APEST: Rated “E” for Everyone Part 4

A look at how APEST is given to each one of us in the body of Christ.

The Backstory: Giants, Demons, Spiritual Warfare, and APEST

Ever wonder why Paul introduces APEST by quoting a victory Psalm that describes Israel’s battle against a giant named King Og – known as an infamous gatekeeper to the realm of the dead? Ephesians 4:8-10 is one of the most cryptic verses in all of Paul’s writings. But if we read closely, we’ll discover that

APEST: Rated “E” for Everyone Part 3

In this post we look at the universal language that Paul uses to describe the giving of APEST to the entire body of Christ.

APEST: Rated “E” for Everyone Part 2

APEST: Rated “E” for Everyone Part 2 In this post we explore the phrase” grace has been given” and how this points to the universal presence of the APEST giftings in each member of the body of Christ.

Where is APEST in the book of Acts?

A question I often get asked in our coaching groups is: where do we see APEST functioning in the book of Acts? The “question behind the question” often goes something like this: what you’re saying about APEST sounds good, but if it’s that important, shouldn’t we see it being worked out in other parts of

APEST: Rated “E” for Everyone Part 1

In this post we look at one of the many reasons why APEST is given to every person in the church.

APEST: The Only Gifts Given by Christ

In this post we look at the significance of APEST being the only gifts given by Christ, and how that can shape the way we understand the nature of these five giftings.

APEST vs Spiritual Gifts – What’s the difference?

In this post we explore what makes APEST different from the other gifts, and why it matters. 

What is APEST?

In this post we look at shorthand definitions of APEST and provide summary descriptions of each gift.

APEST Core Competencies

In this post we are going to look at APEST as a system, and the core competencies that allow the parts of that system to work together in a healthy way. APEST as System This is probably the most simple definition of a system you are going to find: A system is a group of