Oral Roberts

Televangelist, Organization leader

1918 – 2009

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Who was Oral Roberts?

Granville "Oral" Roberts was an American Methodist-Pentecostal televangelist and a Christian charismatic. He founded the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association and Oral Roberts University.

As one of the most well-known and controversial American religious leaders of the 20th century, Roberts preached a form of Christianity he called seed-faith. His ministries reached millions of followers worldwide spanning a period of over six decades. His healing ministry and bringing American Pentecostalism into the mainstream had the most impact, but he also pioneered TV evangelism and laid the foundations of the prosperity gospel and abundant life teachings.

Famous Quotes:

  • “I’m asking you to help extend my life, We’re at the point where God could call Oral Roberts home in March.”

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Born
Jan 24, 1918
Ada
Also known as
  • Granville Oral Roberts
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Pentecostalism
  • Prosperity theology
  • Charismatic Christianity
Ethnicity
  • Caucasian race
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oklahoma Baptist University
Employment
  • Founder, Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association
  • Founder, City of Faith Medical Center
  • Founder, Oral Roberts University
Lived in
  • Oklahoma
  • Newport Beach
    ( - 2009)
Died
Dec 15, 2009
Newport Beach

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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