A Foundation Dedicated to the Preparation of Pulpit Ministers

Robert Oglesby Sr. & Willora Oglesby

THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

  • A faithful member of Churches of Christ

  • Men who aspire to preach

  • Needing financial help

  • Showing a "servant heart" for ministry

  • Satisfactory academic performance

  • Respected by mentors and peers

  • Demonstrate integrity and character

Fall-Preferred deadline August 1st.
Spring-Preferred deadline December 1st.

Oglesby Foundation Board

Robert Oglesby Sr.- President

Willora Oglesby-Secretary

Robert Oglesby Jr.- Scholarship Coordinator

Mike Fairchild-Treasurer

Robert Taylor-Board Member

Jacob Hawk-Board Member

History of the Foundation

The Oglesby Foundation was begun in 1993 by friends who wanted to honor Robert & Willora Oglesby for 30 years of ministry at the Waterview Church of Christ in Richardson, Texas.

Jack Evans, a former Dallas mayor, assisted by Danny Hawk, conceived the foundation to honor the Oglesbys and to help students who aspired to be preachers. This was significant because Robert lost his father while studying to become a preacher. The struggle to finish his education was a difficult path. Despite those hurdles, Robert finished his training and began a preaching career, which included 52 years in the pulpit of the Waterview church in Richardson, where he continues to serve on the ministerial staff.

Since 1993, over 400 scholarships have been awarded. Only one scholarship is awarded per student, per calendar year. These scholarships begin at $1000 and can be increased with satisfactory academic progress and active ministry involvement. Since the inception of this fund, we have been able to provide well over $500,000 in scholarships to aspiring preachers.

We have been blessed by the gifts and memorial donations of a number of generous donors. The momentum of gifting and investment has built a fund of over $825,000. The Foundation is committed to passing the income each year into scholarships for students who have a heart for ministry.

If you have any questions:

Robert & Willora Oglesby (President and Secretary of the Foundation) - (972) 231-1148
Robert Oglesby Jr (Scholarship Coordinator) - oglesbyr@acu.edu

Should you want to contribute to this cause:

If you, or others, should want to make a donation to help encourage young ministers, we would remind donors that the Oglesby Foundation is a 501 (C) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. If you would be interested in contributing to this endeavor, make a check payable to the Oglesby Foundation. You can mail it to 1409 N. Waterview Dr. Richardson, Texas 75080.

How are funds handled?

The Oglesby Foundation will send the scholarship directly to the school you are attending. This can be spent on tuition, books, or equipment that your school requires. The Foundation will not ever send any money to an individual student.