Oral Roberts
Televangelist, Organization leader
1918 – 2009
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
- Evelyn Roberts
(1938/12/25 - 2005/05/04)
- Evelyn Roberts
- 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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