Background
Stroud, William Joseph was born on March 26, 1937 in Atkins, Arkansas, United States. Son of Joe Bryan and Carrie Lee (Griffen) Stroud.
Stroud, William Joseph was born on March 26, 1937 in Atkins, Arkansas, United States. Son of Joe Bryan and Carrie Lee (Griffen) Stroud.
Bachelor, California Western University, 1959. Master of Divinity, Iliff School Theology, 1963. Doctor of Theology, Iliff School Theology, 1970.
Instructor religion University Denver, 1965-1966. Assistant professor philosophy Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1966-1970. Associate professor philosophy and religion Salem College, Salem, West Virginia, 1970-1975.
Minister Smithburg Charge, Smithburg, 1978-1980, Perryville (Arkansas) United Methodist Church, 1980-1984, First United Methodist Church, Brinkley, Arkansas, 1984-1987, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, Sherwood, since 1987.
Member Society for Biblical Literature, American School Oriental Research, Sherwood C. of Chamber (board directors 1989-1990), Rotary (secretary 1987-1989).
Married Judith Ann Beck, December 30, 1956. Children: Annette Marie, Bruce William.