Bill Jones

Dr. William H. Jones, also known as Bill Jones, is a prominent figure at Columbia International University (CIU) with a rich history of leadership and service. He currently serves as the eighth president of CIU, having been named to this position in January 2024.12

Career at CIU

Presidential Roles:

• Eighth President: February 1, 2024 - present2
• Sixth President: 2007 - 20173

Other Positions:

• Chancellor: 2017 - 20243

Achievements and Initiatives

During his first tenure as president, Dr. Jones implemented several significant initiatives:

• Introduced CIU's first fully online degree program
• Established the Kepha Institute for reaching students in East Asia
• Founded the Cook School of Business
• Launched intercollegiate athletics
• Oversaw the addition of six new buildings
• Tripled the CIU endowment fund
• Secured full accreditation for the CIU Prison Initiative12

Recognition and Awards

• Awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 2019, South Carolina's highest civilian honor23
• Received the Key to the City of Columbia from Mayor Steve Benjamin in 201712

Education

• B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
• Certificate in Theology, Western Conservative Baptist Seminary
• D.Min., Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions
• D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Seminary3

Personal Life

Dr. Jones is married to Debby Jones, who holds a master's degree in Christian Education from CIU. They have four married children and eleven grandchildren.2

Other Contributions

• Co-founded Crossover Global in 1987, an organization that has planted over 4,000 churches worldwide23
• Conducts Bible study ministry for marketplace leaders, including state and federal government officials23

Dr. Jones' leadership and vision have significantly impacted CIU and its mission to educate students from a biblical worldview and impact the nations with the message of Christ.2