Pinson, William M(eredith), Jr.

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PINSON, William M(eredith), Jr.

PINSON, William M(eredith), Jr. American, b. 1934. Genres: Human relations/Parenting, Social commentary, Theology/Religion. Career: Executive Director, Baptist General Convention of Texas, 1982-, now emeritus. Professor of Christian Ethics, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas, 1963-75; Pastor, First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1975-77; President, Golden Gate Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, California, 1977-82. Publications: Ambassadors and Christian Citizenship, 1963; How to Deal with Controversial Issues, 1966; Resource Guide to Current Social Issues, 1968; No Greater Challenge, 1969; (with T. B. Maston) Right or Wrong, 1971; (with C. E. Fant) Twenty Centuries of Great Preaching, 13 vols., 1971; A Program of Application for the Local Church, 1972; (with B. Glass) Don't Blame the Game, 1972; (with C. E. Fant) Contemporary Christian Trends, 1972; The Local Church in Ministry, 1973; The Five Worlds of Youth, 1974; (co-author) Growing Disciples Through Preaching, 1976; Families with Purpose, 1978; Introduction to Christian Ethics, 1979; The Biblical View of the Family, 1981; World Topical Bible, 1981; Ready to Minister, 1984. Address: 333 N Washington, Dallas, TX 75246, U.S.A. On- line address: pinson@bgct.com

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