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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?

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.

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.

One of my favorite teachers is not apostolic. I'd mention his name, but then it would give so many an opportunity to bash him and it would be okay for them to do so because he's not an "apostolic" minister. (insert smilie rolling eyes here)

Sometimes he can say more in 5 minutes than some apostolic teachers I've heard could get across in hours of teaching.

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified (Post 238198)

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

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified (Post 238203)

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."

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Originally Posted by Forgiven (Post 238206)

I understand. I did speak of Apostolic teaching so it may not be applicable. Surely you know of someone among the Apostolic ranks that is a great teacher don't you?

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Originally Posted by Steadfast (Post 238208)

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....

Surprising Billy Cole teaching at La Camp meeting, was a good teacher.