Karen Smith, President of Kineo Ministry Training Center declares, “You are the steward of your own edification.” She is 100% correct. No singular spiritual leader in a church or anywhere in the kingdom can bring you into fulness of knowing God. To be a true disciple of Jesus Christ requires initiative, and part of that initiative is a pursuit of spiritual growth through knowing Him and His written Word. A high appetite for Scripture will usually result in a higher elevation of spiritual growth as a follower of Christ.
In this episode of Mavericks & Misfits, Jeff briefly explains the danger sin churches when they ignore or neglect the biblical framework of 5-Fold Ministry found in Ephesians chapter 4. He then picots to discuss the office of teacher and the high value and need for teachers to emerge in the Kingdom at this hour. How can you take ownership of your own edification? By finding teachers who prioritize the authority of the written Word of God, and the necessity of the spirit of God. At the end of this episode, Jeff invites you to take advantage of something he has recently said yes to in order to help Christians become radical about their own spiritual growth.