The apostolic ministry is a holy grace of such exception, of such high order, that when Christians run with it in the flesh it is personally offensive to the Son of God, who alone appoints apostles. It should be held in reverent fear for what it is: holy ground. John Alley

Apostles, then, have a leading role to play. Confronting evil in government, seeking godly outcomes, or destroying the power of a malicious party or ruling tyrant, are all things made possible to those who have a standing before God and to whom He has given authority in the spirit realm. John Alley

Certainly, when I am asked to pray for someone who has special needs, I do not want anyone else to lay hands on them during the prayer. For this kind of prayer is not a corporate one; it is an apostolic prayer. Specifically, the impartation that takes place is based on the special grace given to an apostle. For that, in the Spirit, I myself must obtain the blessing and impart the gift. John Alley

It’s amazing how often a miraculous outcome is so readily obtained when someone with a serious problem comes asking for help. Their faith is in Christ, they’ve sought the Lord, but they respect apostolic authority and feel the need for special prayer. And so often, power flows and brings about a solution to the problem. John Alley

Apostles see from the heart, have grace to approach difficult circumstances, and come with fathering authority. This authority is real, just as Christ’s authority is real. For it is indeed Christ. John Alley

God always has appointed leaders for His people. With leadership comes a deep sense of responsibility for outcomes and for people. It’s an in-built, God-given capacity. Leaders care, and they act. John Alley

The exercise of apostolic authority is neither controlling nor legalistic. Apostles do not seek to own the property, control the funds, or even impose upon a local work what the vision for the work ought to be. An apostle does not need to own anything but the doctrine of Christ and the love of the believers. John Alley

The great, protracted battle currently being waged in the spirit realm, unseen and unfelt by many, is in fact over apostolic authority. What needs to be understood about spiritual warfare is that a battle in the spirit realm involves not only a fight with demonic powers, it is simultaneously a struggle that takes place in the lives of leaders and believers. John Alley

City eldership is not only a significantly different concept to local congregational leadership, it is also radically different and far superior to denominational leadership structures, is properly suited to the need, and as well, it matches the spirit and letter of the biblical position. John Alley