False Teachers to Avoid: A Guide for Discerning Christians
In today's evangelical landscape, it's crucial to be discerning of the teachers and doctrines being promoted. This article provides an overview of false teachers and unbiblical trends within evangelicalism, empowering you to make informed choices about your spiritual journey.
Categorizing Teachers
To assess the credibility of teachers, we use a three-color system:
Green Light (Go!): Doctrinally sound and highly recommended.
Yellow Light (Caution!): Biblically problematic but not false teachers.
Red Light (Stop!): False and biblically problematic teachers.
Alphabetical Listing of Teachers and Trends
Teachers
Refer to the comprehensive alphabetical listing of teachers, categorized as Green Light, Yellow Light, or Red Light.
Definition of False Teachers
False teachers claim to preach the Christian gospel but deviate from its core teachings. They may be non-Christians or hold incorrect or harmful beliefs that contradict the Bible.
Lists of False Teachers
Word of Faith Movement
- A.A. Allen
- Andrew Wommack
- Benny Hinn
- Bill Winston
- Brian Houston
- Charles Capps
- Chris Oyakhilome
- Creflo Dollar
- Dwight Thompson
- Earl Paulk
- Earnest Angley
- Eddie Long
- EW Kenyon
- Frederick KC Price
- Jerry Savelle
- Jesse Duplantis
- Joel Osteen
- John Avanzini
- John and Lisa Bevere
- Joseph Prince
- Joyce Meyer
- Juanita Bynum
- Kenneth Copeland
- Kenneth Hagin
- Kim Clement
- Leroy Thompson
- Marilyn Hickey
- Mike Murdock
- Morris Cerrulo
- Myles Munroe
- Norvel Hayes
- Oral Roberts
- Pat Robertson
- Paul Yonggi (David) Cho
- Paul and Jan Crouch
- Paula White
- RHEMA Bible Training College
- Robert Tilton
- Rod Parsley
- Rodney Howard-Browne
- Rory Alec
- Steven Furtick
- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
- T.D. Jakes
- T.J. McCrossan
- T.L. Osborn
- Todd White
- William Branham
New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)
- Beni Johnson (Bethel Church)
- Bethel Church (Redding, CA)
- Bethel Music
- Bill Johnson (Bethel Church)
- Bob Jones
- Brian Simmons
- Brownsville Revival
- C. Peter Wagner
- Cal Pierce
- Cesar Castellanos
- Che Ahn
- Chris Hodges
- Cindy Jacobs
- Craig Groeschel
- Dan Juster
- Dan McCollam
- Danny Silk
- David Van Koevering
- David Yonggi Cho
- Dino Rizzo
- Dominion Theology
- E.A. Adeboye
- Elevation Worship
- Ellyn Davis
- Five-fold Ministry
- Franklin Hall
- G. Marie Carroll
- George Warnock
- Greg Surratt
- Harvest Rock Church (Pasadena, CA)
- Heidi Baker
- Hillsong (Australia and worldwide)
- Hillsong Worship
- Ian Carroll
- IHOP (International House of Prayer)
- IMPACT Network
- James Goll
- Jeremiah Johnson
- Joel’s Army
- John Eckhardt
- John Kelly
- John Wimber
- Jonathan Welton
- Judy Franklin
- Jurgen and Leanne Matthesius
- Kevin Gerald
- Kim Clement
- Kingdom Now
- Kris Vallotton
- Lance Wallnau
- Larry Randolph
- Latter Rain Movement
- Lou Engle
- Manifest Sons of God
- Mark Chironna
- Mary Banks
- Mike Bickel
- MorningStar Fellowship Church (Charlotte, NC)
- New Life Church (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Patricia King
- Prayerwalking
- Randy Clark
- Ray Hughes
- Rick Bezet
- Rick Joyner
- Robert Morris
- Ron Cantor
- Seven Mountain Mandate
- Sid Roth
- Spiritual Mapping
- Steve Shultz
- Steven Furtick
- Stovall Weems
- Sunday Adelaja
- TBN
- The Elijah List
- The Passion Bible
- Theo Wolmarans
- Todd Bentley
- Toronto Blessing / Brownsville Revival
- Warfare Prayer
- Warfare Worship
- William Branham
Other False Teachers and Movements
- Arnold Murray (Shepherd’s Chapel)
- Berniece Hicks
- Brandan Robertson
- Charles and Myrtle Fillmore
- Charles Taze Russell
- The Elijah List
- Ellen G. White
- Five-Fold Ministry
- Herbert W. Armstrong
- Jennifer Leclaire
- Jimmy Swaggart
- Joseph Smith
- Kat Kerr
- Keith and Leroy Surface
- L. Ron Hubbard
- Latter Rain Movement
- Mary Baker Eddy
- Peter Popoff
- Rob Bell
- Shepherd Bushiri
- Sun Myung Moon
- Third Wave
- Todd Coontz
- Victor Paul Wierwille
- William Branham
- William Miller
Who is considered a false teacher?
False teachers are individuals who claim to preach the Christian gospel but deviate from its core teachings. They may hold incorrect or harmful beliefs that contradict the Bible.
What are the different categories of teachers?
Teachers are classified into three categories:
- Green Light (Go!): Doctrinally sound and highly recommended
- Yellow Light (Caution!): Biblically problematic but not false teachers
- Red Light (Stop!): False and biblically problematic teachers
Who are some specific examples of false teachers?
Word of Faith Movement:
- Kenneth Copeland
- Joyce Meyer
- Joel Osteen
New Apostolic Reformation (NAR):
- Bethel Church
- Hillsong
- Mike Bickle
Other False Teachers:
- Arnold Murray
- Berniece Hicks
- Rob Bell
- Shepherd Bushiri
- Todd Coontz
- William Branham
