who are the major WOF Teachers?

[Daniel Marsh]

who are the major WOF Teachers? What is the title of their systematic theologies?

 

[Guojing]

who are the major WOF Teachers? What is the title of their systematic theologies?

I guess it will be Kenneth Copeland.

 

[Richard T]

I don't think you will find many WOF teachers with systematic theologies. This is a weakness of the movement. Some do adhere to basic Southern Baptist theology except in the area of the gifts. Many though sort of just shoot from the hip and individual churches can vary greatly, especially those churches that are independent. I particularly like to look at their end time beliefs which definitely can vary. Many do put out a "we believe ....." statements on their websites or offer information to those seeking to join and that is helpful but still short of any strong systematic theology.

 

[hhodgson]

Here is the a list that I made up over the years in picture form. Most are definitely WOF, some are very WOF friendly, some are from the same camp that don't necessarily use the nametag. A few here on the list are definitely WOF associated, or.... have WOF roots.

Bare in mind that some of the WOF critics put in "names" that are really not WOF at all, or....use to be, or less out spoken of being WOF. Some have left and now declare to be not WOF, such as Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer among others. Also, the ones on my list (to my knowledge) do NOT preach a (quote) "prosperity gospel" as some critics continue on to say, such as Justin Peters... as just one example.

However, we do teach that God wants his people to prosper in every way in more "abundance" to meet (not only) their needs... but also with the needs of others as well. There is no doubt about that in God's Word... IMO.

As for as systematic theologies, I tend to agree with what Richard T commented on in his post, [and] I hope the pictures I added here can be helpful to you Daniel... to some degree.

Ken Copeland Mac Hammond Rick Renner Kenneth Hagin Jerry Savelle

Andrew Wommack Happy Caldwell Bill Winston Fred Price Norvel Hayes

I wonder why I'm only allowed to add 10 pictures? I'll put 10 more on next page, if I can.

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[hhodgson]

WOF Pictures
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Keith Moore Charles Capp Creflo Dollar Jesse Duplantis John Osteen

Joseph Prince Lester Sumrall Hilton Sutton Marilyn Hickey Byllie Brim

 

[hhodgson]

WOF Pictures
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Mac Hammond Keith Butler Dennis Burke Fred Price Jr George Pearsons

John G Lake Oral Roberts Larry Ollison Roy Hicks Mark Hankins

 

[Daniel Marsh]

How would one contact them all to put together a systematic theology?

 

[hhodgson]

How would one contact them all to put together a systematic theology?

Probably a lot of google research on what does "so-n-so" teach on word of faith theology? There are several critics that more then touch on what they in WOF actually say and believe. (Much) of what some critics say is untruthful... or, they add their "twist" to what was actually being said to appear out of context. I included one of the critics website. Research will find several more.

I do admit that there is some error in the camp... and with that being said, there's some error in every camp. IMO, the best balanced in WOF beliefs that (I mostly follow) are Kenneth Hagin Sr. Andrew Wommack, Keith Moore, Byllie Brim, and Creflo Dollar, who is (more controversial)... however, when he teaches, I always have my notepad ready. I have to add this... among one of my best is Joseph Prince who grew up with the roots of Word of Faith.

If I was new to the WOF movement and wanted to do research on WOF beliefs, I definitely would read anything, and everything that's available
by Kenneth Hagin Sr. (our founder)

Word Of Faith Movement

 

[Richard T]

I agree that these pics include most of the leaders of the word of faith movement. (Thanks for the list by the way) When it comes to systematic theology, there will be some differences, or as Hodgson suggests "error in the camp." If you look at the twelve categories listed by wikipedia Systematic theology - Wikipedia
Some of the differences I have encountered are in end time beliefs. Hagin and Roberts were rapture believers, Wommack is not. I have encountered word of faith that do not believe in once saved always saved, and a difference on whether Jesus died spiritually. Not exactly deal breakers, but when I find some doctrine that I feel is in error, it makes me think about what else might be a bit off. The gold standard to me is set by the former pastor/teacher/ Bob Yandian. He has the most depth of teaching and theology that I have encountered in the word of faith movement.

