Doctrine and Holiness Conference

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

Let me know the next time they have this type of meeting. You know I do not mind hard preaching - I did some of it in my prime! LOL

The majority of the preaching was 'faith oriented' however as in any Apostolic meeting there was some holiness preaching but that was not the theme. I never heard the blood-faith-healing-miracles-revival preached any stronger. It was WOW.

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

The majority of the preaching was 'faith oriented' however as in any Apostolic meeting there was some holiness preaching but that was not the theme. I never heard the blood-faith-healing-miracles-revival preached any stronger. It was WOW.

Where was it and what was the name of the group that did the conference? As you know, it is so hard to find a balanced meeting. It is either all one thing or another. It is rare in Apostolic ranks to hear good Faith, healing, deliverance preached and see a powerful demonstration of the miraculous.
That sounds like a great meeting and honestly, I do not mind holiness preaching as long as it just don't get to crazy! LOL
I went to a PSR Conference years ago in California. They said it meant Progress, Strength & Renewal and it was NONE OF THE THREE! They preached against over head projectors, listening to the radio, the way guys part their hair, hair gel and hair spray for guys and a bunch of other things. I think they tried to outdo one another with what they preached against!
They had an entire invalid section with lots of wheel chairs, canes, braces and crutches. Not ONE message of FAITH. Not ONE altar call for repentance. not ONE prayer for the sick and suffering - but we sure got to hear about how ungodly baseball and listening to the radio is!

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

If it had been in Joplin I might have dropped in as an observer? I did go to an AWCF meeting years ago never made it to another. I went to a Spirit & Word Conference one service at Christ Church years ago. It was interesting.
I remember going to an IMA meeting years ago which would be the forerunner to Global.

Wow...you have been a fly on the wall more than a few times then...

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Wow...you have been a fly on the wall more than a few times then...

I love Pentecostal history the whole spectrum. I have been to many PAW meetings-PCAF meetings-COOLJC meetings and all other flavors from the most liberal to the ultra con. You name it I have heard it. Been an interesting journey.

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I love Pentecostal history the whole spectrum. I have been to many PAW meetings-PCAF meetings-COOLJC meetings and all other flavors from the most liberal to the ultra con. You name it I have heard it. Been an interesting journey.

What did you like best? What do you feel is the most balanced?

[Sister Alvear]

It would be nice for Brother Epley to wirte a book on his journey...always love history...

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Just got home last evening from the Doctrine & Holiness Conference in Wichita. I wish everyone on this forum had been there to see what old time Pentecost is all about. The preaching was wonderful and such a mighty move of the Holy Ghost. Large crowd for this type of meeting.
The music and singing were second to none. The worship was through the roof.
This old preacher came home refreshed and blessed.

God bless you Bro Epley, I am glad you are refreshed

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

It would be nice for Brother Epley to write a book on his journey...always love history...

He has such an incredible history and story. I really do believe he could help a lot of people and especially young people that get caught up with all the hype of the TBN and Charismatic Celebrities.

His father was the famous Pastor David Epley who held major meetings across the USA and was on TV & Radio across the nation.
He was raised in Pastor Jimmy Russel's church in Madisonville, KY which Pastor Russel has a great FAITH legacy of his own.
He has been around everything and everybody from the Branamites to the PAW to the AMF to the UPC and has seen it all!
I so wish he would write a book about it all! I know I would buy it!

[kclee4jc]

Sounds like an awesome conference! who hosted it? I think i have seen my pastor with some cassette tapes of a "Doctrine and Holiness Conference". Any way to get cds? Who preached?

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

What did you like best? What do you feel is the most balanced?

I think each had a theme. I remember going to a "The Church of Jesus Christ" meeting I was a stranger so they decided I need the truth about the name had to be over the door. It was hard to keep a straight face their scriptural gymnastics would impressed the world greatest contortionist. Twas fun.
Been to snake-handling meetings in the mountains of Tennessee I understood what Jesus meant when He said WATCH and pray.
Been to calling out meetings where the guy had to miss 9 out 10. Oil dripping & blood appearing meetings. I been to Momma Hicks meetings and heard her make the most simple passage so complicated I think it even confused her.
Some were so DEAD a trip to the local funeral home would have had more life.
I was a meeting once where the folks were very dignified looking and the next thing I know they are in circles spitting into kleenexs then spraying lysol and placing them into garbage bags.. This was a fairly large meeting I was more than interested but after an hour of it I decided to leave. A usher followed me out and I asked him what are they doing he said releasing evil spirits out of their lives. I asked do yall think that spit are demons he said no that is where they nest. I asked what happens to the bags? He looked confused but answered I guess we put them in the trash. I said boy that worries me think of all them demons nesting in the dump. He looked concerned I left.