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W. Michael Wilson
Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Associate Dean for Applied Ministries, and Chair of the Applied Ministries Division
817-923-1921 ext.6895



Dr. Wilson’s current research interest involves Christian leadership for the broader church and denominational community.  He is currently serving as a consultant to local churches, associations, state conventions, and national SBC agencies and boards in the areas of leadership, disciple-making and church health assessment.

Education

  • Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002
  • M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1974
  • B.S., Hardin-Simmons University, 1969

Experience

  • Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Professor of Practical Theology and Leadership, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas Mo., 2001-03
  • Director of Evangelism, Partnership Missions and Prayer Ministry, Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, Columbia, Md., 1996-2001
  • Evangelism and Special Projects Orientation Manager, Missionary Learning Department, Office of Human Resources, Foreign Mission Board, SBC, Richmond, Va., 1981-85
  • Director, Department of Evangelism, Colorado Baptist General Convention, Denver, Colo., 1979-81
  • Senior Pastor, First Southern Baptist Church, Yuma, Ariz.
  • Senior Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Aurora, Colo.
  • Minister of Evangelism, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas
  • Associate Pastor and Minister of Youth Education, First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas
  • Student Pastorates during college and seminary
  • Interim Pastorates in numerous churches in four state conventions since 1979
  • Owner/Broker, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Franchise, Denver, Colo.
  • CEO/Co-Founder, Estate Planning and Trusts Marketing organization, Denver, Colo.

Publications

  • My Personal Commitment to Christ, a guide for altar counselors.
  • Orientation Notebook for Overseas Volunteers, Foreign Mission Board, SBC.
  • Estate Planning for the 21st Century, American National Trust Services Publication.
  • Articles published in numerous periodicals and state papers.

Honors

  • Listed in Who's Who in America 2009
  • Listed in Notable Americans
  • Listed in the Dictionary of International Biography
  • Listed in Personalities of the West and Midwest
  • Listed in Who's Who in Religion in America
  • 1978 Community Leadership Award, Yuma, Ariz.
  • Fellowship of North American Evangelism Personnel, President, two terms
  • Colorado Baptist General Convention, President, two terms

Personal

  • Spouse: Olivia Faye Jackson
  • Children: Mark Andrew, Matthew Aaron, Sarah Elizabeth

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