 

[now faith]

Sure there are differences in some individual Teachers.
Some follow E.W. Kenyon,and some Kenneth E Hagin.
I would not say it is a divide,Kenneth Hagin Quoted Kenyon as Well.
Fred Price mentioned He was influnced by Kenyon yet He spent time at Kenneth E Hagins Collage .
Out of all the Teachers Kenneth Copland has been the Most controversial figure.
Some of His statments 'seem out of line,
Not all are some are just deeper than most people want to go..
Personally I disagree with the Christ suffering in Hell theory.
The context of the little gods is taken the wrong way by most.
So many who are not in the W.O.F. are constantly said to be.
And Yes Some has made bad choices.
Our critics live in glass houses though.
Here are some lesser known Teachers :
Bishop Dale Bronnor.
Duwane Sherriff

There Style is different yet the message gets there.
There is no such thing as the prosperity Gospel
That is a slander by mostly Calvinist and Cessionest.
Any one who receives money for book sales or spending his life time Preaching can be prosperous.
Calvinist get paid lots of money yet they point the finger at us.
I would much rather live in the Blessing of God ,based on His Word alone,than be a hypocrite.

 

[Daniel Marsh]

The book Only Believe by Paul King is the closets one to a systematic theology I have read.

 

[DMW]

Word of Faith is not a denomination and therefore has no official positions. Although there are schools like Rhema and many others, none officially represent an official doctrine that every member church might adhere to. There is a lot of variety in beliefs among those who call themselves Word of Faith.
Most people who consider themselves Word of Faith also consider themselves to be quite orthodox with respect to common Christian doctrines, so any systematic theology would be acceptable to them.
There are a few that while not Word of Faith, do represent pentecostal beliefs.
One would be Finis Dake's "Gods Plan for Man." He predates Word of Faith, but has many beliefs in common. He is a little controversial on a few other things.
Another would be Stanley Horton's Systematic Theology. He was an Assembly of God theologian. Another is "Pentecostal Doctrines" by William Menzies and Stanley Horton. This is also an Assembly of God work.
One more is "The Foundations of Pentecostal Theology"by Guy Duffield and Nathaniel Van Cleave. This is a work by Foursquare Church theologians. Again, not quite Word of Faith, but as close as you might get.

 

[DMW]

That one mentioned above by Paul King looks good. I haven't seen that before.

 

[dms1972]

What about Agnes Sanford, was she Word of Faith?

 

[dms1972]

How would one contact them all to put together a systematic theology?

Church websites, phone book, email, post a letter, the usual ways people contact others.

 

[Daniel Marsh]

what was my questions?

 

[dms1972]

what was my questions?

It's in the quote, you were asking how you could contact word of faith teachers to put together a systematic theology?

 

[Daniel Marsh]

It's in the quote, you were asking how you could contact word of faith teachers to put together a systematic theology?

Thank You, I gave blood plasma yesterday and looks like round 8 is starting with the virus.

 

[dms1972]

Thank You, I gave blood plasma yesterday and looks like round 8 is starting with the virus.

Well I hope if you are battling this coronavirus, you will have a speedy recovery by the Grace of God.

In regard to your question, I am not familiar with many in this movement - Agnes Sanford who I have read some of is probably is more connected to charismatic renewal, than word of faith. She would be less systematic, and more discussing of how to pray for healing in her books.

 

[Daniel Marsh]

Well I hope if you are battling this coronavirus, you will have a speedy recovery by the Grace of God.

In regard to your question, I am not familiar with many in this movement - Agnes Sanford who I have read some of is probably is more connected to charismatic renewal, than word of faith. She would be less systematic, and more discussing of how to pray for healing in her books.

Thank You,
Daniel