Apostolic Governance

Apostolic Stewardship Over the Church

Contact details: eric@second8thweek.com

Apostolic Governance is a very hot topic in the church today. Millions of people around the world are searching the internet on the subject of apostolic authority. Why are do many Christians looking for apostles today, aksing, "Does God still use living apostles today?

Apostolic Governance begins with Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that spiritual government is Jesus’ responsibility, it is the seat of His authority, which is issued by His grace, which He gives as gifts to His church: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). And, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ” (Eph.4:7).

It is the grace that qualifies one for the calling and the grace that is from above cannot be owned by logic, emulated by the flesh, ruled by passion, or fabricated by the imagination. The grace of the throne cannot be driven by aspiration and does not bend the knee to one’s principle The care of the church is not evidenced by carnal tokens, but by the spiritual tokens of Christ for He is the Chief Steward of His own house as the Bible says, “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus” (Heb.3:1).

We see that in all 4 gospels, the book of Acts, and the epistles how Jesus prepared apostles to take responsibility for the church after He ascended back into heaven. So then, Apostolic Governance is through Jesus first and then through His apostles. This is why Paul taught that apostles were first in the church, “And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, and thirdly teachers” (1Cor.12:28).

The Bible also tells us that it is through living apostles that Jesus provides Himself as a spiritual covering for all who believe in Him. Are you without the spiritual covering of our Lord Jesus Christ? Does your faith fall short of His glory? Are you confused and your spiritual growth stunted? Then we invite you to come into covenant with God by the stewardship of this ministry.

We invite you to read the articles by Apostle Eric listed to the right. These will help you to understand what God wants apostles do today, apostolic authority, and apostolic ministry. God desires the church to learn the connection between stewardship and the priesthood, the difference between true stewards and false stewards, how the offices of God’s government work together for the glory of God and the good of the body, God’s interdiction for today’s apostles, their voice of reformation, why the church needs government, and Jesus’ covering through Apostolic Governance.

Introducing the Apostles and Elders of the Second 8th Week

Chief Apostle, Eric vonAnderseck

The Bible says that we are to know those who are confirmed into the government of God and labor in the Word. Paul wrote, “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you” (1Thes.5:12).

In these last days there will be many claiming apostolic stewardship that do not possess the calling nor the grace to function in that office. Not all who claim Christ are of Christ and not all who teach truth carry the bread of Christ in the garments of righteousness.

As chief steward over the house of the Lord Apostle Eric has confirmed into their calling these apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers and they are acknowledged as faithful stewards of God’s grace. As the Second 8th Week unfolds God will surely add to this number. We ask for your prayer support for these men and women of God that the grace of God would have free course through them and the name of the Lord glorified by their ministry.

Chief Teacher, Maria vonAnderseck

Maria is called of God into the office of Teacher and she was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric in 1978. She received this charge from the Lord in 1990 “My sons and daughters shall come from afar for enlightenment of truth in Jesus Christ and you shall instruct them with the instrument of peace in your mouth, and all shall wonder at the gracious words of truth and will no longer wander in darkness.”

Chief Teacher Maria exhorts the church: "God is opening the door of wisdom, knowledge, and revelation to the church for her cleansing. The voice that is heard by the righteous is that voice of grace that carries with it the bond of unity, the strength of faith, the reproof of truth, and the virtue of His praise.” We invite you to read about The Great Transition or read Chief Teacher Maria’s Spiritual Vitae.

Apostle John Welty

John is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric August 7, 2004. The Lord’s charge to Apostle John through a dream, “I saw storm clouds had formed a very large disk and realized that this was the face of an enormous clock. I realized that it was my responsibility to [bring people] back into covenant with God before it was too late. They had been granted a limited opportunity to repent.”

Apostle John exhorts the church: “The entrance of His grace sharpens our focus upon Christ and increases our comprehension of the mystery of Christ. We can pray without ceasing and will not experience our faith growing weary or our hope growing dim.” We invite you to use to read more Teaching by Apostle John or read Apostle John's Spiritual Vitae.

Apostle and Bishop Cobus Wolmarans

Cobus is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric August 7, 2004. The Lord revealed His will to Apostle Cobus: I saw in a vision how Jesus took the five loafs of bread, break it and gave it to His disciples to distribute to the people. The Spirit of grace revealed to me that the office of the apostle will distribute the bread of life to the multitudes.

