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BY DESIGN | APOSTOLIC HOUSE
The Apostolic House includes the entities that have emerged directly from By Design. These entities have been born and grown over the years into ministries and organizations that together carry the DNA, vision and core values of By Design. While each entity has its own responsibility and structure, they are inseparable from the house from which they emerged.
Within the Apostolic House, the entities function autonomously, with their own leadership and steering. At the same time, the Apostolic Team bears the responsibility to provide direction, monitor and adjust where necessary, so that the DNA of By Design is maintained and comes to fruition.
By Design | Network
The By Design Network consists of congregations, ministries and businesses that intentionally commit to By Design and embrace its DNA. The network grew out of a growing demand for apostolic and prophetic bedding, where vision, calling and destiny come together.
The connection within the network is relational and based on shared core values. Participants receive apostolic and prophetic input that supports direction, focus and progress. The network is not a fixed model or franchise, but a dynamic movement that allows room for diversity while building together for the manifestation of God's Kingdom.
He will be standing firm like a flourishing tree planted by God's design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss, bearing fruit in every season of life. He is never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous.
You | God | More
You play an essential role. God has chosen you to make His glory visible. Training, equipping and sending people out is at the heart of By Design's vision.
God is central. He is the source and the One around whom everything revolves.
By Design is not content with the status quo. We long for more intimacy with the Father, more revelation, more creativity and more manifestation of His glory here on earth.
The DNA of By Design
During the period of prayer prior to the creation of By Design, these characteristics were received as a blueprint. They have been the foundation for the Apostolic House ever since and define the way vision, leadership and ministry are shaped.
Characteristics
The application of these characteristics and DNA have resulted in a culture that displays some distinct characteristics. Jesus speaks of old and new wine sacks in this context. (Matt 9:17) The characteristics below belong to the new wine bag.
Kings and priests.
The sons and daughters know and live from the fact that Jesus calls them king and priest. They are men and women who know themselves loved as sons or daughters of the heavenly Father and who have their identity in Him and not in what they perform for Him. From this identity, they operate in the authority God has given them.
Culture of victors and self-responsibility
From the identity of sons and daughters, they take responsibility for their own growth process. The basis for this is the belief that nothing is impossible for those who believe. They see beyond the pain and struggle to the victory that God has prepared.
Walking in destiny
The sons and daughters of God are not sitting in the waiting room for heaven but are actively discovering, developing and using their gifts and talents for the kingdom of God. They are in the process of getting their destiny clear and then living in it.
New revelations
It is normal for new insights to be revealed. These are tested and implemented and enrich one's life and walk with God. These revelations are of great value in realizing the Kingdom of God
Prophetic culture
The Father's children have learned and been trained to understand the voice of God the Father. They know how to handle this in a mature way and act in accordance with the words received.
Both revival and reformation
Not just salvation is preached but the holistic gospel of the kingdom of God. After conversion, the emphasis in the discipleship process is to equip believers to take their place in the sphere of influence to which God has called them.
Emphasis on developing character
The primary emphasis for every believer is to develop identity as a child of God the Father. Before one is given a platform to live out their God-given anointing, personal issues as well as demonic baggage must be dealt with.
Vision valued
People's passion and vision are recognized and acknowledged. There is appreciation for the uniqueness that God has given to each person. In this climate, each is challenged to carry out that which God has given and affirmed.
Spiritual warfare
Because the kingdom of God must be made manifest this does not go without struggle because the adversary will not give up his ground without a fight. This results in a climate that is also combative and combative.
Acting and building
In a mature culture, new ministries are born. New initiatives are appreciated and receive support.
Organization
By Design is led by an Apostolic Team. This team includes other leaders besides Dick and Arleen Westerhof. The team is ultimately responsible for both the By Design Apostolic House, with all entities under it, and for the By Design Network.
The Apostolic Team
- Dick & Arleen Westerhof
- Sven Leeuwestein
- Ernst van der Heijden
- Gerard Keizer
The apostolic team bears joint responsibility for vision, leadership and guarding the DNA of By Design.
Relevant books
There are books that are particularly interesting and relevant regarding the apostolic center.
The Big Picture - Dick Westerhof
On the blueprint of the new wine bag: kingdom, ecclesia, apostolic leadership and kings & priests.
By Design – A flourishing tree - Dick Westerhof
This book tells the story of the birth of By Design and the culture-defining events that underlie it. It describes the distinctive features of the DNA that make up Apostolic House.
Impact – Prophesy and change the world - Arleen Westerhof
A personal account of how prophecy functions within an apostolic setting. The book shows how prophetic words can transform not only people but also societies when translated into action.
What next?! – Prototype for today's church – Dick Westerhof
This book describes how a holistic approach to the gospel permeates all parts of the church. It offers practical keys for congregational ministry in a time of reformation.
