Top Ten Speakers

Another thing I will be starting is my "Top Ten Lists". This list will consist of my top ten favorite people I have ever heard speak.


10. Matt Johnson- He was a music leader at Camp Barakel in Michigan where my old youth group used to take trips to. He was absolutely incredible. He was very passionate and reached me personally.

9. Pastor Cal Emerson- He was my childhood pastor at Northgate Wesleyan. I loved pastor Cal very much and I enjoy when I have been able to go back and listen to him preach (although it has been probably half a decade since I was able to). It is very easy to tell how much Pastor Cal loves people. I always enjoy talking to him, and enjoy listening to him.

8. Pastor Scott- My pastor up in Mt. Pleasant. He is a hilarious guy who most definitely has the gift of humor. He also definitely has a heart for the Lord. He enjoys teaching the Word and I certainly enjoy listening.

7. Mark Driscoll- ahh good ol Driscoll. I must admit I very rarely listen to Driscoll, mainly bc I don't have the time to listen to a whole sermon. Still, when I do listen to him I fervently enjoy his passion for Christ. He is a very funny man and has most certainly encouraged me to become a more manly man.

6. Allistar Begg- Begg is an absolutely awesome speaker. I subscribe to his podcasts and I have thought upon sermons such as suffering and anxieties (especially the latter). I don't know if it is the accent that draws me in, but something does.

5. Jerry Goinea- (not sure how to spell the last name so I will refer to him as Mr. G) Mr G was my favorite teacher of all time. Everyone else hated him because he was so strict, but I absolutely loved him. He had such a passion for Christ and desperately wanted to share that passion with his students. He is the one person that helped me the most in my beginning months of being a Christian. I would ask him questions and talk with him about struggles. A great man and I wish I could tell him. (The only reason he is not higher is because him speaking was not as fun. English teacher yuck)

4. Tom Harmon- I personally believe that I am came to Christ during one of his sermons. Listening to him was absolutely amazing. He had such a knowledge of the word and he was incredibly entertaining.

3. John Piper- THE MOST PASSIONATE GUY I HAVE EVER HEARD. No matter what it is John Piper will put all his passion in it. His knowledge is amazing, and the way that he answers questions and struggles is amazing. He never answers without serious thought. And every answer he lays out with love and thoughfulness. Amazing speaker

2. Ravi Zacharias- Kudos to dad for turning me on to this guy. He has such a knowledge of both Western and Eastern culture. I can't get enough of Ravi. He just has incredible knowled of, not only Christianity, but other religions too. I have never listened to Ravi and not come away without an incredible amount of knowledge. Shows how much smarter he is than me.

1. Dad- I don't know what it is, but there is just something about listening to your father speak. I think there is just an added bit of personal feelings to it. I believe that he is one of the most passionate people I have ever met. Maybe it has something to do with the glory of sons is their fathers, but my father is who i enjoy listening to the most. I don't think he knows it, but my favorite sermon ever is by him. it was one of our first years at Graham and he spoke on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. (Don't get cocky dad. ha ha ha)



*At the bottom of every top 10 will be my number one LEAST favorite.


Number 1 Least Favorite Speaker......................................Joel Osteen. even before I knew that he preached the prosperity gospels.