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| Otis G. Clark |
Otis G. Clark was born on February 13, 1903, in Meridian, Oklahoma before Oklahoma
was even a state. At the time it was Indian Territory. Evangelist Clark is 106 years old. At
the age of 18 Otis was caught in the "1921 Tulsa Race Riot" in the Greenwood District of
Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the time Greenwood was a mecca for African-Americans who owned
their own successful businesses due to the oil boom. This riot was one of the worse race
riots on American soil caused by jealously. As a young man fleeing for his life he hoboed
on a train to California looking for his biological father and left Tulsa for many years.
The Lord saved him at the young age of nineteen. Evangelist Clark was converted to
Christianity while in jail for selling liquor during the Prohibition era. While attending a
revival at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California he heard about the holiness
movement. Lillian Coffey was the State Mother for the Church of God in Christ, and Clark
had the privilege of being her driver. While traveling to revivals with Mother Coffey, Clark
received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and was forever changed. Additionally, Clark had
the honor of serving, Charles H. Mason, whom he affectionately called “Dad.” Bishop
Mason is the leader and founder of the Church of God in Christ.
Clark was heavily involved with the original Azusa Street Mission members. The Azusa
Street Revival was led by William J. Seymour in Los Angeles, California. Before the Azusa
Street Mission building was torn down, Clark was given the Power of Attorney by Bishop
Driscoll over the Azusa Street Mission. He still has the original document. In 1942
Samuel M. Crouch of Los Angeles, California officially ordained Clark as an evangelist and
preacher. This took place at 33rd and Compton Street in Los Angeles.
While living in California, Clark had the opportunity to rub shoulders with many rich and
famous actors. He knew a young man named Steppin’ Fetchit. Steppin’ Fetchit chose
Clark to be a friend and buddy. Clark also had the opportunity to serve Clark Gable, Joan
Crawford and Charley Chaplin, some of America’s most famous movie stars. Clark and
his wife lived in Joan Crawford's home. He was the butler and she was the cook.
The years of 1929-1932 represented dark and desperate days for America, known as The
Great Depression. In the midst of the chaos of this time God blessed Clark. During The
Great Depression he was well provided for with ample food and clothing. Not once did he
stand in a bread or soup line.
To the glory of God, he has served as an International Evangelist for 80 years, longer than
the average life expectancy. Clark is presently going strong at the young age of 106 as he
continues to preach and write about the oracles of God.
Otis Clark's biography was released for his 105th birthday. To read more about his life -
order your copy today!
Interesting Facts:
was even a state. At the time it was Indian Territory. Evangelist Clark is 106 years old. At
the age of 18 Otis was caught in the "1921 Tulsa Race Riot" in the Greenwood District of
Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the time Greenwood was a mecca for African-Americans who owned
their own successful businesses due to the oil boom. This riot was one of the worse race
riots on American soil caused by jealously. As a young man fleeing for his life he hoboed
on a train to California looking for his biological father and left Tulsa for many years.
The Lord saved him at the young age of nineteen. Evangelist Clark was converted to
Christianity while in jail for selling liquor during the Prohibition era. While attending a
revival at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California he heard about the holiness
movement. Lillian Coffey was the State Mother for the Church of God in Christ, and Clark
had the privilege of being her driver. While traveling to revivals with Mother Coffey, Clark
received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and was forever changed. Additionally, Clark had
the honor of serving, Charles H. Mason, whom he affectionately called “Dad.” Bishop
Mason is the leader and founder of the Church of God in Christ.
Clark was heavily involved with the original Azusa Street Mission members. The Azusa
Street Revival was led by William J. Seymour in Los Angeles, California. Before the Azusa
Street Mission building was torn down, Clark was given the Power of Attorney by Bishop
Driscoll over the Azusa Street Mission. He still has the original document. In 1942
Samuel M. Crouch of Los Angeles, California officially ordained Clark as an evangelist and
preacher. This took place at 33rd and Compton Street in Los Angeles.
While living in California, Clark had the opportunity to rub shoulders with many rich and
famous actors. He knew a young man named Steppin’ Fetchit. Steppin’ Fetchit chose
Clark to be a friend and buddy. Clark also had the opportunity to serve Clark Gable, Joan
Crawford and Charley Chaplin, some of America’s most famous movie stars. Clark and
his wife lived in Joan Crawford's home. He was the butler and she was the cook.
The years of 1929-1932 represented dark and desperate days for America, known as The
Great Depression. In the midst of the chaos of this time God blessed Clark. During The
Great Depression he was well provided for with ample food and clothing. Not once did he
stand in a bread or soup line.
To the glory of God, he has served as an International Evangelist for 80 years, longer than
the average life expectancy. Clark is presently going strong at the young age of 106 as he
continues to preach and write about the oracles of God.
Otis Clark's biography was released for his 105th birthday. To read more about his life -
order your copy today!
Interesting Facts:
- Evangelist Clark is older than the state of Oklahoma, which was incorporated in
1907. - He knew original members of the Azusa Street Mission, which was started by
William J. Seymour in 1906 and was given the power of attorney of the original
Azusa Street Mission. - He is a 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Survivor. This took place on America’s Black Wall
street, the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK. - He still lives independently and has his own car
- He takes no medications
- He has all of his teeth, except for one, which he claims the dentist did not know
what he was doing when he pulled it. - He does not regularly wear glasses with the exception of reading glasses
- He eats whatever AND everything that is put before him—no restricted diet
- He recently threw out the 1st pitch for the Boston Red Sox
- He recently returned from his 2nd mission trip to Africa. The first when he was 103
yrs old and the second when he was 104 yrs old. - He is the world's oldest traveling evangelist!
| Booking Otis... |
If you are interesting in booking Otis for an event (ie. church service, centenarian
function, book signing, or a Christian and/or motivational function) please e-mail us at
Admin@LifeEnrichmentInc.Com or call 253/838/1592
Also, if you'd like to send Otis an e-mail, visit Otis@LifeEnrichmentInc.Com
function, book signing, or a Christian and/or motivational function) please e-mail us at
Admin@LifeEnrichmentInc.Com or call 253/838/1592
Also, if you'd like to send Otis an e-mail, visit Otis@LifeEnrichmentInc.Com
