Originally operating as a traveling revival with claims of curing the sick, in 1963 Oral Roberts University was founded by the ministry.
[2] According to Oral Roberts, his ministry began when God spoke to him and he was healed of both tuberculosis and stuttering.
Richard currently holds healing rallies in the United States and nations around the world.
Richard also hosts a nightly television program The Place for Miracles and Richard's wife Lindsay hosts a daily half-hour program Make Your Day Count that ministers especially to the needs of women.
"[9] His wife, Linda Salem Roberts, is paid $75,255 plus $150,700 and D. Michael Bernard earned $175,228.