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'''William Marion Wilson''' (born October 4, 1958) is the president of [[Oral Roberts University]]<ref name= charisma>{{cite web|url=http://www.charismanews.com/us/38055-oru-names-billy-wilson-as-fourth-president |title=ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President |publisher=Charismanews.com |date=January 31, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]. He was previously the vice chairman for ORU board of trustees.<ref name=banner>{{cite web |url=http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21588177/article-Billy-Wilson--set-to-lead--Oral-Roberts |title=Cleveland Daily Banner - Billy Wilson set to lead Oral Roberts |publisher=Clevelandbanner.com |date=February 1, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054749/http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21588177/article-Billy-Wilson--set-to-lead--Oral-Roberts |archivedate=2013-09-21 }}</ref> |
'''William Marion Wilson''' (born October 4, 1958) is the president of [[Oral Roberts University]]<ref name= charisma>{{cite web|url=http://www.charismanews.com/us/38055-oru-names-billy-wilson-as-fourth-president |title=ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President |publisher=Charismanews.com |date=January 31, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]. He was previously the vice chairman for ORU board of trustees.<ref name=banner>{{cite web |url=http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21588177/article-Billy-Wilson--set-to-lead--Oral-Roberts |title=Cleveland Daily Banner - Billy Wilson set to lead Oral Roberts |publisher=Clevelandbanner.com |date=February 1, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054749/http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/21588177/article-Billy-Wilson--set-to-lead--Oral-Roberts |archivedate=2013-09-21 }}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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=== President of Oral Roberts University === |
=== President of Oral Roberts University === |
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Wilson joined the ORU board of trustees |
Wilson joined the ORU board of trustees in 2008. He was announced as the fourth president of Oral Roberts University on January 31, 2013<ref name="newsok">{{cite web|last=Associated |first=The |url=http://newsok.com/oral-roberts-names-billy-wilson-as-new-president/article/3750946 |title=Oral Roberts names Billy Wilson as new president |publisher=News OK |date= |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> and began his term on June 1, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://tulsabusiness.com/business_news/newsmakers/william-billy-wilson-elected-as-fourth-oru-president/article_c94cc3bc-6c96-11e2-ae8a-001a4bcf6878.html |title=William "Billy" Wilson elected as fourth ORU president - Tulsa Business and Legal News: Newsmakers |publisher=Tulsabusiness.com |date=February 1, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> 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.<ref>[https://oru.edu/about-oru/administration/office-of-the-president/index.php Oral Roberts University website, Retrieved 2023-07-20]</ref> |
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==Other work== |
==Other work== |
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===Committees=== |
===Committees=== |
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Wilson has worked with the [[Church of God of Prophecy]] and the Church of God.<ref>[https://www.worldimpact.tv/about/bill-wilson |
Wilson has worked with the [[Church of God of Prophecy]] and the Church of God.<ref>[https://www.worldimpact.tv/about/bill-wilson World Impact TV website]</ref> |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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In 2022 he was chosen to lead the Pentecostal World Fellowship; this was his second term as chair.<ref>[https://iphc.org/2022/10/13/dr-william-m-wilson-elected-for-second-term-as-chair-of-the-pentecostal-world-fellowship/ |
In 2022 he was chosen to lead the Pentecostal World Fellowship; this was his second term as chair.<ref>[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]</ref> |
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=== Publications === |
=== Publications === |
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Wilson has written ten books including: |
Wilson has written ten books including: |
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*''Father Cry''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |title=Review | Father Cry by Billy Wilson | Revival Magazine |publisher=Revivalmag.com |date=November 29, 2012 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001657/http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/775419980 |
*''Father Cry''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |title=Review | Father Cry by Billy Wilson | Revival Magazine |publisher=Revivalmag.com |date=November 29, 2012 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001657/http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/775419980 WorldCat item record]</ref> |
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*''Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting''<ref>{{Cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=U-CmAAAACAAJ | title = Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting | isbn = 9781596840331 | last1 = Wilson | first1 = Billy | date = January 1, 2005}}</ref><ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60650344 |
*''Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting''<ref>{{Cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=U-CmAAAACAAJ | title = Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting | isbn = 9781596840331 | last1 = Wilson | first1 = Billy | date = January 1, 2005}}</ref><ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60650344 WorldCat item record]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Wilson is married to Lisa. They have two children and several grandchildren.<ref>[https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Billy-Wilson/188311410 |
Wilson is married to Lisa. They have two children and several grandchildren.<ref>[https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Billy-Wilson/188311410 Simon and Schuster website]</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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*[http://www.oru.edu/drbillywilson/ Profile on ORU.edu] |
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*[http://worldimpact.tv World Impact homepage] |
*[http://worldimpact.tv World Impact homepage] |
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 6 July 2024
William Wilson | |
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 Official portrait for Oral Roberts University | |
| 4th President of Oral Roberts University | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Rutland Richard Roberts Oral Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Marion Wilson October 4, 1958 Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Residence(s) | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University Pentecostal Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Academic, author, Evangelist |
| Website | www |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Early work
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Committees
[edit]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
[edit]Wilson has written ten books including:
Personal life
[edit]Wilson is married to Lisa. They have two children and several grandchildren.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President". Charismanews.com. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University". Faithnews.cc. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma". Oru.edu. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ Associated, The. "Oral Roberts names Billy Wilson as new president". News OK. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ "William "Billy" Wilson elected as fourth ORU president - Tulsa Business and Legal News: Newsmakers". Tulsabusiness.com. February 1, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ^ Oral Roberts University website, Retrieved 2023-07-20
- ^ World Impact TV website
- ^ The International Penecostal Holiness Church website
- ^ "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.
- ^ WorldCat item record
- ^ Wilson, Billy (January 1, 2005). Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting. ISBN 9781596840331.
- ^ WorldCat item record
- ^ Simon and Schuster website
External links
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