BISHOP NORMAN L. WAGNER|Accomplishments

The leader of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church on Youngstown’s South Side died Saturday and was honored during services Sunday. A look at some of his achievements:

Graduated from South High School and Youngstown State University before earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theology from Aenon Bible College in Columbus and Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis.

Attended a luncheon in 1982 at the White House, where President Ronald Reagan recognized him as one of 100 “Outstanding Black Clergymen in America.”

Began as pastor of Mount Calvary in March 1971 and was installed three months later.

Established Calvary Towers Serior Citizens complex on Market Street.

Helped found and served as chairman of Legacy Academy for Leaders and Arts, a charter school.

Was internationally known and sought after as a speaker, teacher and preacher.