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]
William Wilson | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Early life
editWilson 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
editEarly work
editIn 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
editWilson 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
editCommittees
editWilson 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
editWilson has written ten books including:
Personal life
editWilson 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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