Release & Empower
An interview with DICK WESTERHOF---
How is the restoration of the 5-fold ministry essential for making an impact in the 7 mountains of society and culture?
What does it mean for you to be a part of an apostolic movement?
How do you foresee apostolic movements as vital to bringing reformation and revival to the nations?
Since the message of the Kingdom of God shifted our focus from the church alone to the church as well as our environment, we also need another type of leadership. Shepherds and teachers are not the only ones to lead the church into the new age of reformation. Simply because their gifting does not cater for the needs of the church, as a whole, which has shifted paradigms. The apostles together with the prophets are called to lead. They are the ones that have an outward orientation that will help to direct the saints. The shepherds will help the saints in their process towards their destiny. The teachers will support the ministries with sound doctrines. The evangelists will bring life. All five are needed to equip the saints so that the saints can do what they are called to do.
Being part of an apostolic movement means that there is room and support for the apostles to recognize these revelations and to take new initiatives for implementation. A healthy apostolic movement does not control growth or require copies of the mother church. The result is that that we can work together with like-minded ministers and ministries, which is beneficial both ways.
We have seen revivals in the past that did not bring reformation. Mainly because the leadership did not have a Kingdom mindset. We cannot disconnect a Kingdom mindset from apostolic leadership, since the apostles are the first ones called to bring reformation in society so that the nation will be a“ sheep nation.” We need revival and the manifestation of the power of God. It is essential that the apostles take responsibility in the follow-up. They will help the saints to focus not only on being saved but also on being salt and light in this world. The results will have a lasting effect on the society of the nation.
DICK WESTERHOF God’ s Embassy Church Amsterdam
Member of HIM Since 2014
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