The gift of prophecy is for the entire Body of Christ but God appoints someone to the office of prophet, which is part of the five-fold ministry (Ephesians 4:11).

The office of the prophet has administrative responsibilities. The prophet has the same authority to minister to the church as the pastor, as all the components of the five-fold ministry are equal in authority.

The prophet is authorized and anointed to give direction, instruction, rebuke, judgment and revelation.

Prophets alert the church to prepare for changes in season. They are able to see what is next on God's agenda. They sound the trumpet. The prophet is God's gift to the church.