Wade Burleson is a writer , avocational historian , and teaching pastor at Emmanuel Enid , Oklahoma . Burleson was twice elected President of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma ( 2002 – 4 ) , and served as a trustee for the Southern Baptist Convention 's International Mission Board ( 2005 – 8 ) . Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating appointed Burleson to the northwest Oklahoma Higher Education Program Board where he was instrumental in establishing the Northwestern Oklahoma State University 's campus in Enid , Oklahoma . Burleson worked five years as the south Tulsa Police chaplain ( 1988 – 92 ) where he was awarded the '' Silver Star '' for outstanding service . He later served as chaplain for the Garfield County Sheriff 's Department ( 1992 – 2000 ) . The United States Department of Justice awarded Burleson a '' Certificate of Achievement '' for his work with victims and their families during the aftermath of 1995 Oklahoma City bombing
1995 Oklahoma City bombing
Oklahoma City bombing
Wade Burleson