Apostles & Prophets: Reclaiming the Biblical Gifts

"The placement into leadership is God's choice, not man's. It does not come from personal ambition," T. L. Lowery writes. He writes from a position of knowledge and authority, being a church father who has seen much after many decades of service. As a boy in Louisiana, I was influenced by the author in his campmeeting services. Service to God is at the heart of a meek leader, which is in total contrast to the ways of the world. He gives examples from both the Old and New Testaments. In terms of preparation, he mentions that every leader God calls will go through a wilderness experience, which he defines as "a period when potential leaders are divested of all support structures and services, and (are) forced to live on the bare basics of human subsistence." He goes on to talk about the roles of apostles and prophets coming back into prominence in the church with the result being greater power throughout the entire body of Christ.