What's so important about pastors? Does every Christian really need a pastor? How does this office fit in the five-fold ministry? Dr. David K. Bernard answers this question in this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century.

Welcome to Apostolic Life in the 21st century, a podcast dedicated to helping modern day

believers live out the teachings of the first century church. This podcast is part of the teaching

ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard. Dr. Bernard is dedicated his life to studying the Bible and

helping believers apply its message to their daily

lives. In apostolic life in the 21st century, Dr. Bernard answers your questions about what the

Bible teaches and how those teachings apply to everyday life. Thank you for joining us for this

episode. Hello, podcast listeners. This is Dr. David K. Bernard.

As General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International,

I want to invite you to join me September 19 through 22nd in Indianapolis, Indiana,

for our annual General Conference.

General Conference is an opportunity to experience firsthand what God is doing

across North America and around the world through the ministry of the United Pentecostal Church

International. Last year's general conference in Orlando, Florida was one of the best in recent

memory. We're expecting God to do great things again at this year's General Conference.

You can visit UPCigC.com and subscribe to email updates to learn more about what's happening at this year's general conference.

I look forward to seeing you later this year in Indianapolis.

God bless.

Most of us who've attended an Apostolic Pentecostal church for any length of time have heard

the statement, everyone needs a pastor. However, I will admit I was a pastor until coming here,

but that exact statement is not found in the Bible. I have to admit that. In Ephesians 411,

Paul references five ministry offices, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.

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