Special thanks go to each of these individuals who have contributed so much to the work and the success of the Wayne E. Oates Institute.

• Mrs. Elaine Parker Akin
• Mr. H.L. "Bert" Akin
• Mrs. Alberta Allen
• Dr. Henlee Barnette
• Mr. Howard and Mrs. Barbara Dan Butt, Jr.
• Dr. Hardy and Mrs. Ardelle Clemons
• Ms. Evelyn Gordinier
• Dr. A. Christopher and Annie Hammon
• Dr.Ted Hodge
• Drs. Leslie and Vicki Hollon
• Dr. James and Mrs. Cannan Hyde
• Dr. Walter and Mrs. Jackie Jackson
• Ms. Kay Keegan
• Drs. Roy and Lynn Meckler
• Ms. Eleanor Miller
• Dr. Charles Oates
• Dr. Wayne E. and Mrs. Pauline Oates
• Ms. Anne Ogden
• Dr. John Patterson
• Dr. James Pollard
• Dr. Chester Raber
• Ms. Ellie Schaffer
• Mr. Norris and Mrs. Jan Shockley
• Dr. Jack and Mrs. Carolyn Turner
• Ms. Martha Wiglesworth
• Dr. Jan Yusk

Founding Corporate Members:

• Baptist Healthcare
• The Cralle Foundation
• The Gheens Foundation
• Highland Baptist Church
• V.V. Cooke Foundation