-The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some shepherds and teachers...- (Ephesians 4:11). From the earliest days of the Christian church, itinerant preachers -- some entrusted with the ministry of oversight -- traveled from one congregation to another, visiting the faithful in diverse places, speaking the truth in love. These representatives of the wider church visited in order to promote unity, bring about reconciliation, equip the saints for ministry, combat that which is not worthy of disciples, and nurture mature faith and behavior -- in...