In this episode of our Spiritual Fathering series, we delve into the reality that maturity is not merely the passage of time, but a deliberate transformation of character. We discuss how the five-fold ministry—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—exists specifically to nurture and prepare us until we move past spiritual infancy.

Together, we explore the four biblical stages of our growth:

• Nepios: We begin as infants, unable to speak or function on our own, and easily tossed about by every new teaching.
• Paidion: We progress to children in training, secure in the knowledge that our sins are forgiven but still requiring guidance.
• Teknon: We become sons and daughters with enough maturity to interact with the Word, ye ...