The ministry of the Apostle is the linchpin ministry of the Church, and without it the church cannot become what it is called to be. With its remarkable growth and impact, it is understandable that “apostolic movements” and claims of apostleship are also becoming some of the greatest controversies of our time. Though this book is not an attempt to answer all of the questions arising from the issue, it does address some of the most important ones, such as:
What is an Apostle? Are there Apostles today? What is their function? What authority do they have? How do we recognize false apostles? What will the apostolic Church look like?

This is one of Rick's most recent books and some have called it the most important book he has written since "The Final Quest".