Apostolic-Prophetic movement

US-based Christian movement The Apostolic-Prophetic movement (AP movement) is a US-based Christian movement founded in the early 2000s, primarily consisting of non-denominational alliances of independent churches and ministries. The AP movement is rooted in the Charismatic movement, and is active in the Charismatic, Pentecostal, Third-Wave and prophetic groups. The movement believes in restoring elements of what it calls the five-fold ministry, based on Ephesians 4:11-13. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are considered legitimate offices of the church and are seen as prayer warriors, responsible for ushering in the return of Jesus and the Kingdom of God through prayer. History Around the time of the Second Great Awakening, leaders like Joseph Smith introduced the concept of the restoration of living prophets and apostles to guide religious movements in the US. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in particular grew substantially over the next century, and its members recognized many prophets and apostles over that time. Much later,[specify] the modern movement quickly spread among evangelicals through the use of early mass-marketing techniques by me