William Arthur Ward
American writer
| Date of Birth | : | 17 Nov, 1921 |
| Date of Death | : | 30 Mar, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | : | United States |
| Profession | : | American Writer |
| Nationality | : | American |
William Arthur Ward was an American motivational writer.
Ward has written over 100 essays, poems, and meditations published in magazines such as Reader's Digest, The Phi Delta Kappan, Science of Mind, and various Christian publications. His column "Relevant Proverbs" appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and American Service Club publications. He is a frequently quoted author in Quot, an international weekly digest for public speakers.
A graduate of McMurry College, he earned his master's degree at Oklahoma State University but did not complete his doctoral work at the University of Texas and North Texas State University. In 1962 he was awarded an honorary degree by Oklahoma City University in recognition of "professional achievements, literary contributions and service to others".
Ward was an assistant to the president of Texas Wesleyan College (now Texas Wesleyan University) in Fort Worth in 1955. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he was director of Methodist Men for the Methodist Central Texas Conference for two years. For four years he taught the 140-member Sigler Bible Class at Polytechnic Methodist Church, where he also served as Sunday School superintendent and church leader.
He was a professional member of the American College Public Relations Association, the International Platform Association, the Religious Public Relations Council, and Phi Delta Kappa. In Fort Worth, he was on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including Rotary, the American Red Cross, and the Boy Scouts of America.
His biography appears in Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in Public Relations, and Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Works
- Fountain of Faith, ISBN 978-0837567495
- For this hour, ASIN B000OKBF82
- Thoughts of a Christian Optimist ASIN B00POEXA5O
- Prayer is done
Quotes
Total 23 Quotes
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
TODAY can be a healthy unusual day for you-and for others-if you take time to give someone a smile . . . to express a word of kindness . . . to lend a helping hand to someone in need . . . ..to write a note of gratitude . . . to give a word of encouragement to someone who is temporarily overcome with problems . . . to share a portion of your material possessions with others.
