WRONG they absolutely are....they were the only ones there when that authority was handed down....you can't really come along 1,600 years late and assume that you have the same authority....
Oh?
18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.
When your church can SHOW what was 'commanded' by Jesus; then you can 'teach' us.