In the pages of this book, Alan Hirsch takes us on a really deep dive into the fivefold (APEST) typology of ministry as articulated in Ephesians 4:1-16, but he takes us to a depth and scope that few (if any) have ventured before. By laying out the most comprehensive model of APEST to date–one that incorporates deep theology as well as innovative practice–Hirsch once again demonstrates an almost uncanny capacity to change not only the nature of the conversation itself, but also the scorecard on how we understand calling, church, leadership, and organization.
Table des matières
Preface: In Praise of Soft Eyes
Introduction: Briefing for the Journey
SECTION 1: MAPPING THE GENOME OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
1 Retro Future: Biblical Foundations for a 5Q Future
2 5Q: The Primordial Form
3 The Traces of God: A Prehistory of (the Fivefold) Archetypes
4 Scenius: The Roots and Shoots of Fivefold Culture
5 The Hero’s Journey: The Movement that Jesus Started
6 Embodiment: The Fivefold Modes of Jesus’ Presence in the Church
SECTION 2: LIVING THE IDENTITIES
7 Eph4Us: The Fivefold Functionality of the Church
8 Marking the Body
9 Tools for the Trade
10 To Get From Here to There
Conclusion
Appendix 1: The Cessation of Cessationism
Appendix 2: A Game of Thrones? Charismatic or Missional Approaches?
Appendix 3: The Exiling of the APEs
Appendix 4: A Threefold or Fivefold Pattern
Notes
A propos de l’auteur
ALAN HIRSCH is the founder of 100 Movements, Forge Mission Training Network, and Future Travelers, and 5QCollective. All these organizations focus on pioneering leadership development and training and consulting in on the church as missional movement. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Alan is widely considered to be a thought-leader in his field and has worked with churches and organization across the world, but mainly in North America, Europe, and Australia.
His experience includes leading a local church movement among the marginalized, developing training systems for innovative missional leadership, and heading up the mission and revitalization work of his denomination. Alan is co-founder of the M.A. in Missional Church Movements at Wheaton College (Illinois). He is also adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary, George Fox Seminary, Asbury Seminary, among others, and he lectures frequently throughout Australia, Europe, and the United States. He is series editor for IVP’s Forge line, Baker Books’ Shapevine series.