Dr. Bill Jones Named New President of Columbia International University
January 18, 2024
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of 自慰视频.
Jones currently serves as 自慰视频 chancellor and previously served as 自慰视频 president from 2007-2017. Jones brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position.
In his previous role as 自慰视频 president, Jones laid the foundation for the university to move into the next century. His strategic, visionary approach included spearheading initiatives such as 自慰视频's first fully online degree program, and the Kepha Institute reaching students online in East Asia. Other initiatives included establishment of 自慰视频鈥檚 Cook School of Business, establishing intercollegiate athletics, the addition of six new buildings, and tripling the 自慰视频 endowment. Also, under Jones, the 自慰视频 Prison Initiative received full accreditation. Through an associate of arts degree, the equips inmates to serve as chaplain assistants in prisons throughout South Carolina.
Jones鈥 Bible study ministry to marketplace leaders, including state and federal government officials, was recognized by South Carolina when he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 2019, the state鈥檚 highest honor. He was also awarded the Key to the City of Columbia by Mayor Steve Benjamin in 2017. Having a passion for spreading the Christian faith, Jones co-founded in 1987, an organization that has planted over 4,000 churches around the world.
自慰视频 Board Chairman Dr. Hans Finzel says Jones鈥 life reflects his deep commitment to 自慰视频鈥檚 mission of educating students from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.
"Dr. Bill Jones has a rich history serving Columbia International University and the community of Columbia,鈥 Finzel said. 鈥淲e could not be more thrilled at his appointment as our next president as we enter our second century of impacting the nations with the message of Christ.鈥
Jones will begin serving as president on Feb. 1, 2024. Inauguration details will be forthcoming.
Jones replaces Dr. Mark Smith who resigned from 自慰视频 in February 2023 over health concerns. Interim President Dr. Rick Christman will continue serving 自慰视频 as executive vice president.
Dr. Jones is married to Debby Jones, who holds a master's degree in Christian Education from 自慰视频. Together, they have four married children and eleven grandchildren.
Founded in 1923, Columbia International University is private, Christian and multidenominational. With over 2,600 students studying on campus or online, 自慰视频 specializes in Bible-centered professional development that prepares students to impact the nations with the message of Christ in ministry, missions and the marketplace. 自慰视频 is recognized for its emphasis on biblical authority and world evangelization.听 听 听
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