Dwellings Podcast Titles to Giftings - w/ Alan Hirsch
Nov 15, 2023
Join missiology guru Alan Hirsch, an influential author and mission strategist, as he discusses the importance of embracing spiritual giftings over traditional titles in church leadership. He delves into the five roles outlined in Ephesians 4—apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher—arguing for their crucial interdependence. Alan critiques the Western church's tendency to marginalize certain gifts while outlining how embracing all roles can invigorate church movement. His insights extend beyond ministry, offering a fresh perspective for workplace dynamics too.
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Titles Undermine Authentic Authority
- Alan Hirsch argues titles create insecurity and power dynamics by placing authority in institutions rather than character.
- He shows New Testament usage treats roles as functions after names, not pre-fixed titles, and recommends dropping titles.
Gifts Are Given To All, Not Just Leaders
- Ephesians 4 gifts are given to all believers as ministry functions before leadership roles.
- Hirsch emphasizes these gifts are Jesus' identities given to the church to embody and extend his ministry.
Identify And Train Apostolic Giftings
- Recognize apostle as "sent one" with a frontier, missionary, and entrepreneurial function.
- Identify and develop pathways so apostles can become apostolic leaders rather than ignoring the role.
