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City Of Faith Vertical File Finding Aid, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

A finding aid for the City of Faith file in the Holy Spirit Vertical File located in the Holy Spirit Research Center at Oral Roberts University.

Never To Be Forgotten, Danielle Parker

Bibliography & Biography

This article discusses the legacy of Dr. Howard M. Ervin on the campus of Oral Roberts University.

Oru Commission On Holy Spirit Empowerment In The 21st Century, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

Empowered 21 Archive

The Commission on Spirit-Empowered Living in the 21st Century was an initiative of the Oral Roberts University Board of Trustees. The University Board Chair appointed a small number of trustees for the commission to develop the parameters of the plan and work with University administration on future implications. The Board initiated this conversation to ascertain the macro-environment in which ORU presently exists. It also utilized this process to inform the University’s future environment in which the ‘whole person’ educational process will be experienced.

It was during this process that the idea for a Global Congress on Spirit-Empowered Christianity was birthed …

Ervin Retires, Jadell Forman

Bibliography & Biography

ORU Excellence magazine reports on the retirement of Howard M. Ervin, Professor in the School of Theology and Missions. Ervin taught at ORU for 40 years and was recognized for his accomplishments at the university.

Oru Chapel - Martin Luther King Celebration - Feb 5 1992 Bishop George D Mckinney, George D. Mckinney

Chapel AV & Transcripts

Bishop George D. McKinney, Church of God in Christ Bishop speaks in the ORU Chapel.

Oral Roberts University 25th Silver Anniversary, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

This is a 65 page, full color publication celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Oral Roberts University. The publication contains valuable information on ORU's history including photos from every year at ORU, quotes from various ORU faculty and staff, and a list of ORU Board of Regents members.

The Complete And Perfect Salvation In Jesus Christ (Manual), Robert Voight, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Holy Spirit In the Now

In 1972, Lord J. Arthur Rank made a grant to Oral Roberts University to endow a Chair in the Holy Spirit. Oral Roberts was the first professor to be holder of that chair, and this course, The Holy Spirit in the Now, is the result of the several classes that Roberts taught concerning the Holy Spirit.

Students of ORU during the 1970s-1990s enjoyed the powerful teaching. Current students are still required to watch these videos in order to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the founder of the University.

In the 1990s, Dr. Robert Voight …

Oru Chapel March 18, 1987, Oral Roberts

City of Faith

This is a transcript of an ORU Chapel held on March 18, 1987 on the campus of Oral Roberts University. In this Chapel, President Roberts explains the need for $8 Million to keep the City of Faith, the Medical Missions Program, and Oral Roberts University afloat. As an act of faith, Roberts tells the students he will remain in the ORU Prayer Tower until April 1st, the deadline for raising the funds.

Healing Outreach Center Pamphlet, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

This is c. 1987 brochure is a four page advertisement announcing phase II of the Healing Outreach Center and including Journey Through the Bible Center on the campus of Oral Roberts University. The Journey Through the Bible was an interactive media presentation of biblical stories in decorated rooms. Phase one contained the creation room and Noah's ark. This pamphlet promoted Phase II which was being planned.

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (April, 1985), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 1, no 1 (Apr, 1985)

(Likely mislabeled under new format. Should be vol 2, no. 4.)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Pharmacists Pray and Believe"
• "Speech Pathology Services Making Strides"

"Healing Center Announcement - Oru Chapel - 2-14-1985", Oral Roberts

Chapel AV & Transcripts

This is a transcript of a chapel service at Oral Roberts Unversity on February 14, 1985, in which Oral Roberts announced the master plan to build the new Healing Center. The Healing Center was a new building that would house the OREA ministries, prayer teams, healing center, conference center, book store and "Journey Through the Bible" experience. Roberts describes each part of the buildings and the the plans he has for them.

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (May-June, 1984), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 2, no 3 (May-June - 1984)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Quick Care Meeting South Tulsans' Needs"
• "Research at the City of Faith: The Quest for a Breakthrough"
• "Diabetes Institute Tests 'Miracle' Drug"
• "Grants Provide Research in Number of Areas"
• "Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund Established"
• "Optical Clinic Focuses on Quality Eye Care"
• "The Case for City of Faith Marketing"
• "Miracles Expected in Informations Systems"
• "COF Communications Reaches Out and Touches Everyone"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Dec, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 2, no 2 (Oct 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "New Pediatrics, Family Medicine Units Open"
• "COF Comes Through - The United Way"
• "Grounds Crew Makes Good First Impression"
• "Speech Pathology Proving to be Popular Addition"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Nov, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 2, no 1 (Nov, 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Magnetic Resonance Imager Now in Use: City of Faith Pioneers New Technology"
• "Diabetes Institute Underway"
• "Bonwell Named HMO Executive Director"
• "More than Shipping and Receiving"
• COF's Magnetic Resonance Imager Arrives"
• "Yamanashi is First MRI Physicist"
• "Staff Spreads Word With TV Appearances"
• "Richter Appointed to Nat'l MS Committee"
• "Angioplasty Program Underway"
• "Welcome New Physicians"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "Medical Staff Members Speak"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (July, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 1, no 6 (Jul, 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Counseling Services in Full Swing"
• "PTL Gives City Satellite Dish"
• "HAC Sees 3,100 Gold Card Patients"
• "City of Faith to Produce TV Series"
• "Welcome New Physicians"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "Eileen Baggett: A Special Friend, A Special Ministry to Spouses"
• "From Lasers to Light Bulbs, Materials Management Delivers."

