William Wilson (academic)

William Marion Wilson (born October 4, 1958) is the president of Oral Roberts University[1] in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was previously the vice chairman for ORU board of trustees.[2]

William Wilson
Official portrait for Oral Roberts University
4th President of Oral Roberts University
Assumed office
June 1, 2013 (2013-06-01)
Preceded byM. Rutland
Richard Roberts
Oral Roberts
Personal details
Born
William Marion Wilson

(1958-10-04) October 4, 1958
Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Residence(s)Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma materWestern Kentucky University
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
ProfessionAcademic, author, Evangelist
Websitewww.oru.edu

Early life

Wilson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky[3] and attended Daviess County High School. He then attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education.[3] Wilson also attended the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Ministry degrees.[2]

Career

Early work

In 2006, Wilson served as the executive officer for the Azusa Street Centennial in Los Angeles, California, which drew more than 50,000 people from 106 nations.[4] He also worked the Awakening American Alliance to create national ecumenical coalitions with more than 250 denominations and parachurch ministries.[4][5]

President of Oral Roberts University

Wilson joined the ORU board of trustees in 2008. He was announced as the fourth president of Oral Roberts University on January 31, 2013[6] and began his term on June 1, 2013.[7] Since taking this post, he has launched the “Whole Leaders for the Whole World” campaign which has raised money for scholarships, as well as overseeing building work for a new library, nursing and engineering complex and athletic centres.[8]

Other work

Committees

Wilson has worked with the Church of God of Prophecy and the Church of God.[9]

Wilson has also served as the executive director of the International Center for Spiritual Renewal in Cleveland, Tennessee and the chair and executive director of the Empowered 21 Initiative. In addition, he has served on boards and committees for Mission America Coalition (Lausanne, USA) Facilitation Committee, the Pentecostal World Fellowship advisory board, and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.

In 2022 he was chosen to lead the Pentecostal World Fellowship; this was his second term as chair.[10]

Publications

Wilson has written ten books including:

  • Father Cry[11][12]
  • Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting[13][14]

Personal life

Wilson is married to Lisa. They have two children and several grandchildren.[15]

References

  1. "ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President". Charismanews.com. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  2. "Cleveland Daily Banner - Billy Wilson set to lead Oral Roberts". Clevelandbanner.com. February 1, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. "Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University". Faithnews.cc. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  4. Jeremy Weber (January 31, 2013). "Christianity Today Gleanings: Oral Roberts University Names Its Next President". Blog.christianitytoday.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  5. "President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma". Oru.edu. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. Associated, The. "Oral Roberts names Billy Wilson as new president". News OK. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  7. "William "Billy" Wilson elected as fourth ORU president - Tulsa Business and Legal News: Newsmakers". Tulsabusiness.com. February 1, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  8. Oral Roberts University website, Retrieved 2023-07-20
  9. World Impact TV website
  10. The International Penecostal Holiness Church website
  11. "Review | Father Cry by Billy Wilson | Revival Magazine". Revivalmag.com. November 29, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  12. WorldCat item record
  13. Wilson, Billy (January 1, 2005). Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting. ISBN 9781596840331.
  14. WorldCat item record
  15. Simon and Schuster website
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.