God has designed each of us to be unique, with a particular role and purpose in carrying out the ministry that builds his kingdom. When we discover how God has wired us, we become more comfortable and confident in answering his call to ministry within our particular ministry role. The Pentagon helps us to remember the five basic ministry roles identified by Paul in Ephesians 4:7, 11-13 — Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher.

In the ministry of God’s kingdom, apostles, prophets and evangelist tend to be pioneers, seeking new ways and methods and areas to advance the kingdom of God. Pastors and teachers tend to be settlers, building a strong foundation and structure in which God’s kingdom can be built upon.
•      An apostle is one who is”sent out” and tends to be visionary and pioneering, always pushing into new territory, establishing new churches or ministries.
•      The prophet listens to and hears God, as they enjoy being alone with God, waiting and listening. The prophet helps the body of Christ to understand the times and what people should do.
•      The evangelists loves spending time with non-Christians, sharing the good news of Jesus readily with others. They also remind other Christians that non-Christians are still out there in the world.
•      The pastor cares for others with a tender heart. The pastor, sees needs, provides comfort and encourages others, spending most of their time with other Christians.
•       The teacher holds forth the truth of God’s Word and is excited by it. They love seeing the light-bulb going on for others, having a knack for explaining things in a way that the listener can understand.