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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]]. Prior to serving as president of Oral Roberts University, Wilson was the vice chairman for its 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> Wilson has also served as the executive director for 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]].
'''William Marion Wilson''' (born October 4, 1958) is the president of [[Oral Roberts University]] (O.R.U.)<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]]. Prior to serving as president of O.R.U., Wilson was the vice chairman for its 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> Wilson has also served as the executive director for 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]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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]]. 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" />
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]]. 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 ===
Wilson forged 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> 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 forged national [[Ecumenism|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> 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" />


=== President of Oral Roberts University ===
=== President of Oral Roberts University ===
Wilson joined the [[Oral Roberts University]] [[board of trustees]] 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 31, 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=February 1, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref>
Wilson joined the [[Oral Roberts University|O.R.U.]] [[board of trustees]] 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 O.R.U. on January 31, 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=February 1, 2013 |accessdate=2013-05-19}}</ref>


== Publications ==
== Publications ==

Revision as of 07:07, 7 December 2022

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 byM. 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 (O.R.U.)[1] in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to serving as president of O.R.U., Wilson was the vice chairman for its Board of Trustees.[2] Wilson has also served as the executive director for 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.

Early life

Wilson was born in Owensboro, Kentucky[3] and attended Daviess County High School. Upon graduation from high school, Wilson 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

Wilson forged national ecumenical coalitions with more than 250 denominations and parachurch ministries.[4][5] In 2006, Wilson served as the executive officer for the Azusa Street Centennial in Los Angeles, California. This revival drew more than 50,000 people from 106 nations.[4]

President of Oral Roberts University

Wilson joined the O.R.U. board of trustees in 2008. After a vast search that included more than 170 presidential prospects,[6] Wilson was announced as the fourth president of O.R.U. on January 31, 2013. He began his term on June 1, 2013.[7]

Publications

Wilson has written several books:

  • Father Cry;[8] According to WorldCat, the book is in six libraries.[9]
  • Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting;[10] According to WorldCat, the book is in four libraries.[11]

References

  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. ^ "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.
  9. ^ WorldCat item record
  10. ^ Wilson, Billy (January 1, 2005). Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting. ISBN 9781596840331.
  11. ^ WorldCat item record
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