James T. Draper Jr.

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James Thomas "Jimmy" Draper Jr. (born October 10, 1935) was president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1982 to 1984[1] and as president of Lifeway Christian Resources from 1991 to 2006.

James Thomas Draper Jr.
Born (1935-10-10) October 10, 1935 (age 89)
Occupation(s)Southern Baptist clergyman;

President of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1982 to 1984

Former president of LifeWay Christian Resources
Years active1956 - present
SpouseCarol Ann Floyd
Children3

He signed the Manhattan Declaration in 2009.[2]

He served on pastoral staff of numerous churches through Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, most notably as pastor of First Southern Baptist Church Del City Oklahoma, associate pastor at First Baptist Dallas under W. A. Criswell, and pastor of First Baptist Euless (now Cross City Church).[3]

See also

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Bibliography

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  • Authority: The Critical Issues for Southern Baptists (1984) (ISBN 978-0800713898)
  • We Believe: Living in the Light of God's Truth (2004) (ISBN 978-0633091293)
  • Biblical Authority: The Critical Issue for the Body of Christ (2001) (ISBN 978-0805424539)
  • Every Christian a Minister: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Serving God (2001) (ISBN 978-0767393799)
  • Lifeway Legacy: A Personal History of Lifeway Christian Resources and the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2006) (ISBN 9780805431704)

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Preceded by President of the Southern Baptist Convention
James Thomas Draper Jr.

1982–1984
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Lloyd Elder
President of LifeWay Christian Resources (formerly the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board)
James Thomas Draper Jr.

1991–2006
Succeeded by