I'd like to see credentials for the "the leaders and teachers appointed by God". I haven't been impressed so far. Note: that a man or woman, or the organization to which they belong, says they are appointed by God does not impress me. 
I'd like to see credentials for the "the leaders and teachers appointed by God". I haven't been impressed so far. Note: that a man or woman, or the organization to which they belong, says they are appointed by God does not impress me.
According to the New Testament, were the Apostles appointed by Christ? According to the New Testament, do the Apostles have successors?