle it is like being given a ticket to start a journey. A journey where you probably do not know the outcome. Well imagine for a moment that along with that ticket, someone came along with a map. A map that shows you everything you need to know about the journey ahead. Not only that, but they give you full instructions and guidelines on the route to take and the pitfalls to avoid. Well the Apostolic Handbook does just that. If you have the suspicion or the b conviction that you have been called to be an Apostle, then you are on for the adventure of a lifetime. Used as a text book by bible colleges internationally, this comprehensive resource will set your ministry on fire. In fact, you hold in your hands a treasure map that gives you clear directions on: 1. What an Apostle is (Clear signs to identify your calling.) 2. What an Apostle does. 3. The training that the Lord takes an Apostle through. 4. What it will take to qualify for Apostolic Office. 5. What Apostolic Office looks like when you get there. 6. Things to avoid that will delay your appointment to Apostolic Office. This book will not only tell you everything you need to know about this ministry office, but it will also TAKE YOU THERE So what do you have to lose? Pick up your copy of the Handbook and let us begin... STUDENT NOTE: The following textbook is required reading for the Apostolic Ministry course at www.fivefold-school.com