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (May-June, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 1, no 5 (Oct 1982)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "City of Faith Prepares for NMR Unit"
• "Unit Committees Improve Communication, Patient Care"
• "City of Faith Open Heart Program Begins"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "Already Many Requests - COF Speakers Bureaus Established"
• "Faces of Health Fair 83"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (March, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 1, no 4 (March, 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• Jerry Brown Named Administrator
• "Good Press, Bad Press, No Press..." James E. Winslow, Jr.
• "Welcome Physicians"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "HMO Response Termed 'Excellent!'"

Chapel Transcript January 14, 1983 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday By Larry D. Hart, Larry Hart

Chapel AV & Transcripts

This is a transcript of an ORU Chapel service held on January 14, 1983 on the campus of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. The chapel is a celebration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Reflections on Dr. King were shared by ORU faculty member, Dr. Larry Hart, and students Monty Norwood and Benny McFarland.

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Jan, 1983)), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 1, no 3 (Jan, 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "1983 Declared the Year of Research"
• "Quick Growth by a Great Staff"
• "Lay Prayer Partners Recognized"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "Departments Celebrate the Season"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Dec, 1982), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline 1, vol 2 (Dec, 1982)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Hospital Notes First Anniversary; New Psychiatric Unit Opens"
• "Gearing Up for the Partners" by William B. Luttrell
• "Their Only Paycheck is a Smile and a Thank You"
• "Welcome Physicians"
• "Welcome New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"
• "Runners Promote Fitness Center"
• "Dr. Bill Bright Greets a COF Employee"

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Oct, 1982), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline 1, vol 1 (Oct 1982)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "Major COF Marketing Thrust Begins"
• "The State of Our Institution" by James Winslow, M.D.
• "Hospital Receives Accreditation"
• "Optical Clinic Opens"
• "Fitness Center Goes Public"
• 'New Physicians"
• "New Nurses"
• "Welcome New Residents"
• "Hinshaw Named Medical School Dean"
• "Medical School Departments Move to City of Faith"
• "City of Faith to Pioneer Pre-paid Health Care in Tulsa"

Graduate Housing Fundraising Brochure, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

A fundraising brochure for graduate housing apartments located across the street from Oral Roberts University. 28 pages, full color. circ 1980.

Honor Code Chapel, Oru Chapel Transcripts, 8-24-1979, Oral Roberts

Chapel AV & Transcripts

A transcript of honor code chapel, a yearly chapel where students, faculty and staff sign an "honor code" of conduct.

City Of Faith Fact Sheet (March, 1979), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

A press release fact sheet concerning the City of Faith from March 1979 from Oral Roberts University. The fact sheet contains information on the purpose, location, space, facade, services, and facilities.

1978 Oru Commencement Address - Jesse Jackson, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

This is a transcript of the 1978 commencement address at Oral Roberts University held on April 30th, 1978. The address was given by civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson who also received an honorary doctorate from ORU. Jackson talked about ORU's reputation for racial integration and equality and challenged the students and university to continue to live out the dream of equality in education.

"Ground Broken For City Of Faith" Communique (Spring 1978), Cathy Carothers

City of Faith

This is the Spring 1978 edition of the Communique, the alumni magazine for Oral Roberts University. This edition covers the ground breaking of the city of faith. Articles include:

• "Ground Broken for the City of Faith" by Cathy Carothers
• "State Health Planners Debate ORU Hospital"
• "Buskirk: 'Oral Roberts Never Lost that Dream'"
• Alum News: "Oral Roberts Shares his City of Faith Dreams"

Abc Channel 8 Interview: Oral Roberts Answers Questions On The City Of Faith, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

This is a transcript of an interview of Oral Roberts on Tulsa ABC affiliate KTUL by news director, Jeff Rosser. It was a one hour program focused on the City of Faith. Included in the interview is a panel discussion with Oral Roberts, president of ORU, George Protho, medical writer for the Tulsa Tribune, Jim Kalaky, medical writer for the Daily Oklahoman, Bob Goodwin, publisher of the Oklahoma Eagle, Jan Pearson, medical writer for the Tulsa World, Barbara Allen and Bob Hower of Channel 8 News.

Channel 8 Interview About The City Of Faith With Dr. C.T. Thompson And Dr. James Winslow, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

This is a transcript of a January 30, 1978 television interview on the Tulsa ABC affiliate KTUL hosted by Bob Hower. The guests are Dr. C.T. Thompson, general surgeon from Tulsa who spoke in opposition to the City of Faith, and Dr. James Winlsow from Oral Roberts University.

We Are Building The City Of Faith Clinic At Oru, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

A 20 page fundraising brochure with drawings and plans for the City of Faith, c. 1978.

Oru School Of Medicine Cancer Research Brochure, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

City of Faith

No abstract provided.