Apostle Cobus exhorts the church: “The only way that true change can be experienced in the soul is when we are daily crucified with Christ and daily resurrected with Him. That occurs when we daily live by the faith of Jesus Christ. When we live by the faith of Jesus Christ we will be governed by the grace of God which brings temperance, patience, longsuffering, peace, joy, kindness, meekness.” We invite you to use to read more Teaching by Apostle Cobus or read Apostle Cobus' Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Apostle Nena K

Nena is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric August 7, 2004. A word from Apostle Nena: "A holy convocation in the North" as the Bible says, “Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits” (S.S.4:16).

Apostle Nena exhorts the church: Each of the tools of Christ contain his power and work together to enlighten, cleanse,circumcise and establish the work of Christ in the soul. What iniquity left behind cannot be 'repented of' but must be purged by those things that are sanctified by his blood and given to the saints for their cleansing, purging, and healing. We invite you to read more Teaching by Apostle Nena or read Apostle Nena's Spiritual Vitae

Apostle Bert Neethling

Bert is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric August 8, 2004. Apostle Bert shares the revelation of the Lord: “Jesus told me that he has called me and that he will anoint me and that He would be my right hand and that through me He would lead His people back to His truth. As the Lord has said: 'l restore [to the church] the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm.' Joel 2:25”

Apostle Bert exhorts the church: God designed the soul for increase and the soul only finds completion when it increases in Christ. We increase in Christ through our participation with grace and truth as we touch Him with the things which God has sanctified for our faith. We invite you to read more Teaching by Apostle Bert or read Apostle Berts' Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Apostle George Kleimola

George is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric August 11, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Apostle George: “The Lord gave me a dream in which I was building an ark in a stadium. The ark is Christ. Apostles are to build the foundation of truth within the hearts of all believers so they can enter into the ark of Christ for their salvation.”

Apostle George exhorts the church: “With tools one can fix or build almost anything. Which reminds me of Christ and the tools He gave us, tools to build His kingdom. But having tools isn’t enough. One needs to know how to use them to get the desired result. This takes knowledge, skill, and desire to pick up Christ’s tools and use them.” We invite you to use to read more Apostle George Shares or read Apostle George's Spiritual Vitae.

Apostle Oscar Visda

Oscar is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on April 30, 2006. The revelation of the Lord through Apostle Oscar: “In this dream Jesus commanded me to pour out His word. I only heard a voice, but I know my Master and Savior. He commanded me to gather the word of God and put it in a bottle, after gathering I found my self suspended in the air floating as I start to move I hear Jesus now telling me now to open the bottle and pour out the word. I saw how it was poured out to the people.”

Apostle Oscar exhorts the church: “Those who rule according to the world standard are rule by Satan wiles but those who rule according to Christ standard in faith are subject to grace where we are called children of peace, mercy and. . .” We invite you to read Teaching by Apostle Oscar or read Apostle Oscar's Spiritual Vitae.

Apostle David vonAnderseck

David is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on April 30, 2006. The word of the Lord to Apostle David: “I was 10 years old, asleep in my room. I saw Jesus walking towards the foot of my bed. He was in the form of a man and very bright. He told me, “I am Jesus. I need you to teach my people what they are doing wrong when you get older."

Apostle David exhorts the church: “The integrity of the righteous is the integrity of Christ. By that God reveals how everything concerning our faith is sealed in Jesus Christ and carried by the Spirit and how Jesus qualifies us for the grace of God. Nothing can be taken from Christ nor added to Him, and no contradiction can stand before Him.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Apostle David or read Apostle David's Spiritual Vitae.

Apostle Dianne Swarthout

Dianne is called of God into the office of Apostle and was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric on Oct 16, 2006. Apostle Dianne shares the revelation of the Lord: “I am sweeping the earth with grace; cleansing the nations with my truth. All who hear and receive (heed) shall be healed by the oil of my Spirit. I am pouring out my Spirit, and like a tidal wave, I will wash away iniquity from the souls of many. . .”

