William B. Oden

William Bryant Oden is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988. He was born 3 August 1935 in McAllen, Texas. He is married to Marilyn Brown Oden, the author of over eight books. They have four children and four grandchildren.

William graduated from Oklahoma State University earning a (B.A. in Philosophy), where he also became a Sigma Chi. He earned the M.Div. degree from Harvard University, and the Th.D. from Boston University. He has received honorary doctorates from Oklahoma City University (D.D.), and Centenary College (Doctor of Humane Letters). He is also the brother of Thomas Oden, professor at Drew University School of Theology.

Prior to his election to the Episcopacy, William served as Pastor of Aldersgate U.M.C., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1963–69); St. Stephen's U.M.C., Norman, Oklahoma (1969–76); Crown Heights U.M.C., Oklahoma City (1976–83) and First U.M.C., Enid, Oklahoma (1983–88).

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