Who We Are
The Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUef) is a professional service organization dedicated to serving Christian schools. With headquarters in Tulsa, OK, ORUef serves Christian schools both in the United States and around the world. ORUef provides support services, collaboration, and networking opportunities for Christian preschools, elementary, and secondary schools. We are leaders in school improvement and program development worldwide.
ORUef seeks to instill within member schools an enthusiasm to be responsible and reputable leaders in the field of education: professionally, academically and spiritually. Our goal is to strengthen Christian school leaders who appreciate the friendly exchange of ideas and dialogue among school leaders, teachers, and staff. Membership is open to all interested Christian schools who subscribe to the Purpose of the Fellowship and the Statement of Faith.
ORUef exists to serve schools and educators around the world, strengthening their generational impact spiritually, professionally, and academically by providing continuous spiritual development, resources for high academic quality, third-party validation and credibility, and financial stability all through the lens of a school’s mission and vision.
Our Purpose
Our History
ORUef was established in 1983 by Oral Roberts University (ORU) to provide services to PK-12 Christian schools, especially those with a Pentecostal/Charismatic distinctive. At that time, there were no other associations that provided services specifically to that part of the PK-12 Christian school community. While incorporated separately from Oral Roberts University, ORUef works closely with the university’s College of Education, who help to provide consulting services and professional development.
From its humble beginnings ORUef has grown to a membership of 100 Christian schools in 18 states and 12 nations, serving over 25,000 students as we continue to grow! Now is a great time to be a part of what God is doing in our schools.
Meet our Team
Chris Belyeu
Executive Director
Joy Lin Hall
Director of Accreditation
Dr. Hamilton Hernandez
Director of Member Services
Karen Paul
Office Administrator
Our Board
Robert Akers
Tara Bates
Dr. Kim Boyd
Ezzard Castillo
Daisy Idahosa
Dr. Jared Johnston
Gene Oborny
Patti Simon
What our members are saying
VFCA has been a member of ORUef since 1988. Our involvement in ORUef has propelled our school to be better academically, professionally, and spiritually. It is truly a partnership that we cherish.
ORUef has been influential in raising the level of education in our staff, which has resulted in a more creative and effective learning environment in our schools.
The greatest thing about ORUEef is the relationships which are forged with other Christian educators. There is nothing more encouraging than an unexpected email from another Christian educator letting you know that their school prayed for your school today.
