The New Testament describes various ministries that the Holy Spirit can give to those he sees fit. In general, all Christians share a common mission, but some are called by God to perform a specific task and are equipped with the necessary gifts of the Holy Spirit. The purpose of these ministries is to serve the church and spread the …
Eph 4:11-16 – The Five Ministries
Eph 4:11 In 1 Corinthians 12:4, Paul writes that “there are different kinds of grace”. So there is a great variety in how the Spirit equips us with spiritual gifts and spiritual services. As with all spiritual gifts, all Christians can be used by God in all gifts in general, while God also wants to use some people more specifically. …