Background
Lewis, William Bryant was born on May 22, 1931 in Pinckeyville, Illinois, United States. Son of Harmon B. and Ethel (Brown) Lewis.
Lewis, William Bryant was born on May 22, 1931 in Pinckeyville, Illinois, United States. Son of Harmon B. and Ethel (Brown) Lewis.
AB, Southern Illinois University, 1953. Postgraduate, Perkins School Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1953. Bachelor's Degree, Drew University, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1963.
Pastor Centenary Methodist Church, United Methodist Church, Lambertville, New Jersey, 1954-1957; pastor Centenary Methodist Church, United Methodist Church, Murphysboro, Illinois, from 1963; bishop Dakotas district northern central jurisdiction, Fargo, North Dakota, since 1989.
Chairman board Evangelism, Southern Illinois Conference, 1960-1964. Member 3d Oxford Institute Methodist Theological Studies, Lincoln College, Oxford, England, 1965. Member Society of America Church History, Masons, Kiwanis.
Married Janet Mae Dean, December 23, 1951. Children: Rebecca Ann, Constance Susan, Harmon Bradley.