Joe Duke

Sam · #1 11-17-2008, 08:24 PM

I received the November 2008 Apostolic Standard in today's mail.
There is a 4 page article in there about Joe Duke. It says it will be continued in the next issue. It is written by John S. Wilkins.

I never did know Joe Duke but I remember reading about him in Verbal Bean's books.

There is a site called Apostolic Archives International at
http://www.apostolicarchives.com/page/page/5834251.htm
They have a Hall of Fame for different ministers.

Here is their article on Joe Duke

Joe Duke

1912 ~ 1972

Reverend Joe Duke was born on January 14, 1912 in Catahola Parrish, Jonesville, Louisiana. He had no formal education. Being raised on Black River, Joe spent his young adult-hood as a fisherman. His adult life was spent fishing, singing, and preaching. He married Margaret Duke, and one son (Neal) was born to this union .

Brother Duke received the Holy Ghost during a revival conducted by Brother Sam Henderson. Afterwards he traveled for some time with Brother Henderson, helping conduct revival campaigns. He was also a companion in ministry with Brother Arthur W. Sassman.

Brother Duke participated in the miracle ministry. Throughout his ministry, hundreds of afflicted people were delivered from infirmities and desease under the operation of the gift of healing that he possessed. However, over the years, he gradually succumbed to blindness, but his ministry was never hindered by his personal affliction.

Brother Duke was greatly used by God, especially in the gifts of the Spirit. Under the anointing of the Holy Ghost, Brother Duke frequently operated through the gift of discernment, the gift of prophecy, and the word of knowledge. Through these gifts he was able to induce true repentance and open confession.

Brother Duke was a member of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ before joining the United Pentecostal Church in 1950. He later joined the Apostolic Ministers Fllowship, and remained with that group until his demise.

Brother Duke helped in the formation of new churches. One partucular time the UPC suspended his license because of his plain speech against sin. This good man of God fully gave himself to the work of the Lord. He literally broke down his body from his intense schedle of traveling, and many years of labor.

At the age of 60, and completely worn out physically, he appeared to be much older than he actually was. On May 5, 1972 Brother Duke was set free from his mortal body of corruption, and went home to his eternal rest.

Leaving behind a tremendous legacy, Elder Duke is best remembered for his ministry of healing, and the ability to move people to open confession. He was intensly set against power of sin, and was purposed to redirect the path of those who had wandered off course. Joe Duke was inducted into the Ministerial Hall of Fame in 2002.

freeatlast · #2 11-17-2008, 08:35 PM

Joe Duke was preaching the revival I came into Pentecost in 1970 in Pensacola FL.

He would have only been 58 then according to the article Sam. He did in fact look much older than that.

He was the first Pentecostal preacher I ever heard. The revival went on for two months with no rest nights that I remember.

Scott Hutchinson · #3 11-17-2008, 08:36 PM

I'm sure Elder Epley knows something about this Elder.I have heard of him,He was UC.

freeatlast · #4 11-17-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I'm sure Elder Epley knows something about this Elder.I have heard of him,He was UC.

Yes, Steve knows of him.

All the AMFer's were Ultra ultra con. kinda like this new WPF group.

The UPC was far to liberal for them to fellowship with.

My first year in the AMF I got a weekly dose of hell fire clothline preaching....and of course I learned "the UPC (the dead in Christ) would rise first, then we (AMF) which are alive and remain will be caught up to be with the Lord in the air"

Scott Hutchinson · #5 11-17-2008, 09:20 PM

Freeatlast you were under Elder Adams so you had to wear cement shoes to hear the preaching.

freeatlast · #6 11-17-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Freeatlast you were under Elder Adams so you had to wear cement shoes to hear the preaching.

No Scotty....but they did have to be black ;-)

Sam · #7 11-17-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freeatlast

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All the AMFer's were Ultra ultra con. kinda like this new WPF group.

The UPC was far to liberal for them to fellowship with.

My first year in the AMF I got a weekly dose of hell fire clothline preaching....and of course I learned "the UPC (the dead in Christ) would rise first, then we (AMF) which are alive and remain will be caught up to be with the Lord in the air"

I remember a comment a UPC pastor made to me back in the seventies when I mentioned the AMF to him. He said, "They don't think they've had church unless they beat somebody up."

George · #8 11-18-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam

I remember a comment a UPC pastor made to me back in the seventies when I mentioned the AMF to him. He said, "They don't think they've had church unless they beat somebody up."

I heard the same remark and more. They said there had to be spiritual ambulances lined up to take the wounded home.

George · #9 11-18-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I'm sure Elder Epley knows something about this Elder.I have heard of him,He was UC.

That's an understatement! He was radical UC.

freeatlast · #10 11-18-2008, 07:02 AM

I remember his practice in "praying people thru".

I was a new Christian back then and thought it strange that Br Duke would stop people praying and instruct them to say "Waliduea"

He would then tell them that Walideua meant "Thank God" in french.

He would have them say it over and over, faster and faster, while pushing their head back and forth with one hand and with the other hand shaking their arm up and down.

He said having them say "Waliduea" , put that "doulble lick" on their tongue.

We had 80 pray thru in his revival, not many stuck but they got to report the numbers.

Of course we would never have someone repeat Walideua over and over. We just have them say Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus, Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus, Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus, Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus ....... Jethth...... Hebeth....there now you it !!!!!!!!!

I've looked and looked but I can't find anything resembling one of our O/P altar services in the bible.