Apostoic worship??

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Elder Shearer was the first Apostolic Pastor I met. He was powerful and had wisdom. Not sure which word perhaps both, strong/strict would describe him. Old time Pentecost in consecration with a string of miraculous testimonies following him.

He opposed ANYTHING "Charismatic" or new age and would have even unto the death. I can see in my minds eye him weeping at the altar for the souls of men and for men to live holy.

He was big on Holiness. You're right, he'd weep over the pulpit, "If you fall in love with Jesus, you'll live holy!!!" He inspired holiness. Yet, he was patient, kind, and gentle in person and in counseling. Being a vet, he understood PTSD (he called it shell-shock), and encouraged you too lean on God's grace and seek healing. He perfectly balanced his strictness with grace, love, and compassion.

The next couple pastors I had ruled with an iron fist. No patience, compassion, or inspiration. He warned us that the UPCI was becoming a white washed tomb.

No, he didn't tolerate the new age or occult things like ouji boards, tarot cards, crystals, etc. But he didn't throw the baby out with the bathwater either. He'd laugh when men would call him a warlock because he believed in and practiced the gifts. People either thought him a warlock or a prophet, though he'd never call himself anything but a man in love with Jesus. At our annual FEAST conferences they'd call him a prophet, but he'd dismiss it...he was truly humble. He firmly believed in the supernatural aspects of walking in the Holy Spirit, and demonstrated it almost daily.

I will be honest, I believe he was a prophet.