fivefold ministry

noun

The Charismatic and Evangelical Christian belief that five offices mentioned in Ephesians 4:11, namely those of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors (or "shepherds") and teachers, remain active and valid offices in the contemporary church.

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noun
  1. ChristianityThe Charismatic and Evangelical Christian belief that five offices mentioned in Ephesians 4:11, namely those of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors (or "shepherds") and teachers, remain active and valid offices in the contemporary church.
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