Wilson Promoted to VP at Huntington

Reverend Arthur Wilson has been promoted to Vice President for Spiritual Formation at Huntington University. Wilson is the first person of color to be named a vice president at the Christian school founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ

Wilson began his tenure with Huntington University in 2009 as director of the Horizon Leadership Program. He joined the Senior Leadership Team in April 2016 as a dean of spiritual life.

“The University is privileged to have such a dynamic and committed leader as Arthur Wilson,” said Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, president of Huntington University. “Throughout his leadership journey at Huntington University, he has provided excellent and innovative oversight at every level.”

In a press release, Wilson said this new venture is “a combination of so many different things that are part of my journey where I'm able to be a steward for God and help young people develop their faith in a way that inspires them to continue making differences not only in their own lives but in the lives of others.”

But Wilson doesn’t consider this to be a personal achievement as much as a step in the right direction for Huntington University and a story of hope and opportunity for his community in Fort Wayne.

Wilson is a 2004 graduate of Taylor University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor of Science degree in pastoral ministries. In 2012, he earned a Master of Arts degree in youth ministry leadership from Huntington University. He and his family reside in Fort Wayne, and he serves as the vice-chair for the Northeast Indiana Youth for Christ, is an assistant pastor at Imani Baptist Chapel in Fort Wayne.