Billy Wilson (academic)
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| Billy Wilson | |
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| 4th President of Oral Roberts University | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Mark Rutland Richard Roberts Oral Roberts |
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| Born | William Wilson 65 Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Wilson |
| Children | Two children |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Kentucky University Pentecostal Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Academic, Author, Evangelist |
| Religion | Protestantism |
| Website | www |
Dr. 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.
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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.[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
References
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