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Wilbur Wong Yan Choy
Wilbur Wong Yan Choy (; May 28, 1918 – December 29, 2021) was an American bishop in the United Methodist Church, elected in 1972. He was the first Asian American elected as a bishop in the church. Early life and education Choy was born in Stockton, California on May 28, 1918, the son of Lie Yen and Ida Lee Choy. He earned an A.A. degree from Stockton Junior College (1944); a B.A. degree from the College of the Pacific (1946); and a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Pacific School of Religion (1949). Choy also held honorary doctorates from the Pacific School of Religion (D.D., 1969) and the University of Puget Sound. Ordained ministry While a college and seminary student, Choy served as associate pastor of the Chinese Methodist Church in Stockton. He was ordained deacon by Bishop James Chamberlain Baker in 1946. Following seminary, Choy was ordained elder by Bishop Donald Tippett, joining the California-Oriental Provisional Conference, continuing to serve the church in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant denomination based in the United States, and a major part of Methodism. In the 19th century, its main predecessor, the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a leader in evangelicalism. The present denomination was founded in 1968 in Dallas, Texas, by union of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England, as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. As such, the church's theological orientation is decidedly Wesleyan. It embraces liturgical worship, holiness, and evangelical elements. The United Methodist Church has a connectional polity, a typical feature of a number of Methodist denominations. It is organized into conferences. The highest level is called the General Conference and is the only organization which may speak officially for the UMC. The church is a member of the World Council of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