Apostle Dianne exhorts the church: “The promises of Christ are joined to us as we are joined to Christ by faith. Therefore, is life freely given to those who remain joined to the vine, but withheld from those who withhold life; For life is by substance, and substance by the stewardship of God through His government, truth, and Spirit.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Apostle Dianne or read Apostle Dianne's Spiritual Vitae

Prophet Leonie Odendaal

Leonie is called of God into the office of Prophet and was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric on August 11, 2004. Prophet Leonie shares the revelation of the Lord: “I had a detailed dream and vision concerning building projects. I saw many structures, different designs all reflecting mans aspirations and boast. I heard God speak these words to me “See that you build only according to My blueprint and plan; Christ is the pattern and foundation of the new Tabernacle in the Spirit.”

Prophet Leonie exhorts the church: “Through each growth cycle we are gaining the testimony of Christ; we are gaining the experience of the power of grace, so that we can say with full assurance that the grace of God is sufficient to initiate fruitfulness; to sustain us in the process, and to bring it to completion.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Prophet Leonie or read Prophet Leonie's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Prophet Joshua DeRuiter

Joshua is called of God into the office of Prophet and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric Nov 24, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Prophet Joshua: I had a dream where huge waves engulfed the statue of liberty. She was covered in water up to the neck. God spoke twice as I was watching His judgment on several cities: ‘This is the beginning of sorrows.’ I woke with a great inspiration of Grace and the power of God.”

Prophet Joshua exhorts the church: "The Lord said to me, 'From the shadows of preparation to the open declaration of His Brightness.' The Lord is preparing us to steward the grace of God to the multitudes starving for His Truth and love. The church will increase by the Spirit of the Lord for an abundance of living waters shall flow from heaven through willing vessels of His choosing. We invite you to read more Teaching by Prophet Joshua or read Prophet Joshua's Spiritual Vitae

Prophet Jacky Vaaltuyn

Jacky is called of God into the office of Prophet and was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric on April 22, 2007. The revelation of the Lord to Prophet Jacky, ““God is severing the wheat from the tares.” The message came as a whisper and I reflected on how the voice of the Lord comes as a whisper, but is filled with His power.”

Prophet Jacky exhorts the church: “God’s living apostles and prophets are bringing the church back to this experience of life in Christ where Christians are again hearing the voice of God’s grace and are swift to discern it and keep it unadulterated from the many other voices that do not carry His divine seal of faith to the soul. It is the Spirit that reciprocates and empowers your faith. . .” We invite you to read more Teaching by Prophet Jacky or read Prophet Jacky's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Prophet Casey Ringer

Casey is called of God into the office of Prophet and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on April 30, 2006. The revelation of the Lord to Prophet Casey: “I remember preaching and teaching in this dream answering questions about faith, covenant and how important it was to yield to the grace of God. I cautioned the people not to divert their attention towards the fleshly gospel and to keep their minds focused on Christ.”

Prophet Casey exhorts the church: “It is not he that begins strong, but he that finishes strong, for even he that begins strong must finish strong. There is a lot of things you can draw from this exhortation, but the overall thought is consistency. Whether we are a student in the faith or a father in the faith, we must run the race until it is over, which requires diligence and focus.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Prophet Casey or read Prophet Casey's Spiritual Vitae.

Evangelist Connie van Wyk

Connie is called of God into the office of Evangelist and was confirmed into her calling by Apostle Eric on October 31, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Evangelist Connie: “I dreamt I was standing in a pool of mud-like substance. I sensed the Lord was with me to help me. In this pool were many people standing emotionless with closed eyes. I knew they were alive although they seemed to be dead. I knew that they would die if I did not help them.”

Evangelist Connie exhorts the church: "The latter rain is the grace of God which He is pouring out upon all mankind in the last days to prepare the ground for the good seed of Truth to fall and prosper and heal the land and draw all people into Covenant with Him. . .” We invite you to read more Teaching by Evangelist Connie or read Evangelist Connie's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Pastor Rita Wolmarans

Rita is called of God into the office of Pastor and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on August 8, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Pastor Rita: “In a dream I saw all the mature saints in the front line of a battle, how they formed a shield or wall of protection for those who followed. I assisted those who followed, equipping and strengthening them to also take their place in the mighty wall of faith once they reach maturity.”

