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In this lesson I have addressed in depth the characteristics of false prophets (while most of these characteristics also can be applied at other false ministries as well).

I give a Biblical background to the ministry of the prophet, starting from the Old Testament. A reflection about the differences of the OT prophet and the NT prophet based on the different covenants.

The. continuation of lesson 1, with relevant and very practical applications relating to the Biblical principles and characteristics of an apostolic ministry. I derive these examples from the many years of ministry in the planting of churches and the start and forming of a church planting network.

We look in depth to the office / ministry of the apostle described in Ephesians chapter 4 as being part of the five-fold ministry given to the Church. We look at the role of an apostle and compare the calling and functions of an apostle with the other offices (prophet, evangelist, teacher and pastor/shepherd). I give arguments against those who believe that these five offices were not needed anymore after the Early Church.

In this lesson we have an introduction to the concept of the five fold ministry as found in Ephesians 4: 11 - 15 where the ministry offices of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, teacher and pastor are addressed. In the following lessons we will address the five mentioned separately in depth.

In this lesson we continue to address different aspects of evangelism and the Oikos principle. Sharing our need for being "lovers of strangers" and a welcoming community for all.

In this lecture I address the process of evangelism, receptivity and a strategic approach based on the Oikos (household) principle in Bible. We explore the different dimensions of ministry: presence, prayer, practice and proclamation as we seek the welfare of the city where God carried us (led us).

Based on Mark 14 where Jesus tells his disciples that all will fall away, I address the subject of bouncing back as we see how Jesus responds to his disciples as they have actually fallen away, as they betrayed, renounced and left Him. He waits for them at the other side of betrayal and restores them.

All of us fail, all of us miss out on given opportunities, all of us sin or carry consequences of sin initiated by ourselves or others. How do we deal with those and how do we bounce back. Besides personal experiences, we walk along with Joseph through his life in the Bible and learn from the way he bounced back.

I address some examples of burnout from the Bible and we will look at what Jesus did when under pressure.