The modern church has, for many centuries, adopted a distinction in its ministry. This distinction they call Laity. It is meant to signify that someone is not a member of the clergy. The clergy is those who are qualified to minister. Within this definition, there arose another term, “lay minster.” This is someone without official ordination from the clergy. This passage shows neither distinction is appropriate in the church. According to the Biblical theology present in Acts, Paul was only confirmed by the apostles. However, he was called by God, and this was a witnessed truth, but not one in need of certification. Here we see another who felt that calling and did the Lords work. Apollos had a mighty ministry that was affirmed by Aquila and Priscilla, who were affirmed by Paul. Yet they were not “clergy,” like him. They were merely members of the body with a common trade. Whereas Paul was a tent maker by necessity, it was their life. He of course was clergy by pharasaical training. Interestingly, it is not Paul who teaches Apollos. Rather it is the laity. They deepen his understanding and bring his ministry to an even fuller effect. This demonstrates that the ministry of the gospel is not defined by rank, but by a holistic system of accountability to God ‘s truth. And that this truth is knowable to all, and can be equally participated in, by all. May we all be so bold as to see ourselves worthy of sharing its charge and blessings.