Roberts says God told him to resign
TULSA — Richard Roberts ’ tears spilled this morning as he proclaimed that a Thanksgiving morning message from God convinced him to resign as president of ORU on Friday.
Roberts spoke softly as he began his brief address to students, faculty and staff in a chapel service. The crowd gave him a spirited standing ovation and many yelled: “We love you, Richard!”
Roberts described his downfall as ORU’s pre...
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