Presently, the fastest growth of Christianity globally is Charismatic, Independent, Christian networks led by apostolic and prophetic type visionaries who desire to mimic first century New Testament Christianity. Joseph Mattera

The emphasis went from God’s involvement in history through the church to merely using earth as a place for individuals to secure rewards for the next life in heaven. Joseph Mattera

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