Pastor Rita exhorts the church: “The need for regeneration, which will allow us entrance into eternity by the work of the Holy Spirit in the souls of the righteous, far exceeds all man’s physical needs and carnal pleasures, that which is all called vanity, as they fade away like every second in a day, each need creating another.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Pastor Rita or read Pastor Rita's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Teacher Melissa Welty

Melissa is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on August 7, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Teacher Melissa: “I had a dream of the word of God in power. When putting pen to paper to write, there would be a small explosion as if dynamite was being detonated.”

Teacher Melissa exhorts the church: “The priests of the first covenant and temple were to wear linen robes so they wouldn’t sweat. We priests of the second covenant wear the robes of Christ’s righteousness laboring with the grace of God. This depicts reliance on grace alone to enter our rest. The rest of Christ that grace may continually abound toward us.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Melissa or visit Teacher Melissa's Spiritual Vitae.

Teacher Sandra Wolmarans

Sandra is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on August 11, 2004. The revelation of the Lord to Teacher Sandra: “The Lord has spoken these words to me more than once, ‘You shall be a repairer of the breach.’ I experienced a strong presence of Grace, and felt urgency in the Spirit as these words stayed with me.”

Teacher Sandra exhorts the church: “Although we cannot escape our feelings or circumstances, faith does assist us with the power of choice to choose the path of obedience to God. In the face of opposition we choose to exercise our will with faith and allow the grace of God to find entrance to strengthen and sustain the soul as God set temperance.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Sandra or read Teacher Sandra's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Teacher Colleen Bucknell

Colleen is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on October 31, 2004. Revelation to Teacher Colleen: “The Lord gave me a dream in which I had one piece of puzzle that was unusually shaped (like a key). Jesus is the key, the head of the government. The unleavened bread of truth must come through spiritual government to reveal the mysteries of the gospel.”

Teacher Colleen exhorts the church: “I want to share with you a vision: Before me was a thick forest of trees, as I walked the trees fell to each side to clear a path. As I reflected on this vision I could take great confidence in Christ for his active involvement in the lives of the saints. As we sow to Christ we reap the reward of Christ within. We overcome ourselves, the world, and the devil, by the fruit of the Spirit.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Colleen or read Teacher Colleen's Spiritual Vitae

Teacher Rolene Mather

Rolene is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on October 164, 2006. Revelation of the Lord to Rolene: “In this dream I was with the brethren who were awaiting confirmation into their calling. While we were waiting I heard the Lord speak: “Teacher, Teacher, Teacher!”

Teacher Rolene exhorts the church: “When God looks upon our hearts He recognize the handwriting of the Spirit that engrafted His law and commandments upon it and finds pleasure in reading this novel for it reflects His judgments. As we steward this healing work of the Spirit we are allowing others to also read this book and thus we are the living epistle of Christ.” We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Rolene or read Teacher Rolene's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Teacher Thelma Klopper

Thelma is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on October 16, 2006. The revelation of the Lord to Teacher Thelma: “I dreamed that I was working with the pattern of Christ’s covenant truth and that the pattern was perfectly fit to each individual. I thought of how truth follows one pattern and how when all believers follow that one pattern, regeneration takes place and is personally experienced by each believer.”

Teacher Thelma exhorts the church: “The Oath of the lord is perpetual and cannot be broken. His Word is from everlasting to everlasting the same. Truth has no variables so cannot be shaken, and blessed are they who take their refuge in Him." We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Thelma or read Teacher Thelma's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

Teacher Wendy Nilsson

Wendy is called of God into the office of Teacher and was confirmed into his calling by Apostle Eric on October 31, 2006. The revelation of the Lord to Teacher Wendy: “I dreamt about being at University to study molds. The kind of molds that are used as a pattern to mold other things. The Lord was ministering to me that the church needs the one pattern of truth by which our faith is molded to Jesus Christ.”

Teacher Wendy exhorts the church: “I saw in a vision a small fire on the ground – everything was dark apart from this small light. There was a panning out across the darkened continent of Africa many such little fires, then across the whole world and the Lord ministered to me these words: “kindlings of the Lord.” We will stand in amazement when these come in for we will think, “How did they find us?” We invite you to read more Teaching by Teacher Wendy or read Teacher Wendy's Spiritual Vitae or visit S8W South Africa Website.

CALL TO MINISTRY:

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