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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 31, 2013. |
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 31, 2013. |
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He began his term on June 1, 2013. Since then, the university has experienced major declines in approval from alumni as well as bombarding attacks and critiques from media outlets across the United States. His asinine policies and tyrannical leadership qualities lead to nothing but ostracized and isolated Christians, which happens to be the antithesis of Oral Robert's original mission to "go into every man's world." <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> |
He began his term on June 1, 2013. Since then, the university has experienced major declines in approval from alumni as well as bombarding attacks and critiques from media outlets across the United States. His asinine policies and tyrannical leadership qualities lead to nothing but ostracized and isolated Christians, which happens to be the antithesis of Oral Robert's original mission to "go into every man's world." Students and alumni alike wonder what the university's original chancellor would say of his new vision for the school. <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> |
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Billy 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 Wilson 66 Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lisa Wilson |
| Children | Two children |
| Residence(s) | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University Pentecostal Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Academic, Author, Evangelist |
| Website | www |
Billy Wilson (born October 4, 1958) is the president of Oral Roberts University[1] 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.[2] He 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, 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.
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
As the former leader of the Awakening America Alliance, Dr. 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]
Oral Roberts University
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,[6] Wilson was announced as the fourth president of Oral Roberts University on January 31, 2013. He began his term on June 1, 2013. Since then, the university has experienced major declines in approval from alumni as well as bombarding attacks and critiques from media outlets across the United States. His asinine policies and tyrannical leadership qualities lead to nothing but ostracized and isolated Christians, which happens to be the antithesis of Oral Robert's original mission to "go into every man's world." Students and alumni alike wonder what the university's original chancellor would say of his new vision for the school. [7]
Publications
Wilson has written several books:
- Father Cry[8] According to WorldCat, the book is in six libraries.[9]
- Zuzu's Petals: Our Wonderful Life With God[10] According to WorldCat, the book is in four libraries.[11]
- Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting[12] According to WorldCat, the book is in four libraries.[13]
External links
- Profile on ORU.edu
- World Impact homepage
- Empowered21 Conversation Participants
- International Center for Spiritual Renewal Profile[permanent dead link]
References
- ^ "ORU Names Billy Wilson as Fourth President". Charismanews.com. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ a b "Faith News Network » Wilson Named President of Oral Roberts University". Faithnews.cc. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ a b Jeremy Weber (2013-01-31). "Christianity Today Gleanings: Oral Roberts University Names Its Next President". Blog.christianitytoday.com. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ "President-Elect - Dr. Billy Wilson - Oral Roberts University - A Christian College, based in Tulsa Oklahoma". Oru.edu. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ Associated, The. "Oral Roberts names Billy Wilson as new president". News OK. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ "William "Billy" Wilson elected as fourth ORU president - Tulsa Business and Legal News: Newsmakers". Tulsabusiness.com. 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ "Review | Father Cry by Billy Wilson | Revival Magazine". Revivalmag.com. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ WorldCat item record
- ^ "Zuzu's Petals: Our Wonderful Life With God: Billy Wilson: 9781892435460: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. 2004-04-01. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ WorldCat item record
- ^ Wilson, Billy (2005-01-01). "Fasting Forward: Advancing Your Spiritual Life Through Fasting". ISBN 9781596840331.
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