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|birth_name = William Marion Wilson
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|alma_mater = [[Western Kentucky University]]<br />[[Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)#Higher education|Pentecostal Theological Seminary]]
|alma_mater = [[Western Kentucky University]]<br />[[Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)#Higher education|Pentecostal Theological Seminary]]
|residence = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], U.S.
|residence = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], U.S.
|profession = [[Academic]], [[Author]], [[Evangelism|Evangelist]]
|profession = Academic, author, [[Evangelism|Evangelist]]
|religion = Protestantism
|website = {{URL|www.oru.edu}}
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|spouse = Lisa Wilson
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'''Billy 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=2013-01-31 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]. Prior to his election as president of Oral Roberts University, Wilson served as the vice chairman for the 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=2013-02-01 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |deadurl=yes |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 |df= }}</ref> He has also served as the executive director for the International Center for Spiritual Renewal in [[Cleveland, Tennessee]]<nowiki/> and the chair and executive director of the Empowered 21 Initiative. In addition, Wilson has served on various boards and committees, including the Mission America Coalition (Lausanne USA) Facilitation Committee, the [[Pentecostal World Fellowship]] Advisory Board, and the [[International Christian Embassy Jerusalem]].
'''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>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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Wilson was born in [[Owensboro, Kentucky]]<ref name=faithnews>{{cite web|url=http://www.faithnews.cc/?p=13893 |title=Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University |publisher=Faithnews.cc |date=January 31, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> and attended [[Daviess County High School]]. He then attended [[Western Kentucky University]] in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky|Bowling Green]], Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education.<ref name="faithnews" /> Wilson also attended the [[Pentecostal Theological Seminary]] in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he earned his Master of Arts and [[Doctor of Ministry]] degrees.<ref name="banner" />

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Wilson was born in [[Owensboro, Kentucky]] <ref name=faithnews>{{cite web|url=http://www.faithnews.cc/?p=13893 |title=Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University |publisher=Faithnews.cc |date=2013-01-31 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> and attended [[Daviess County High School]]. Upon graduation from high school, Wilson attended [[Western Kentucky University]] in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky|Bowling Green]], [[Kentucky]], where he earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education.<ref name="faithnews" /> Wilson also attended the [[Pentecostal Theological Seminary]] in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he earned his [[master of arts]] and [[doctor of ministry]] degrees.<ref name="banner" />


== Career ==
== Career ==

=== Early work ===
=== Early work ===
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In 2006, Wilson served as the executive officer for the [[Azusa Street Revival|Azusa Street Centennial]] in Los Angeles, California, which drew more than 50,000 people from 106 nations.<ref name="christianitytoday" /> He also worked the Awakening American Alliance to create national ecumenical coalitions with more than 250 denominations and [[parachurch organization|parachurch]] ministries.<ref name=christianitytoday>{{cite web |author=Jeremy Weber |url=http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/01/oral-roberts-university-names-its-next-president.html |title=Christianity Today Gleanings: Oral Roberts University Names Its Next President |publisher=Blog.christianitytoday.com |date=January 31, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204020558/http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/01/oral-roberts-university-names-its-next-president.html |archivedate=2013-02-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oru.edu/drbillywilson/ |title=President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma |publisher=Oru.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref>


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=== President of Oral Roberts University ===
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Dr. Wilson forged national ecumenical coalitions with more than 250 denominations and parachurch ministries.<ref name=christianitytoday>{{cite web |author=Jeremy Weber |url=http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/01/oral-roberts-university-names-its-next-president.html |title=Christianity Today Gleanings: Oral Roberts University Names Its Next President |publisher=Blog.christianitytoday.com |date=2013-01-31 |accessdate=2013-05-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204020558/http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/01/oral-roberts-university-names-its-next-president.html |archivedate=2013-02-04 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oru.edu/drbillywilson/ |title=President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma |publisher=Oru.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> In 2006, Wilson served as the executive officer for the [[Azusa Street Revival|Azusa Street Centennial]] in [[Los Angeles, California]]. This revival drew more than 50,000 people from 106 nations.<ref name="christianitytoday" />
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>


==Other work==
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=== Oral Roberts University ===
===Committees===
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>


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 joined the [[Oral Roberts University]] [[Board of Trustees]] as a member in 2008. After a vast search that included more than 170 presidential prospects,<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> Wilson was announced as the fourth president of Oral Roberts University on January 30, 2013.
He 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=2013-02-01 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref>


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 ==


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=== Publications ===
Wilson has written several books:
Wilson has written ten books including:
* Father Cry<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |title=Review &#124; Father Cry by Billy Wilson &#124; Revival Magazine |publisher=Revivalmag.com |date=2012-11-29 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> According to WorldCat, the book is in six libraries.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/father-cry-healing-your-heart-and-the-hearts-of-those-you-love/oclc/775419980&referer=brief_results WorldCat item record]</ref>
* Zuzu's Petals: Our Wonderful Life With God<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Zuzus-Petals-Wonderful-Life-With/dp/1892435462 |title=Zuzu's Petals: Our Wonderful Life With God: Billy Wilson: 9781892435460: Amazon.com: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date=2004-04-01 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref> According to WorldCat, the book is in four libraries.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/zuzus-petals-our-wonderful-life-with-god/oclc/54111187&referer=brief_results WorldCat item record]</ref>
*''Father Cry''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://revivalmag.com/article/review-father-cry-billy-wilson |title=Review &#124; Father Cry by Billy Wilson &#124; 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>
* Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting<ref>{{Cite journal | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=U-CmAAAACAAJ | title = Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting | isbn = 9781596840331 | author1 = Wilson | first1 = Billy | date = 2005-01-01}}</ref> According to WorldCat, the book is in four libraries.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/fasting-forward-advancing-your-spiritual-life-through-fasting/oclc/60650344&referer=brief_results WorldCat item record]</ref>
*''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>

==Personal life==
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 ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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*[http://www.oru.edu/drbillywilson/ Profile on ORU.edu]
*[http://www.oru.edu/drbillywilson/ Profile on ORU.edu]
*[http://worldimpact.tv World Impact homepage]
*[http://worldimpact.tv World Impact homepage]
*[https://archive.is/20130629024223/http://www.empowered21.com/conversation_participants.php Empowered21 Conversation Participants]
*[https://archive.today/20130629024223/http://www.empowered21.com/conversation_participants.php Empowered21 Conversation Participants]
*[http://icfsr.org/executive-director-billy-wilson International Center for Spiritual Renewal Profile]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Latest revision as of 16:32, 6 July 2024

For other people named Billy Wilson, see William Wilson (disambiguation).
William Wilson
Official portrait for Oral Roberts University
4th President of Oral Roberts University
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 1, 2013 (2013-06-01)
Preceded byMark Rutland
Richard Roberts
Oral Roberts
Personal details
Born
William Marion Wilson

(1958-10-04) October 4, 1958 (age 66)
Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Residence(s)Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma materWestern Kentucky University
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
ProfessionAcademic, author, Evangelist
Websitewww.oru.edu

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

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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

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Early work

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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

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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

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Committees

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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

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Wilson has written ten books including:

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

Personal life

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

References

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  1. ^ "ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President". Charismanews.com. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University". Faithnews.cc. January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  4. ^ 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.
  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
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