The apostolic paradigm will shift the focus from gathering crowds on Sunday to developing disciples who will manifest the reign of Christ from Monday to Saturday! Joseph Mattera

Consequently, the glue that held the church together, the apostolic governmental function of bishops and patriarchs, was now discarded in Protestantism. This resulted in mass fragmentation, which eventuated in millions of independent churches and over thirty thousand denominations. Joseph Mattera

The truth is that if the Church is going to replicate the amazing Jesus Movement of the first few centuries of church history, it has to go from a “pastoral” model of church to an “apostolic” model of leadership. Joseph Mattera

Such apostolic movements, being witnessed in those nations, represent the fastest growing segment of global Christianity. Furthermore, as a result of this, we are seeing that even Evangelical leaders and movements are embracing five-fold ministry language to describe the current church leadership. Joseph Mattera

As a foundational ministry, the apostle serves together with the prophet to lay the foundation for the entire temple of God, while receiving alignment and positioning from the cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Joseph Mattera

I believe the way of Christ and His apostles is an informal disciple making methodology resulting in a missional church movement that advances the Kingdom of God through Gospel permeation in cities in every culture and context. Joseph Mattera

Our privilege in life is to serve with the heart of a king and rule with the heart of a servant. Bill Johnson et al

Jesus is received and celebrated by a perfect Father who is always good. Every true believer is equally received and celebrated because we are in Christ. Bill Johnson et al

He will not be controlled by anyone. If you view God as your servant, He will continually frustrate you. But if you are His servant, you will constantly be in awe. It’s all about perspective. Bill Johnson et al