Alumni

Alumni Spotlight

On May 18, 2008, Pastor Remus E. Wright, 1989 alum, became the first recipient of the Alumni Hall of Fame prestigious Presidents’ Choice Award in Urban Economic Development Excellence and Global Academic Achievement. At the First Alumni Hall Fame Awards Dinner, Rev. Wright donated $10,000 to Martin University, and pledges at least this amount annually. In addition he has bequest funds to the university and encourages all Martin University alumni to do the same.

Pastor Remus E. Wright has a tremendous passion for God’s word coupled with a love for God’s people. He has a contagious spirit of generosity that flows through every facet of his ministry. Having received his mandate from God, Pastor Wright, obediently fulfills his calling as Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Praise located in Houston Texas. Pastor Wright and his wife, Minister Mia Wright, are an anointed duo that God is using to make a change in the lives of people.

His vision is uncompromisingly clear, with one central principle; to build and develop a kingdom of empowered people for God. Holding firmly to the commissioned mandate in Matthew 28:18-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations”,

Education:

  • Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and Business Marketing.
  • Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
  • He is an active participant in the Harvard University Summer Leadership Institute Program for Economic Development through which he has been certified as a developer of faith-based community development programs.

Accomplishments:

  • Fountain of Praise (formally Post Oak Baptist Church) Began with less than 100 members in 1991, membership at The Fountain of Praise now exceeds 16,000.
  • In April 2007, The Fountain of Praise purchased a 153,000 sq foot facility on 14.5 acres that will provide opportunities to grow and develop new ministries, programs and partnerships.
  • In 2008, Pastor Wright was invited to present at the Oxford Round Table at the University of Oxford in England.
  • Pastor Wright also serves as a Spiritual Advisor to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department as well as many entertainers and professional athletes.
  • He was instrumental in establishing three churches in Zimbabwe while supporting The Fountain of Praise - Nigeria, The Fountain of Praise in Cachoeira, Bahia and Brazil.

For more information about Martin University’s Alumni Affairs Office, please contact Ms. Georgetta Smith ’98 at gsmith@martin.edu.