William Wilson (American academic) explained

Birth Name:William Marion Wilson
William Wilson
Order:4th
Office:President of Oral Roberts University
Predecessor:Mark Rutland
Richard Roberts
Oral Roberts
Birth Date:October 4, 1958
Birth Place:Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma Mater:Western Kentucky University
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Residence:Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Profession:Academic, author, Evangelist

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]

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. Wilson also attended the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Ministry degrees.

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. 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:

Personal life

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President . Charismanews.com . January 31, 2013 . 2013-05-19.
  2. Web site: Cleveland Daily Banner - Billy Wilson set to lead Oral Roberts . Clevelandbanner.com . February 1, 2013 . 2013-05-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054749/http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21588177/article-Billy-Wilson--set-to-lead--Oral-Roberts . 2013-09-21 .
  3. Web site: Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University . Faithnews.cc . January 31, 2013 . 2013-05-19.
  4. Web site: Jeremy Weber . Christianity Today Gleanings: Oral Roberts University Names Its Next President . Blog.christianitytoday.com . January 31, 2013 . 2013-05-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130204020558/http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/01/oral-roberts-university-names-its-next-president.html . 2013-02-04 .
  5. Web site: President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma . Oru.edu . 2013-05-19.
  6. Web site: Associated . The . Oral Roberts names Billy Wilson as new president . News OK . 2013-05-19.
  7. Web site: William "Billy" Wilson elected as fourth ORU president - Tulsa Business and Legal News: Newsmakers . Tulsabusiness.com . February 1, 2013 . 2013-05-19.
  8. https://oru.edu/about-oru/administration/office-of-the-president/index.php Oral Roberts University website, Retrieved 2023-07-20
  9. https://www.worldimpact.tv/about/bill-wilson World Impact TV website
  10. https://iphc.org/2022/10/13/dr-william-m-wilson-elected-for-second-term-as-chair-of-the-pentecostal-world-fellowship/ The International Penecostal Holiness Church website
  11. Web site: Review | Father Cry by Billy Wilson | Revival Magazine . Revivalmag.com . November 29, 2012 . 2013-05-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001657/http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson . 2016-03-04 . dead .
  12. https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/775419980 WorldCat item record
  13. Book: Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting . 9781596840331 . Wilson . Billy . January 1, 2005.
  14. https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60650344 WorldCat item record
  15. https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Billy-Wilson/188311410 Simon and Schuster website