I believe that we are called to full gospel ministry.   Let me just clarify that with a simple definition of what a full gospel Church is:

Full Gospel Churches differ in these key areas, we believe in Anointing with Oil, Exuberant Worship, Gifts of the Holy Spirit operating in the church, Spiritual Warfare, , Intercessory Prayer, 
Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the Evidence of Speaking in other tongues and the laying on of hands.

There are five distinct purposes for the laying on of hands in the life of a Spirit Filled Believer:

• Blessings (prophetic impartations);  (Genesis 48:14,15-16)

14 But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim’s head, though he was the younger, and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn. 15 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers     Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully, the God who has been my shepherd  all my life to this day,16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm  —may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they increase greatly on the earth.” ~Genesis 48:14-20

I don't think that as Fathers, we realize the kind of power, authority and responsability that God has given us.   We have a responsability to care for our family, to protect them and to lead them, and we have the authority to bless them.    This may be hard to believe for some, maybe because your Father did not bless you in fact exactly the opposite, you were told how stupid you were, or how you were not wanted.    Just as much as we have the power to bless we can curse our children. 

I believe Godly men hear the voice of God, and are able to impart that to the generations, and here we see Israel imparting blessing and a prophetic word for each of the sons of Josseph.   God has given us authority, He has given us His Spirit and where His Spirit is there is power and blessing.

• Impartation of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit; (Acts 9:10-17.)

10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” 13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” ~Acts 9:10-17

• Healing; (James 5:14-16)

14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ~James 5:14-16

I have been healed many times of various things by the laying on of hands.   I have seen miraculous healings through this ministry.    

• Commissioning Believers. (Deut 34:9; Numbers 27:15-23; Johsua 1:16-17).

16 Then they answered Joshua, “Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses. ~Joshua 1:16-17

Note: 1 Timothy 5:22 says that we should not be hasty in commisioning believers, but rather that we should allow those whom we have seen evidence of faithfulness, be proven and then comission them to the work.   

• Impartation of Spiritual Gifts; (1Timothy 4:14-15)

 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. ~1 Timothy 4:14-15

We should be careful not to waste the gifts that God has given us, but we should exercise them often, allowing work of the Holy Spirit to grow in us through the working of the gifts He has given.   As we give out God gives more...