William G. Tanner
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Willaim G. Tanner (b. 10, March 1930, d. 10, June 2007) was a Southern Baptist pastor, educator, administratior, and denominational leader. [1]
He was married to Ellen Yates Tanner. They had four children: William Tanner, Jr., Keith Tanner, Mark Kyle Tanner, and Kimberly Salter. [2]
[edit] Education
- Bryan High School, Bryan, Texas, 1947
- English and Religion, Baylor University, 1951
- Master’s of Administration, University of Houston, 1953
- Doctorate in Administration and Guidance, University of Houston, 1956.
- Bachelor of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1958
- Doctor of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1967
[edit] OBU President
During Tanner’s presidency, OBU’s enrollment grew from less than 1,600 to a university record of 1,818 in 1975. The University’s budget grew from $3.6 million to $5.2 million. He also oversaw the Mabee Learning Center capital project garner $1.8 million in gifts and contributions. He resigned as president of OBU to become president of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (now the North American Mission Board). [3]
| Preceded by Grady C. Cothen | Oklahoma Baptist University President 1966 - 1970 | Succeeded by E. Eugene Hall |
