God gives different gifts to his people so they can serve one another. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are not patrons. God is the giver, and he has given these gifts to strengthen his community. We are the brokers of these gifts. We are to use what we have been given by God, our patron, for the purpose he intends us to use them, as his brokers. This purpose is to serve the body to build more strength and unity. As God’s brokers, we are to be clear who the patron who actually provides the gift is: God.
