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Understanding Apostles and Prophets

The DNA of the New Testament Church

Whether you are exploring your calling, leading a congregation, or growing as an everyday believer, this book meets you where you are.

Author: Dr. Ron Campbell, PsyD, ThD & Ron Brackin

A clear, biblical look at two of the most misunderstood roles in the Christian faith, what Scripture says about apostles and prophets, and why they still matter for the church today.

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Healing Wounds Hidden in Plain Sight

Dr. Ron Campbell, writing with bestselling author Ron Brackin, examines what Scripture says about apostles and prophets, from the Old Testament builders of the Tabernacle to the men Jesus called and the leaders who shaped the early church.

The book presents the apostle as a spiritual architect who sets the church in order and the prophet as one who hears God and reveals His heart.

Drawing on real stories from years in ministry, it offers a clear, biblical picture of these offices and why they still matter today.

What you will discover

  • The Apostle

    A spiritual architect who sets the church in order according to God's pattern.

  • The Prophet

    One who hears God and reveals His heart with care and humility.

  • True Authority

    Marked by power and character, love, humility, and patience, not position or fame.

Scripture First

“You can study these roles, test them against the Bible, and trust what you find, without relying on titles, status, or personality.”

Dr. Ron Campbell

Dr. Ron Campbell

Author and co-author

A Trustworthy Guide Through the Heavy Terrain

Few subjects in the church stir as much confusion or debate as the restoration of apostles and prophets. This book brings clarity. Rather than relying on titles, status, or personality, Dr. Campbell points readers back to Scripture.

He writes with the honesty of someone who has served in ministry for decades, sharing both his breakthroughs and his mistakes.

If you have ever wondered whether these offices are real, who genuinely holds them, and how to tell the difference, this short, readable book offers grounded answers.

Value, Insight, and Transformation

A clear, biblical understanding of how apostles and prophets function and how to recognize the genuine ones.

Recognize True Ministry

Learn how the apostle helps build and correct the church according to God's original pattern, and how the prophet listens for God's voice and speaks it with care.

See Authority Clearly

True authority is marked by power and character: by love, humility, and patience rather than by position or fame.

Stories That Teach

Memorable accounts, including the unforgettable story of an African apostle named Moses, bring these truths to life.

God Still Works Through Faithful People

The result is not just information but a renewed sense of how God still works through ordinary, faithful people in His church.

How this book will help you

Whether you are exploring your calling, leading a congregation, or growing as an everyday believer, this book meets you where you are.

Explorers

For those exploring their calling, it offers encouragement and a clear scriptural foundation to stand on.

Encouragement and a biblical foundation for your calling.

Leaders

For pastors and church leaders, it provides a thoughtful guide to building healthy, well-ordered congregations.

Tools to build healthy, mature congregations.

Believers

For everyday believers, it deepens understanding of how the church is meant to grow in maturity and unity.

A renewed sense that God still speaks, heals, and calls.

The impact on your journey

Spiritually and emotionally, it draws readers closer to the heart of God. Practical, honest, and rooted in real experience, it equips you to discern truth, value genuine ministry, and find your place in the life of the church.

Meet Dr. Ron Campbell

Dr. Ron Campbell

Dr. Ron Campbell

PsyD, ThD · Co-authored with Ron Brackin

Dr. Ron Campbell holds doctorates in psychology and theology and has served in ministry for decades with honesty about both breakthroughs and mistakes. Coauthored with bestselling author Ron Brackin, this book points readers back to Scripture for grounded answers.

What you will take away

“You can study these roles, test them against the Bible, and trust what you find, without relying on titles, status, or personality.”

From the author

“If you have ever wondered whether these offices are real, who genuinely holds them, and how to tell the difference, this short, readable book offers grounded answers.”

Core message

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Gain biblical clarity on apostles and prophets today.

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  • Dr. Ron Campbell, PsyD, ThD
  • Clinician and veteran
  • Biblical and practical

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Excerpt: Apostles & Prophets

What Scripture Says

Dr. Campbell examines apostles and prophets from the Old Testament builders of the Tabernacle to the men Jesus called and the leaders who shaped the early church.

Two Distinct Roles

The apostle is a spiritual architect who sets the church in order. The prophet hears God and reveals His heart. True authority is marked by love, humility, and patience.

For Every Reader

Whether exploring your calling, leading a congregation, or growing as an everyday believer, this book equips you to discern truth and find your place in the church.

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