William Wilson (American academic)
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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 | M. Rutland Richard Roberts Oral Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Marion Wilson October 4, 1958 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 |
William Marion Wilson (born October 4, 1958) is the president of Oral Roberts University[1] in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to serving as president of Oral Roberts University, 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, Wilson 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 Oral Roberts University 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 Oral Roberts University 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
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. 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. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. 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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