Oklahoma Religious Leaders
Learn from the oral histories of Oklahoma's pastors, priests, and other religious leaders and how their indelible legacies shaped the state of Oklahoma.
Learn From These Influential Oklahomans
Carlton Pearson
American Minister & Gospel Music ArtistCarlton Pearson, an influential minister and gospel artist, shares the story of his life and the revolutionary impact of his gospel of inclusion.
Dr. G. Calvin McCutchen
Mount Zion Baptist ChurchA leading voice for racial justice and pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church for 50 years.
Dr. James B. Buskirk
MinisterTogether, he and his wife Nancy dedicated their lives to ministry.
L. Francis Rooney III
Manhattan Construction and U.S. AmbassadorA leader on the homefront at Manhattan Construction and former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.
Oral Roberts
Groundbreaking EvangelistHear his inspirational final interview.
Rabbi Charles Sherman
Temple IsraelServed for nearly 40 years at Temple Israel as well as numerous other ministry roles in the community.
Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf
Unitarian MinisterAs a senior minister at All Souls Unitarian Church, he used his pulpit to promote civil rights for minorities, women, and children.
Rev. Dr. Mouzzon Biggs
Boston Avenue United Methodist ChurchHe served Boston Ave. United Methodist Church as a dedicated minister and passionate interfaith community leader.
Wishard Lemons
MinisterAn Industrial Chaplain for Parker Drilling. He traveled to 135 rigs in 29 different countries tending to the psychological and spiritual well-being of their employees.
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