We need to have a constant flow of apostolicity to perpetuate the faith and continually verify the claims of the risen Christ, from one generation to the next. Joseph Mattera

The men and women apostles in the history of the Church were able to leave an indelible mark in society, bringing reformation to various institutions. Joseph Mattera

True apostolic leaders nurture sons in the faith. The counterfeits produce orphans. Joseph Mattera

True apostolic leaders base their teaching on the Scriptures. Counterfeits either wrest the Scriptures exegetically or base their teaching on subjective experience. Joseph Mattera

True apostolic leaders base their teaching on the Scriptures. Counterfeits either wrest the Scriptures exegetically or base their teaching on subjective experience. Joseph Mattera

True apostolic leaders uplift Pastors and churches. The counterfeits usurp the authority of pastors and their churches. Joseph Mattera

The profile of the apostolic leaders in the Bible does not make it personality driven but part of the organic church that serves as the visible body of the invisible Christ. Joseph Mattera

By nature, apostolic leaders are visionary leaders called into territories not yet reached for Christ; they are used by God in the areas of church planting, networking leaders, creating coalitions and equipping the saints to serve Christ in the workplace, not just the church place. Joseph Mattera

Although those in the so-called NAR teach that the church should transition from a “pastoral paradigm” to an “apostolic paradigm”, it does not mean that the pastoral role has to be eradicated or overthrown. By nature, pastors are called to maintain, protect, and care for the flock, which may have initially been founded by the apostolic ministry. Hence, while the apostolic leader usually doesn’t stay focused on one local congregation but exerts extra local influence in some capacity (after the local church is established), pastors are appointed to focus on the well-being of the local church. Joseph Mattera