William Odell Crews

Background

Crews, William Odell was born on February 8, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of William O. Senior and Juanita (Pearson) Crews.

Education

Bachelor, Hardin Simmons U., 1957; HHD, Hardin Simmons U., 1987; Bachelor of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1964; Doctor of Divinity, California Baptist College, 1987.

Career

Pastor, Grape Creek Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas, 1952-1954; pastor, Plainview Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, 1955-1957; pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Sterling City, Texas, 1957-1960; pastor, 7th St. Baptist Church, Ballinger, Texas, 1960-1965; pastor, Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Brownwood, Texas, 1965-1967; pastor, Victory Baptist Church, Seattle, 1967-1972; pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon, 1972-1977; director committee, N.W. Baptist Convention, Portland, 1977-1978; pastor, Magnolia Ave Baptist Church, Riverside, California, 1978-1986; president, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, California, since 1986. President N.W. Baptist Convention, Portland, 1974-1976, Southern Baptist General Convention California, Fresno, 1982-1984.

Membership

Trustee Foreign Mission Board, Richmond, Virginia, 1973-1978, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980-1985, Marin Cmty. Hospital Foundation, 1992-1995. Board directors Midway Seatac Boys Club, Des Moines, 1969-1972.

Member Marin County Chamber of C. (board directors 1987-1995), Midway Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1968-1972), Rotary (board directors San Rafael chapter since 1992, president Portland club 1975-1976, president-elect Riverside club 1984-1985).

Connections

Married Wanda Jo Ann Cunningham. Children: Ronald Wayne, Rhonda Ann Crews Bolei.

Father:

William O. Senior Crews

Mother:

Juanita (Pearson) Crews

Spouse:

Wanda Jo Ann Cunningham

child:

Ronald Wayne Crews

child:

Rhonda Ann Crews Bolei Crews