The Ministry Gifts: Fifteen Lessons

by Kenneth E. Hagin

This informative, in-depth study guide discusses the biblical characteristics of the ministry gifts - apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher - and their roles in the Body of Christ.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Rev. Kenneth Erwin Hagin, known as the “father of the modern faith movement,” served in Christian ministry for nearly 70 years.

In 1968, Rev. Hagin published the first issues of The Word of Faith magazine, which now has a monthly circulation of more than 300,000. The publishing outreach he founded, Faith Library Publications, has circulated worldwide more than 65 million copies of books by Rev. Hagin, Rev. Kenneth W. Hagin, and several other authors. Faith Library Publications also has produced more than 9 million audio teaching CDs.

Reviews

[Dianelys · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The ultimate aim of all ministry is not for self glory or to magnify the human in any way. It is entirely to edify and mature the Body of Christ. It takes all these ministries functioning together to edify — build up — the Body of Christ.”

[Joe Kitchen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I definitely do not encourage people to get their information for ministry gifts from Hagin. He claims that there are 5 main ministry gifts-the "fivefold" ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11. He seems to view these at a higher level than all other gifts. Hagin uses the KJV to teach there are 3 purposes to these gifts: 1) for the perfecting of the saints; 2) for the work of ministry; and 3) for the edifying of the body of Christ. This means these ministers do all these. The Greek and modern translations read that these ministers or leaders equip the saints for the work of ministry to build up the body. Big difference: the saints do the work. The lesson on pastors is full of errors, especially calling elder leadership unbiblical. Hagin seems to eisegete the text. He should have invested more time in Greek studies and reading commentaries. He seems to elevate his personal "visions" and experiences over Biblical Truth. He should be marked and avoided.

[Marilyn Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Knowledge filled with understanding.

Recommended for anyone who desires a clear understanding of the ministry gifts in reference to the Five-fold Ministry. I consider this book a terrific reference tool. It is also easy to read.

[Funke Adegunle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understanding spiritual gifts

An enlightening read. Profitable to understand the importance of discernment. It teaches the usefulness of listening to the Holy Spirit

[MICHELLE J ARRINDELL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful Resource