The official statement from the church released Sunday said, "We are sad to lose the presence of our pastor, shepherd, father, and brother. We are thankful, however, for his life, love, and influence on the individuals and ministries he inspired for the last 30 years ... The world will never be the same because of Billy Joe Daugherty. "It was a peaceful passing with his family and loved ones by his side." In addition to founding one of Tulsa's largest churches, Daugherty was founder of Victory Christian School, International Victory Bible Institute with 911 campuses in 93 countries, Victory World Missions Training Center which has sent hundreds of missionaries around the world, and the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing and medical, educational and recreational services to north Tulsans. His television show, Victory in Jesus, reached more than 100 million households in North America, in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife, Victory co-pastor Sharon Daugherty, have written more than a dozen books. Originally from Magnolia, Ark., he attended Oral Roberts University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Christian education. He was a youth minister in the 1970s at Sheridan Christian Center, and became senior pastor there in 1976 when the pastor retired. In 2005, he made national news when a man came forward at an altar call on a Sunday morning and slugged him in the face, opening a cut over his eye that required two stitches. Daugherty went to the Tulsa Jail to forgive the man, did not press assault charges, and later wrote a book about the experience: "Knocked Down But Not Out." In October 2007, Daugherty was named interim president of Oral Roberts University after ORU president Richard Roberts stepped down in the wake of allegations that he misused university funds. In addition to his wife, Sharon Daugherty, he is survived by his mother, Iru Daugherty. Among other survivors are his four children, all of them involved in the ministry, daughters Ruthie Sanders and Sarah Wehrli, and sons Paul and John. Daugherty was hospitalized last month with a viral infection in his throat when tests discovered the cancer. Services for the Victory Christian Center founder are now set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center. They are under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home.
Tulsa World
Bill Sherman
Nov. 23, 2009
Billy Joe, Pastor and International Leader, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 57. He was born in Magnolia, AR to Ruel Jack and Iru (Smith) Daugherty. He attended Oral Roberts University and graduated with a degree in Christian Education. He served as Youth Pastor for Sheridan Christian Center until 1976, when he became the Senior Pastor. By 1980, the congregation had grown from 300 to 12,000. In 1981, Daugherty founded Victory Christian Center, which became one of Tulsa's largest churches. Daugherty was also founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute, and founded over 900 Bible-school campuses in 93 countries. Daugherty also founded Victory World Missions Training Center sending hundreds of missionaries around the world. In 1988, he founded the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing, medical, educational and recreational services to underserved families of North Tulsa. His television show, "Victory In Jesus" reached more than 100 million households in North America in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife have written more than a dozen books. Daugherty was one of America's best known charismatic pastors. In addition to his beloved wife and co-pastor, Sharon Annette (Swift) Daugherty, he is survived by his mother: Iru Daugherty. Their children: Sarah and Caleb Werhli, Ruth and Adam Sanders; John Daugherty, Paul and Ashley Daugherty. Grandchildren: Isaac and Elizabeth Werhli. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles and Linda Daugherty, Jack and Liz Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father: Ruel Jack Daugherty. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Mabee Center, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa. Doors will open at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks any contributions be made to Victory Christian Center Missions or Land and Building Fund to continue advancing the vision and ministry of Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty.
Published in Tulsa World on November 29, 2009
Tulsa World
Bill Sherman
Nov. 23, 2009
Billy Joe, Pastor and International Leader, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 57. He was born in Magnolia, AR to Ruel Jack and Iru (Smith) Daugherty. He attended Oral Roberts University and graduated with a degree in Christian Education. He served as Youth Pastor for Sheridan Christian Center until 1976, when he became the Senior Pastor. By 1980, the congregation had grown from 300 to 12,000. In 1981, Daugherty founded Victory Christian Center, which became one of Tulsa's largest churches. Daugherty was also founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute, and founded over 900 Bible-school campuses in 93 countries. Daugherty also founded Victory World Missions Training Center sending hundreds of missionaries around the world. In 1988, he founded the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing, medical, educational and recreational services to underserved families of North Tulsa. His television show, "Victory In Jesus" reached more than 100 million households in North America in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife have written more than a dozen books. Daugherty was one of America's best known charismatic pastors. In addition to his beloved wife and co-pastor, Sharon Annette (Swift) Daugherty, he is survived by his mother: Iru Daugherty. Their children: Sarah and Caleb Werhli, Ruth and Adam Sanders; John Daugherty, Paul and Ashley Daugherty. Grandchildren: Isaac and Elizabeth Werhli. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles and Linda Daugherty, Jack and Liz Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father: Ruel Jack Daugherty. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Mabee Center, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa. Doors will open at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks any contributions be made to Victory Christian Center Missions or Land and Building Fund to continue advancing the vision and ministry of Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty.
