2. Part 10: Intro to the Dynamics of APEST
The Church…
…and your part in it.
Part 10: Intro to the Dynamics of APEST

3. Outline of Ephesians 4:1-16
(The Body of Christ)
Ephesians 4:1-6
Ephesians 4:7-12
Ephesians 4:13-16
God’s Recipe for Unity in the Body of Christ
APEST
(God’s enabling us to fulfill His Vision for the Body of Christ)
God’s Vision, Desires and Dreams for the Body of Christ
Agape Love

4. 4 …you were called in one hope of your calling…
Ephesians 4: 1Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called…
4 …you were called in one hope of your calling…

5. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

6. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

7. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

8. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

9. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

10. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

11. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

12. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

13. 7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. 8For it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took prisoners into captivity; He gave gifts to people.’

14. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

15. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

16. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

17. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

18. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

19. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

20. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

21. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

22. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

23. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

24. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

25. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

26. 9But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth? 10The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

27. APEST! Jesus _______ to the _______ of ________:
A_________, P___________, E____________, P___________ (S__________) and T_________. (APEST)
gave
body
Christ
postles
rophets
vangelists
astors
hepherds
eachers

28. APEST!
Apostles are pioneers who like to “do it new”. They tend to be focused externally, think creatively, develop new approaches to outreach, and take calculated risks. They yearn to see the kingdom expanded. To them, Church is all about being SENT.

29. APEST!
Prophets are investigators who like to “do it better”. They tend to be focused on truth, draw near to the heart of God, think analytically, evaluate better and more correct ways of functioning, and question the status quo. They yearn for discernment. To them, Church is all about being HOLY.

30. APEST!
Evangelists are recruiters who like to “do it now”. They tend to be focused externally, act passionately, persuade non-believers to accept Christ and believers to share their faith, and focus on achievement. They yearn to see lives changed. To them, Church is all about being SAVED.

31. APEST!
Shepherds are care-givers who like to “do it together”. They tend to be focused internally, build relationships, disciple or integrate others into the group, and focus on involvement. They yearn for teamwork. To them, Church is all about COMMUNITY.

32. APEST!
Teachers are establishers who like to “do it right”. They tend to be focused internally, think in terms of structure, train or instruct others to integrate truth into life, and organize processes for maximum efficiency. They yearn for competency and consistency. To them, Church is all about TRUTH.

33. APEST!
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Shepherds
Teachers

34. APEST!
Jesus intends to _________ Himself through the _______ of ________ by exercising the ____________ of APEST, in ___________, as we, the saints fulfill our __________ within APEST.
express
body
Christ
functions
balance
callings

43. Take it home! So what is MY calling?
Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds, and Teachers…
…God intends for those functions and callings to be BALANCED…
So what is MY calling?