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My question - why aren't they being taught. I lay the blame at the feet of seminaries and the pastors they produce.

Part of why they aren't being taught is because so many churches complete focus is evangelism. Drawing "seekers" into the church. Sermons are "how to" with a very small emphasis on bible. Little or no theology. Get em saved.. and move on to the next one.

And the ones that do teach discipleship teach it on a surface level. For the christian who really wants to discuss and learn deep seated theological principles from the bible... few churches today are the place to accomplish that.

That is what I enjoy about web sites such as this one. The opportunity to listen to others, and to discuss theology with like minded and those that think differently.

I couldn't agree with you more. When I was actively pastoring, I operated on the basis that the best sermons (teaching types) should go to the largest crowds: 1100 on Sunday morning. I did not believe in saving the "really deep stuff" for Sunday School or the evening services. Some of the "old timers" complained, but my mandate as a pastor is to equip the saints for the work of service, rightly dividing the Word. Teaching is the work of the pastor - evangelism is the work of the people as they encounter people in the lives. Someone once said, "sheep are supposed to have sheep; shepherds aren't." Doesn't mean the pastor isn't bringing people to Christ, but far too many congregations think that is the work of the pastor, not theirs.