The Spirit of Prophecy in the Advent Movement

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Chapter 9—In Building Up an Organized Movement

The apostolic gift is evidently the gift set for the leadership and administration of the work of the church. SPIAM 65.1

“First apostles,” is the Scriptural order. The Spirit of prophecy has ever taught the proper recognition of the responsibilities and duties of administrative leadership. Never, on the basis of the rare gift committed to her, did Mrs. White assume the place of administrative leader. SPIAM 65.2