“We have seen miracles.”
That’s how John Roger Breland sums up a life dedicated to spreading the gospel message to people of all nations through word, song and deed. Breland is retiring as executive director of the Roger Breland Center for Performing Arts in the Alabama School of the Arts and was honored at the university’s 2025 graduation ceremony on May 10.
Roots to leadership, investment
University of Mobile President Charles Smith noted, “It’s difficult to imagine the University of Mobile without Roger and Linda Breland. For over two decades, these dear friends have invested in our university and changed the lives of countless students. Dr. Breland’s contribution to the Christian music industry is unparalleled. Literally hundreds of musicians, artists and worship leaders can trace their roots back to his leadership and investment.”
For 31 years, Breland served as founder and director of TRUTH — one of the first internationally successful contemporary Christian recording groups. For the past 23 years, he played a pivotal role in shaping the University of Mobile’s Alabama School of the Arts.
Along the way, Breland mentored generations of young men and women who today are successful leaders in the music industry and churches around the world.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Kathy Dean and originally published by the University of Mobile.
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