Constructive Roles Of Prophetic Ministry

By Susan Sanders


For any congregation to grow to the required levels of faith, different gifts are put to use. God uses various people to perform various tasks for the general edification of the body of Christ. Every church member may have a role to play differently from each other. In discussion are constructive roles of prophetic ministry that will define much more on the effect of the department in church.

It offers assistance to counter challenge. In normal activities, the church is faced with various challenges that require wisdom from God to win them. This office offers the relevant perspectives that will help solve any confrontations or animosity that has set in. It is these ministries that will provide resources to help the congregation get over conflicts and any other challenging issues.

They define the vision for the members of a church. This is very crucial since it offers insights on what God wants them to do and the direction to head. Through prayer, prophets can release anointing needed to keep the brethren going forward. They carry the members along with them towards the fulfillment of the purpose of God. Usually, they can interpret visions.

They deliver the exact will of God. At times, the church is poisoned by wrong teaching lead by a human mind. They come into play to rebuke this thinking and teaching. They preach against traditional perspectives of men and other customs that may influence the church against the truth of scriptures. They discourage bad habits that are defiling them and making them go away from the truth.

They encourage and inspire brethren. Sometimes things become difficult, and the congregation is in a state of giving up. This office stands out to stir up action among them to make them work out their faith. This step brings life to the congregation. It offers a powerful influence that keeps the entire congregation on toes towards their goals. They keep a church in progress through divine inspiration.

Another role is the revival. New revelation stirs up new things in the lives of brethren. God uses them to deliver solutions to things that are seemingly out of control. Sometimes serious hardships set and the congregation is demoralized. Trails create a state of uncertainty and tribulations kill them spiritually. The prophets will be used by God to bring healing to the land and church.

Interpret dreams and offering direction is another major role in this office. They can meet this through preaching and be teaching the congregation the will of God. Prophecy gives life a purpose and direction. The general understanding is perfected by the activities of prophets in a church. They lead the nations and church into the next phase of life through prayer and preaching.

They work for the unity of respective church. In case there are divisions in a church, they will come in and foster unity. Unity in spirit is paramount for any faith-based organization to keep moving forward and minister to people as God wants. It is thus a critical role that will heal many. They organize worship in church and ensure there is soberness in the conduct of services.




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