Bishop Norman L. Wagner, a native of Youngstown, Ohio and pastor of Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church is the former presiding prelate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. During Bishop Wagner's early ministerial career he served as Youth Leader in his home church (Mt. Calvary) and its Assistant Pastor. In 1969, he began traveling extensively as a national evangelist. His highly anointed and dynamic preaching and singing quickly made him one of the most sought after revivalists and speakers.

In March 1971, Bishop Wagner was called to pastor Mt. Calvary. Under his pastorate, the church established Calvary Christian Academy, a national weekly televised program, Tel-A-World Ministries, Saints Saving and Trust Credit Union, and Calvary Towers Senior Citizens Complex. Bishop Wagner is known for his exemplary organization and leadership abilities. He has established an annual Leadership Conference which has been responsible for sharing his leadership insight with many ministers, pastors and wives, evangelists and teachers from all parts of the international body.

Bishop Wagner attended Youngstown State University and has received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Aenon Bible College and Bethel Theological Seminary. He has been listed in the "Who's Who" in Religion. He has written several books, pamphlets, articles, and is a frequent guest lecturer at Youngstown State University. He also composes music, often singing and directing the Mt. Calvary Concert Choir.