Lester L. Roloff, the youngest son of Harry A. and Sadie Roloff, was born at Dawson, Texas, on the old Blackland Farm, where his boyhood taught him the discipline of hard work and frugal endeavor. Equipped with the word of God, the courage of the American frontier, and the homespun philosophy of common people, he began a road of faith that touched thousands of lives for God. As a pastor, tent evangelist, and radio preacher, he became a willing servant whose talents were used widely, and on June 8, 1951, Roloff Evangelistic Enterprises was organized, giving birth to a great ministry for people in trouble. Countless thousands were touched and blessed by him, and he was regarded as the preacher's friend, the church's standard bearer, the common man's leader, and the hope of the destitute. His sons in the ministry were across America, and his converts were around the world. Affectionately known as Brother Roloff, he was likened to Lincoln as one who wore the signs and savor of the soil. He took his milk cow to Baylor University in 1933, and there, in the early morning cow shed, the disciplines of prayer, patience, and humility had their desired effect. For more than fifty years, he faithfully preached the word of God to both great and small, and his love for people drove him night and day to help anyone in need, regardless of the personal cost in time.