Apostolic Teaching: Who Stands Out?

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

I really never thought that of Bro. Mooney myself - but he does have Bible knowledge!

That was NOT who I was talking about! You're awful!

[chseeads]

My list doesn't consist of big names either....

Ron Hawkins
David Beecham
Fred Stanger

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)!

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

That was NOT who I was talking about! You're awful!

C'mon! Don't go weak on me and back-pedal now.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

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.

I do not want to sound a bell for my own family. However my father John A Eckstadt 1932-1978 was one of the best before he got ill and passed away at 43.

I have some recordings on CD if you are interested.

I can forward one of them via email if you are interested.

Nathan Eckstadt

[AGAPE]

Verbal Bean
James Groce

to name a couple

Originally Posted by Neckstadt

I do not want to sound a bell for my own family. However my father John A Eckstadt 1932-1978 was one of the best before he got ill and passed away at 43.

I have some recordings on CD if you are interested.

I can forward one of them via email if you are interested.

Nathan Eckstadt

Having never heard him teach I had to say that I DID hear that he was an incredible teacher. Would like to hear him teach some as his reputation precedes him.

Originally Posted by AGAPE

Verbal Bean
James Groce

to name a couple

Heard and enjoyed Verbal Bean. Have quite a few things by VB on cassette.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Malvaro

It is likely that there are people that I graduated with that still can't teach their way outta a wet paperbag.... imo, through the years I think that the ministry of a teacher has been discouraged and squelched.... it nearly seems like the place of a teacher has been completely relegated to a) the local pastor teaching the flock and/or b) academic in context via books, seminars, etc....

With teaching comes accountability.

Preaching and cheerleading is but for a 30 minute jest.

What you teach can and will be challenged by other men in the ranks, who want to think they have more revelation.

It is all about being accountable and being able to back up what you teach.

So much of the teaching today is quoted off the TD Jakes broadcasts.

There are very few original thinkers...

My personal thoughts.

Nathan Eckstadt

[AGAPE]

Bro Steadfast

Listen to Elder Groce at AMC 2003

here is a link

http://www.goodpreaching.com/media/preaching.php

click on the AMC folder. Elder Groce is the first preacher that comes up (I think)