Virgil R. Trout (1927–2016)

Dr. Trout was widely regarded as one of the top speakers of the 20th century, speaking across the globe in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Canada and in 44 different states.

During his career, he had delivered speeches at more than one-third of the major universities in the United States, including Harvard and MIT.

Dr. Trout received two doctorate degrees: a Doctor of Laws Degree from Pepperdine University and a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oklahoma Christian College.

Dr. Trout was first and foremost a minister of the Word of God for the churches of Christ for 63 years. He delivered sermons from the pulpits of many churches across the country and throughout the world.