It’s a divine identity and calling rooted in the early Church…specifically the ministry and mission of the apostles.

Being apostolic means walking in apostolic doctrine. (Acts 2:42)

It means moving in apostolic power and authority (signs, wonders, miracles—Mark 16:17-18).

It’s living a life of mission and sending

(Greek: apostolos =
“one who is sent”).

It’s building and advancing the Kingdom of God, not just local church structures.

It’s operating in alignment with the fivefold ministry. (Ephesians 4:11)

Being apostolic is not having a dress code (like skirts only, no makeup, no jewelry, or hair rules).

It’s not exclusive to Oneness Pentecostal groups (United Pentecostal Church).

It’s not about legalism or man-made traditions. (All of that is based on the spirit of religion).

It’s not a denomination,
though some groups label themselves as that.

Some groups have taken the term “apostolic” and made it synonymous with a cultural identity, based on 20th-century holiness standards that focused on outward appearance (long hair, no pants, no jewelry or makeup, etc.).

While these were often rooted in sincere desires for holiness, they became traditions of men that many now wrongly associate with being biblically apostolic.

Being apostolic isn’t about rules..
it’s about being sent.

The early church was apostolic because they were empowered by the Holy Spirit to go, build, disciple, and move in power.

It’s about Spirit-led living,
not dress-code policing.

True apostolic people walk
in God’s authority,
not just man-made tradition.

Apostolic is a kingdom identity.

Holiness is still right!

But holiness isn’t just about what’s on your body, it’s about what’s in your heart, your walk, and your witness.

Dressing modestly is still absolutely a must.

But if you dress modestly,
gossip about everyone and have a nasty heart, you aren’t walking in holiness.

Without holiness, no one will see the God. (Hebrews 12:14)