Are Prophets and Apostles Really for Today? | Paul Kidd

In an hour marked by confusion, cultural shaking, and spiritual hunger, one of the most urgent questions facing the Church is this: Are prophets and apostles still meant to function in the body of Christ today?

For many, the terms apostle and prophet feel distant — tied to the early Church or misused in modern expressions. Others have seen these roles distorted by self-promotion or misunderstood through the lens of hierarchy. But what if the absence of these foundational gifts has left the Church in America vulnerable, incomplete, and out of order?

This message confronts the misconceptions and tensions surrounding apostolic and prophetic ministry in our generation. It draws from the New Testament blueprint and highlights the progression of church reform — from Luther’s call to faith, to the outpourings of the Spirit, to the rediscovery of the gifts — leading us to this current moment where God is once again restoring His house.