Oral Roberts University

Discover the notable alumni of Oral Roberts University. The list includes people like Kathie Lee Gifford, Joel Osteen, Ryan Tedder, Ted Haggard & Kenneth Copeland. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as singers, musicians, film & theater personalities, media personalities and miscellaneous etc.
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Kathie Lee Gifford
(TV Host Known for Her Talk Show 'Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee')
Kathie Lee Gifford
20
Birthdate: August 16, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paris, France

Kathie Lee Gifford achieved celebrity status by working as a television presenter. She then became a singer-songwriter and author, cementing her place in the entertainment industry. Also known for her charity work, Kathie serves as an ambassador for Childhelp, a non-profit organization working towards preventing child abuse.

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Ryan Tedder
(Singer-songwriter)
Ryan Tedder
19
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 26, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Joel Osteen
(American Preacher & Televangelist)
Joel Osteen
57
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 5, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Houston

Joel Osteen is an American pastor, author, and televangelist. He is one of the most popular televangelists in the world, with his televised sermons being watched by millions of people every week in over 100 countries, including 10 million viewers in the US alone. In 2006, he was named in the 10 Most Fascinating People list published by Barbara Walters.

 4 
John Allen Chau
(American Christian missionary who was killed by the Sentinelese)
John Allen Chau
5
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 18, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Scottsboro, Alabama, United States
Died: November 17, 2018
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 5 
Michele Bachmann
(Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th District from 2007 to 2015)
Michele Bachmann
14
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 6, 1956
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Politician Michele Bachmann is a member of the Republican Party. She represented Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives and is the first Republican woman to represent the state in Congress. She is a lawyer by qualification and a founder of the House Tea Party Caucus. She has been criticized for her homophobic views and anti-abortion stance.

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Carlton Pearson
(American Christian Minister)
Carlton Pearson
4
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 19, 1953
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Carlton Pearson is an American Christian minister and gospel vocalist whose singing skills have earned him two Stellar Awards and a nomination for the prestigious Dove Award. His life and career have inspired episodes of radio and TV programs like This American Life.

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Kenneth Copeland
(Actor, Writer)
Kenneth Copeland
13
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 6, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lubbock

Kenneth Copeland is an American author and televangelist known for his association with the charismatic movement. Copeland, whose sermons are broadcast around the world, was criticized during the Covid-19 pandemic for claims that he had destroyed the virus and that the pandemic would end soon. He has also been criticized for using donations to purchase private jets and a mansion. 

 8 
Myles Munroe
(Writer)
Myles Munroe
10
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: April 20, 1954
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas
Died: November 9, 2014
 9 
Don Moen
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Composer, Radio personality, Record producer, Violinist, Pianist)
Don Moen
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 29, 1950
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Minneapolis
 10 
Ted Haggard
(Pastor, Priest, Preacher)
Ted Haggard
4
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: June 27, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Yorktown

Ted Haggard is an evangelical pastor who founded New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also the founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches. He is against same-sex marriages. In 2006, it was revealed that he had paid a male sex worker for sexual favors and also purchased some illegal drugs from him. 

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John Osteen
(American Pastor and Founding Pastor of 'Lakewood Church')
John Osteen
4
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 21, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paris, Texas, United States
Died: January 23, 1999

Pastor and televangelist John Osteen is best remembered for his 16-year stint on the show John Osteen. He also established the Lakewood Church in Houston and penned countless books, such as Becoming a Man of Unwavering Faith. His son Joel Osteen followed in his footsteps.

 12 
Max Abmas
(Basketball player)
Max Abmas
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 2, 2001
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Rockwall, Texas, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Jordan Romano
(Baseball player)
Jordan Romano
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Markham, Canada
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 14 
Richard Roberts
(television presenter)
Richard Roberts
7
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tulsa

Richard Roberts is an American author and executive who is currently serving as the chief executive officer and chairman of the popular Pentecostal ministry Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association (OREA), which was started by the famous televangelist and faith healer Oral Roberts. For 15 years, Richard Roberts served as the president of the private evangelical university Oral Roberts University (ORU).

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Marcos Witt
(Witt is considered the most influential and famous Spanish speaking figure of Christian music)
Marcos Witt
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: May 19, 1962
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
 16 
Paul Friedlander
(Professional Golfer)
Paul Friedlander
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 1970 AD
Birthplace: Manchester, United Kingdom
 17 
DaQuan Jeffries
(Basketball player)
DaQuan Jeffries
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 30, 1997
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 18 
Reggie Moore
(Basketball player)
Reggie Moore
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lemoore, California, United States
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 19 
Shawn King
(Basketball player - Center)
Shawn King
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Gasparillo, Trinidad and Tobago
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
 20 
Prince Mumba
(Zambian Former Track and Field Athlete)
Prince Mumba
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kitwe, Zambia
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 21 
Ana Camila Pirelli
(Paraguayan Track and Field Athlete)
Ana Camila Pirelli
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 30, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: AsunciĆ³n, Paraguay
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)