Gilbert Bilezikian (born June 26, 1927, in Paris, France) is an American Evangelical Christian writer, professor, and lecturer.
Along with Bill Hybels, Bilezikian is a co-founder of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.
[1] He was drafted in the French army where he served as a medic in North Africa during the Algerian liberation conflict.
[1] He also pursued a seven-year post-doctoral program at the Sorbonne in Paris under Professor Oscar Cullmann.
[citation needed] Beginning in 1961, Bilezikian served for five years as pastor of Loudonville Community Church outside of Albany, N.Y..[1] He returned to Paris for seven years, during which time he taught at the European Bible Institute and served as Minister of Christian Education at the American Church in Paris.