In Bible times, apostolos was a word used by the Greeks and Romans to describe special military envoys who were handpicked, given all power and authority, and charged to subdue, conquer, train and establish their kingdom in new territories.

Today we translate this word as apostle. And today we are still being called, like the first-century apostles, to subdue and conquer the enemy. To instruct, train and establish the Kingdom in people’s hearts. But if we are to see the Church fulfill her mission – advancing the Kingdom – we need to understand her apostolic dimension.

With clarity and insight, bestselling author John Eckhardt clarifies the gift and functions of apostolic ministry. He shows how to discern the difference between the office of apostle and the gifting and calling of every believer – including you. And he reveals how you can restore this vital identity to yourself and to the Church.

War for the souls of humankind is being waged. You have been handpicked to fight back, to expand the Kingdom, to move in the apostolic. Here is everything you need to be victorious.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by C. Peter Wagner

Introduction: A Time to Review

Chapter 1: The Apostolic Commission: Mission Impossible?

Chapter 2: The Restoration of Apostolic Ministry

Chapter 3: Anointings and Commissions

Chapter 4: Pioneering: Back to the Basics

Chapter 5: Warfare

Chapter 6: Apostolic Reformation

Chapter 7: The Apostolic Seal

Chapter 8: The Apostolic Church

Chapter 9: Apostolic Authority

Chapter 10: A Blueprint for Apostolic Living

Appendix: Apostolic Spirit – A Sending Spirit

Notes

Endorsements:

John Eckhardt has provided us an excellent comprehensive study on true apostolic ministry – what it is and what it is not. This book is a solid foundation, which will be helpful to all people who desire to embrace the restoration of apostolic ministry to the local church. I, too, agree with John when he states that the restoration of the apostolic to the Church is a key factor in accomplishing the Great Commission – a mission we all want to see fulfilled.

John P. Kelly, founder, John P. Kelly Ministries

Apostle John Eckhardt succinctly and accurately captures the key ingredient to twenty-first century Kingdom dominion – namely the restoration of the authority and power of apostolic commission upon the life of every believer.

Bishop Harold Calvin Ray, founder and senior pastor, Redemptive Life Fellowship, West Palm Beach, Florida

About the Author:

John Eckhardt is overseer of Crusaders Church Chicago. Gifted with a strong apostolic call, he is an in-demand international speaker, has ministered in more than 80 nations and authored more than 35 books. He and his wife, Wanda, have five children and reside in the Chicago area.