Apostolic Teaching: Who Stands Out?

Got a question for you. I'm a preacher by 'nature' of my calling and nothing drives me more than to dig out a good message and preach my socks off. Traditionally most in an emotional Pentecostal environment see Apostolic teaching as something less than 'powerful' and, yea, even sometimes boring. In short, I think teaching gets a bum rap as it's vitally important to the Apostolic structure.

However, while I'm a preacher at heart I'm also a Pastor and the longer I lead my people the more need I see for Apostolic teaching. By this I mean that I've learned through time that preaching inspires but teaching impacts and makes an eternal influence in the lives of people. My greatest converts are the ones that have laid hold on my teaching... MUCH more than those that just enjoy my preaching.

So herein is my premise; if teaching is so important then who are some of the great Bible teachers? I'm asking for some specific names both past and present that you heard in a Church setting, a Campmeeting or a Conference setting that (a) kept your attention or (b) put something in your understanding that changed your walk with God forever.

I have to say, looking back, one of the greatest teachers that I've ever heard... one who made a great impact on my spirit... was Charles Grisham. His tender spirit and simple insight to the Word ALWAYS moves me.

Another name that comes to mind is Bishop Morris E. Golder. The guy was without a doubt a great Bible teacher. He made complex things sound so simple.

That may be another good aspect to consider in this thread as well; what makes 'good' teaching?

Complex things made simple enough to understand?
Teaching that still has enough life to keep your attention?
Questions and answers allowed?

[MissBrattified]

Charles Grisham comes to mind...but another one of my favorites was Bro. Fred Gill...ALJC, I think...he always taught Very Long Sessions...but even as a child, he completely held my attention.

I have to say...my Pastor is one of the best teachers I have ever heard.

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Charles Grisham comes to mind...but another one of my favorites was Bro. Fred Gill...ALJC, I think...he always taught Very Long Sessions...but even as a child, he completely held my attention.

I have to say...my Pastor is one of the best teachers I have ever heard.

Never heard of Fred Gill. Does he have a son that Pastors in Indiana?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

Never heard of Fred Gill. Does he have a son that Pastors in Indiana?

His son's name is Tim Gill. I don't know where TG pastors....

[Steve Epley]

Yes Elder Gill's son pastors the Medora church he married M.L. Walls' daughter.
Teachers:
James Groce doctrinal-indepth Bible subjects
the late R. C. Cavaness
Dallas Mefford
Bill Garrett
Roger Evens
A.W. Buie
Phillip Burbridge
M.L. Walls
P.L. Scott

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Yes Elder Gill's son pastors the Medora church he married M.L. Walls' daughter.
Teachers:
James Groce doctrinal-indepth Bible subjects
the late R. C. Cavaness
Dallas Mefford
Bill Garrett
Roger Evens
A.W. Buie
Phillip Burbridge
M.L. Walls
P.L. Scott

I've met the son a couple times.

I've never heard Groce though I've wanted to due to things I've heard.

Caveness - great teaching and he didn't relegate it to standards stuff that some accused him of. GOOD stuff.

Never heard Buie teach but suspect he was incredibe.

Don't guess I've heard any of the others.

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Yes Elder Gill's son pastors the Medora church he married M.L. Walls' daughter.
Teachers:
James Groce doctrinal-indepth Bible subjects
the late R. C. Cavaness
Dallas Mefford
Bill Garrett
Roger Evens
A.W. Buie
Phillip Burbridge
M.L. Walls
P.L. Scott

Roger Evens! What a man! He can preach, and he shore can play that accordion (and the organ too)!

[MissBrattified]

I think that to be a good teacher, you must be able to make profound things easy to understand. Lots of ministers are smart and knowledgeable...but that makes them scholars, not good teachers.

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I think that to be a good teacher, you must be able to make profound things easy to understand. Lots of ministers are smart and knowledgeable...but that makes them scholars, not good teachers.

That's how I'd describe the minister/teacher I spoke of in my post above. However, I can't bring myself to mention his name because I do not wish to see him ripped to shreds by the people on here who would say he's not teaching "the truth."