Background
Leslie, William HOughton was born on July 10, 1932 in Norwalk, Ohio, United States. Son of William Houghton and Mildred (Wilkinson) Leslie.
Leslie, William HOughton was born on July 10, 1932 in Norwalk, Ohio, United States. Son of William Houghton and Mildred (Wilkinson) Leslie.
Student, Bob Jones University, 1953. Bachelor with honors, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1954. Master of Divinity, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1961.
Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1976.
Senior pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Pekin, Illinois, 1956-1959; assistant pastor, Moody Memorial Church, Chicago, 1959-1961; senior pastor, La Salle St. Church, Chicago, 1961-1990; senior associate, Mid American Leadership Foundation, Chicago, 1990-1993. Frequent retreat and forum speaker.
President Chicago Orleans Housing, Inc., 1970-1987. Board directors Just Life, Washington, 1986-1990, Cabrini-Green Neighborhood Development Partners, Chicago, 1986-1989, Kesho Maruno, Chicago, 1988-1993. International Urban Associates, Chicago, 1989-1993, Community Youth Creative Learning Experience, Chicago, 1990-1993.
Governor Opportunities International, Chicago, 1986-1993. Board directors Community Renewal Society, Chicago, 1987-1993, president, 1993. Member Institute for Spiritual Companionship (board directors 1986-1993), Institute for Justice Ministries (board directors 1990-1993), American Academy Religion, Society Biblical Literature, Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education.
Married Adrienne Andrews, July 21, 1956 (divorced July 1990). Children: Laurel, Lisa, Andrews, Mark.