Published in Tulsa World on November 29, 2009
The official statement from the church released Sunday said, "We are sad to lose the presence of our pastor, shepherd, father, and brother. We are thankful, however, for his life, love, and influence on the individuals and ministries he inspired for the last 30 years ... The world will never be the same because of Billy Joe Daugherty. "It was a peaceful passing with his family and loved ones by his side." In addition to founding one of Tulsa's largest churches, Daugherty was founder of Victory Christian School, International Victory Bible Institute with 911 campuses in 93 countries, Victory World Missions Training Center which has sent hundreds of missionaries around the world, and the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing and medical, educational and recreational services to north Tulsans. His television show, Victory in Jesus, reached more than 100 million households in North America, in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife, Victory co-pastor Sharon Daugherty, have written more than a dozen books. Originally from Magnolia, Ark., he attended Oral Roberts University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Christian education. He was a youth minister in the 1970s at Sheridan Christian Center, and became senior pastor there in 1976 when the pastor retired. In 2005, he made national news when a man came forward at an altar call on a Sunday morning and slugged him in the face, opening a cut over his eye that required two stitches. Daugherty went to the Tulsa Jail to forgive the man, did not press assault charges, and later wrote a book about the experience: "Knocked Down But Not Out." In October 2007, Daugherty was named interim president of Oral Roberts University after ORU president Richard Roberts stepped down in the wake of allegations that he misused university funds. In addition to his wife, Sharon Daugherty, he is survived by his mother, Iru Daugherty. Among other survivors are his four children, all of them involved in the ministry, daughters Ruthie Sanders and Sarah Wehrli, and sons Paul and John. Daugherty was hospitalized last month with a viral infection in his throat when tests discovered the cancer. Services for the Victory Christian Center founder are now set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center. They are under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home.
Tulsa World
Bill Sherman
Nov. 23, 2009
Billy Joe, Pastor and International Leader, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 57. He was born in Magnolia, AR to Ruel Jack and Iru (Smith) Daugherty. He attended Oral Roberts University and graduated with a degree in Christian Education. He served as Youth Pastor for Sheridan Christian Center until 1976, when he became the Senior Pastor. By 1980, the congregation had grown from 300 to 12,000. In 1981, Daugherty founded Victory Christian Center, which became one of Tulsa's largest churches. Daugherty was also founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute, and founded over 900 Bible-school campuses in 93 countries. Daugherty also founded Victory World Missions Training Center sending hundreds of missionaries around the world. In 1988, he founded the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing, medical, educational and recreational services to underserved families of North Tulsa. His television show, "Victory In Jesus" reached more than 100 million households in North America in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife have written more than a dozen books. Daugherty was one of America's best known charismatic pastors. In addition to his beloved wife and co-pastor, Sharon Annette (Swift) Daugherty, he is survived by his mother: Iru Daugherty. Their children: Sarah and Caleb Werhli, Ruth and Adam Sanders; John Daugherty, Paul and Ashley Daugherty. Grandchildren: Isaac and Elizabeth Werhli. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles and Linda Daugherty, Jack and Liz Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father: Ruel Jack Daugherty. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Mabee Center, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa. Doors will open at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks any contributions be made to Victory Christian Center Missions or Land and Building Fund to continue advancing the vision and ministry of Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty.
Published in Tulsa World on November 29, 2009
Tulsa World
Bill Sherman
Nov. 23, 2009
Billy Joe, Pastor and International Leader, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 57. He was born in Magnolia, AR to Ruel Jack and Iru (Smith) Daugherty. He attended Oral Roberts University and graduated with a degree in Christian Education. He served as Youth Pastor for Sheridan Christian Center until 1976, when he became the Senior Pastor. By 1980, the congregation had grown from 300 to 12,000. In 1981, Daugherty founded Victory Christian Center, which became one of Tulsa's largest churches. Daugherty was also founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute, and founded over 900 Bible-school campuses in 93 countries. Daugherty also founded Victory World Missions Training Center sending hundreds of missionaries around the world. In 1988, he founded the Tulsa Dream Center, providing food, clothing, medical, educational and recreational services to underserved families of North Tulsa. His television show, "Victory In Jesus" reached more than 100 million households in North America in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide. He and his wife have written more than a dozen books. Daugherty was one of America's best known charismatic pastors. In addition to his beloved wife and co-pastor, Sharon Annette (Swift) Daugherty, he is survived by his mother: Iru Daugherty. Their children: Sarah and Caleb Werhli, Ruth and Adam Sanders; John Daugherty, Paul and Ashley Daugherty. Grandchildren: Isaac and Elizabeth Werhli. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles and Linda Daugherty, Jack and Liz Daugherty. Preceded in death by his father: Ruel Jack Daugherty. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Mabee Center, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa. Doors will open at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks any contributions be made to Victory Christian Center Missions or Land and Building Fund to continue advancing the vision and ministry of Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty.
Published in Tulsa World on November 29, 2009
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