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Personal Calling

© Mike Breen www.weare3dm.com

Pastor Evangelist

Teacher Prophet

Apostle


Ephesians 4: 7 - 8

But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. That is why it says:

“When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.”


Ephesians 4: 9 - 10

(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)


Ephesians 4:11- 13 It was he who gave some to be apostles,

some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.


Pastor Evangelist

Teacher Prophet

Apostle

Teacher


Jesus the Teacher

Often called “Rabbi” or “Teacher”

The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5 – 7

Luke 4:32“They were amazed at his teaching,

because his message had authority.”


Jesus the Teacher

One who grasps Truth, is excited by it and who holds it out for others to receive. The teacher provokes others to explore truth.


Jesus the Teacher

Enjoys:• reading and studying the Bible• helping others understand the truth


Jesus the Teacher

Words that describe a teacher:• Trains, coaches, instructs, changes and

enlightens

The Teacher in everyday life:• Lecturer, trainer, coach, demonstrator..

teacher!


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Pastor


The good and great shepherd of the sheep

John 10: 11

“I am the good shepherd”

1 Peter 5: 4

“And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.”


Jesus the Pastor

Jesus the Pastor

One who shepherds the people, cares for others with a tender heart, sees needs. They confront as well as encourage. Pastors long to see Christians grow to their full potential.

They can easily empathize with others and stimulate them to care.


Jesus the Pastor

Enjoys:• seeing others grow• one – to – one conversation• showing hospitality • can get burdened by other’s problems


Jesus the Pastor

Words that describe a pastor:• Caring, sensitive, loving, confronting,

supporting

The Pastor in everyday life:• counselor, parent, social worker, nurses,

life coach


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Apostle

Evangelist


Jesus the Evangelist

The Samaritan woman and Nicodemus in John 3 & 4



Evangelist means “bearer of Good News”

One who brings good news and shares the message readily. Evangelists seek out and love spending time with non Christians. They know the gospel and make it relevant to non Christians. They provoke other Christians in their witness and give them boldness.



Enjoys:• building relationships beyond the church • sharing their point of view• encouraging others to witness



Words that describe an evangelist:• Enthusiastic, people gatherer, persuading

The evangelist in everyday life:• Salesman, enthusiastic story teller,

journalist


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Prophet


Jesus the Prophet

Jesus is prophetic in his pronouncements in Matthew 24 & 25, and in his actions in Matthew 21 : 12 & 19.

He prophesies his own future in

Matthew 17: 12


Jesus the Prophet

One who hears and listens to God, foretelling and telling forth revelation from God

They understand the time and what people should do. They provoke others to encounter with God and listen to him


Jesus the Prophet

Prophets enjoy: • being alone with God, • waiting on God• listening to God


Jesus the Prophet

Words that describe a prophet:• Waiting, retreating, seeking God’s heart

The prophet in everyday life:• Visionaries, futurists, people who speak

out their perceptions, often the creative types


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Jesus the ApostleJesus is the sent one from God

John 3:17

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world…”

Hebrews 3:1

“…fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.”


Jesus the Apostle

“Apostle” comes from the Greek work “apostolos” meaning “one who is sent out”

The apostle is visionary and pioneering. They might plant or establish new churches. They provoke others to seek vision and start new things


Jesus the Apostle

The apostle enjoys:• dreaming dreams and making them

happen• strategizing


Jesus the Apostle

Words that describe an apostle:• Imagines, strengthens, initiates, excites,

envisions others

The apostle in everyday life:• Entrepreneurs, explorers, business

minded people like Bill Gates


Pastor Evangelist

Teacher Prophet

Apostle

Pastor Evangelist

Teacher Prophet

Apostle


Pastor

Apostle

Evangelist Pastor

Teacher


Ephesians 4:11- 12

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..


Ephesians 4 : 13

…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.


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