Many churches identify their "apostolic" nature through four primary practices found in Acts 2:42 [17, 23]:
Persistent and unified communication with God [11, 17]. 3. Characteristics of an Apostolic Leader APOSTOLIC
A non-denominational movement focused on restoring the "Five-Fold Ministry" (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) as legitimate current-day church offices [31, 36]. 2. Core Pillars of Apostolic Culture Many churches identify their "apostolic" nature through four
Deep, radical community and sharing of resources [2, 17]. APOSTOLIC
Many modern "Apostolic" denominations (like the United Pentecostal Church) emphasize "Apostolic Doctrine," specifically baptism in the name of Jesus (rather than the Trinity) and the gift of speaking in tongues [22, 25].
Modeling leadership after Jesus' example—leading by serving others rather than seeking authority [24].