Bradley R. Wilcox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brad Wilcox
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| Born | 25 December 1959 (age 65) |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University, B.S., M.Ed. University of Wyoming, PhD |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Employer | Brigham Young University |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah G. Gunnell |
| Children | 4 |
Bradley Ray Wilcox, born on December 25, 1959, is a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He is also a leader in the Young Men organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has written several books, including The Continuous Atonement, and often speaks at Church events.
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Early Life and Education
Brad Wilcox grew up in Provo, Utah. For a time, he lived in Ethiopia. When he was younger, he served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. He even wrote a song for his mission there!
Becoming a Teacher
He went to Brigham Young University (BYU) and earned a degree in elementary education in 1985. After that, he worked as a sixth-grade teacher in Provo. He continued his studies at BYU, getting a master's degree in teaching. Later, he earned a PhD from the University of Wyoming. His studies focused on how to teach reading and writing.
Professor at BYU
After finishing his education, Brad Wilcox became a professor at BYU. He first taught in the Teacher Education Department. Later, he moved to the Department of Ancient Scripture, where he teaches about religious texts.
Church Service
Brad Wilcox has served in many roles within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been a scout leader and a bishop. He also served on the Sunday School General Board.
Mission President
From 2003 to 2006, he was a president of the Chile Santiago East Mission. This means he led and guided missionaries serving in that area.
Speaking and Leadership Roles
Brad Wilcox often speaks at Church Educational System programs. These include popular events like Especially for Youth and BYU Education Week. One of his speeches, called His Grace is Sufficient, is very popular. It has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times online.
In April 2020, Brad Wilcox was asked to serve as a leader in the Young Men general presidency of the Church. He became the second counselor to Steven J. Lund. In April 2023, he was called to be the first counselor.
Personal Life
Brad Wilcox is married to Deborah G. Gunnell. They have four children. Deborah is a registered nurse and also served a mission in Guatemala.
Books and Articles
Brad Wilcox has written many books and articles. His most well-known book is The Continuous Atonement. He has also written books for parents and even children's books. He has published articles about encouraging children to read.
Some of His Books
- The Continuous Atonement (2009)
- Raising Ourselves to the Bar (2007)
- The Best-Kept Secrets of Parenting (2014)
- The Continuous Atonement for Teens (2015)
- Born to Change the World: Your Part in Gathering Israel (2019)
- Hip, Hip, Hooray! for Annie McRae (2019) - a children's book
Images for kids
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Brad Wilcox speaking at an event.
