Rev. Wilson W. Wickiser, Jr.

Ordained Southern Baptist Minister

Personal Data:

• Birth:  August 29^th, 1960  

• Married to Jeri Lynne Hudson, 1981        

• Children:  John (1984) and David (1987)

• Address:  818 Forest Green Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269

• Home phone:  618-589-9122     Cell phone:  931-623-1492

• e-mail:  wilson.wickiser@gmail.com

Ministry Goals:  To lead a Southern Baptist church to be all that God wants it to be, as put forth in Scripture.  This includes the following:

• Fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, by leading people to become Christ’s disciples, baptizing them, and teaching them to obey all that He commanded.

• Equip “the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:12-13).

• “Preach the word!  Be ready in season and out of season.  Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Tim 4:2).

• Serve as Christ’s ambassador by leading the church to take the reconciling message of Christ to the world around us (2 Cor 5:18-20).

• Lead God’s children to understand who they are in Christ (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 2:20) so they can experience abundant life in Christ (John 10:10).

Education:

• Master of Divinity, Luther Rice Seminary, 2006

• Master of Arts in Religion, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002

• Master of Science, Human Resources Management, Chapman University, 1996

• Bachelor of Science, Management Studies, University of Maryland, 1988

• Associate, Applied Science, Community College of Air Force, Instructor of Technology, 1987

• Associate, Applied Science, Community College of Air Force, Healthcare Management, 1986

• Associate of Arts, General Studies, Saint Leo College, 1985

Statement of Faith:  I believe the Baptist Faith and Message statement, as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2000, is an excellent Biblical statement of faith.

Family: 

• Jeri, my lovely wife, and a very active, faithful church member

• John, older son, a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force

• David, younger son, a seminary student at Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, AL

Church Service History:   

• Aug 08 - Present, Pastor, Swansea Church, Swansea, IL.  Responsible for proclaiming the Gospel when the church gathers for worship.  Leads the church to be a praying church.  Provides pastoral care for the members of the church.  Leads the church to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, and in the areas of worship, evangelism, discipleship, ministry, and fellowship.  Equips God's people for the work of ministry and aids them in their spiritual growth.  Biblically counsels members as needed.

• 2008, Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, New Franklin, MO.  Preached and taught God's Word, discipled members, and provided pastoral care.

• 2006-2007, Pastor, Ashland Baptist Church, Ashland, MO.  Preached Sunday morning and evening.  Led Wednesday evening prayer meeting and Bible study.  Implemented GROW visitation ministry.  Implemented preschool, children’s, and youth ministry teams.  Counseled.  The church added 34 new members in one year.

• 2003-2006, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Centerville, TN.  Preached the Word of God during the Sunday morning and evening services.  Led prayer meeting/Bible study Wednesday evenings.  Taught adult Sunday school.  Led discipleship training classes on Sunday and Tuesday nights.  Provided Biblical, pastoral leadership to this local body of Christ.  Counseled church members.  In three years the church grew spiritually and to greater health.  Baptized 37 people and added a total of 75 members.  Associational involvement:  Vacation Bible School Director for Alpha Baptist Association, 2005 and 2006.

• 2002-2003, Pastor, Bon Air Baptist Church, Arlington, VA.  Was responsible for preaching, teaching, evangelism, ministry, leadership, and administration for this small community church just outside of Washington, DC.

• Before entering the ministry, I sought to be faithful in serving the Lord through the ministries of the local church.  The information that follows indicates the areas of ministry in which I served.

  • Ordained deacon

  • Sunday school teacher, youth and adults

  • Youth basketball coach

  • Discipleship training leader/facilitator

  • Royal Ambassador leader

  • Pulpit supply

  • Pastor search committee

  • Various committees, special events, etc.

Secular Work History:  I believe the Lord used my military career to prepare me for aspects of the ministry, all the while growing and shaping me spiritually.  God had His hand on my life as I began my Air Force career as an 18-year old E-1, worked up to the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6), was commissioned as an officer, and attained the rank of Major.  As a Christian who has lived and worked in the secular world, I’m aware of the challenges and opportunities that believers encounter.  The following is a description of positions held while in the United States Air Force:

•  Executive Information/Decision Support Program Office, Department of Defense (Health Affairs), Falls Church, Virginia

  • Director, Program Control

• Headquarters, United States Air Force, Office of the Surgeon General, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC

  • Executive Officer to the Deputy Surgeon General

• Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base (Gunter Annex), Alabama

  • Flight Commander

  • Flight Training Officer

• 27th Medical Group, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico

  • Commander, Medical Squadron Section

  • Director, Personnel and Administration

  • Director, Military Construction Project

  • Director, Medical Logistics

• 56th Medical Group, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

  • Commander, Medical Squadron Section

  • Director, Medical Readiness

• USAF Hospital, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

  • Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Medical Resource Management

• Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany

  • 21st Air Force NCO Leadership School

    • Chief, Communication Skills

    • Chief, NCO Preparatory Course

  • USAF Clinic Rhein-Main

    • Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Medical Readiness

• USAF Hospital, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

  • Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Patient Administration

  • Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Outpatient Records

• USAF Regional Medical Center, Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines

  • Admissions and Dispositions Clerk

  • Outpatient Records Clerk

Military Awards and Decorations:  James 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” 

• Meritorious Service Medal, awarded five times

• Air Force Commendation Medal, awarded three times

• Air Force Achievement Medal, awarded three times

• Officer of the Quarter and Year, 23d Training Squadron, 1997

• Officer of the Quarter, Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools, 1997

• Officer of the Quarter, Officer Training School, 1997

• Young Healthcare Administrator of the Year, Air Combat Command, 1994

• Officer of the Quarter and Year, 27^th Medical Group, 1993

• Officer of the Quarter and Year, 56^th Fighter Wing, 1991

• Officer of the Quarter, 56^th Medical Group, 1991

• Distinguished Graduate, Academic Achievement Award, Military Studies Award: NCO Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, 1988

• Outstanding Young Man of America, 1987

• Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, USAF Clinic, Rhein-Main AB, Germany, 1984

• John Levitow Honor Graduate, NCO Leadership School, Royal Air Force Wethersfield, United Kingdom, 1984

Hobbies:  Reading, weight-lifting, cartooning, and basketball

Rev. Wilson W. Wickiser, Jr.

818 Forest Green Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269

home phone 618-589-9122, cell phone 931-623-1492

e-mail:  wilson.wickiser@gmail.com