Truth!

Ephesians 4:11-12
“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ...”

a) Apostles - Today it is a ministry, not an office, of signs and wonders applicable to all ages. This  ministry is involved in the planting of churches. The apostolic function is similar to the task of the pioneer missionary today.

b) Prophets - Those who have a special ministry of inspired utterance. While the apostles and evangelists take the Gospel to the unregenerate world, the prophets exercise an edifying ministry to the church.

c) Evangelists - The ministry of an evangelist in a real sense overlaps the ministries of apostles and pastors in the New Testament. The function of the evangelist is to be the first to bring the Gospel to those who have not yet heard.

d) Pastors - Under-shepherds, having the ministry and responsibility of caring for and protecting God’s flock as well as being worthy of their imitation.

e) Teachers - Those who were given a special ability to explain and interpret the truth of God’s revelation.