Leadership Development Coordinator

Born

May 22, 1950, in Rutherfordton, NC

Education

·         Ed.D., University of Georgia, 1988

·         M.R.E., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, 1976

·         B.A., Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, 1972

Family

Married: Judith S. Orr, 1973
Children: John and Steven

Current Position

Coordinator for Leadership Development, 1996 - present

Church Ministry

Minister of Education:

·         Broadway Baptist Church , Fort Worth, 1990-1996

·         First Baptist Church , Decatur, GA, 1981-1990

·         First Baptist Church , Somerset, KY, 1976-1981

·         DeHaven Memorial Baptist Church, LaGrange, KY, 1975-1976

Assistant Minister of Education:

·         Deer Park Baptist Church , Louisville, KY, 1974-1975

Publications

·         Transitional Factors in the Faith Development of Middle Adults, University of Georgia, 1988

·         The Baptist Identity: Four Fragile Freedoms Leader's Guide, Smyth and Helwys, 1994

·         Contributor to Formations Adult Teaching Guide, Smyth and Helwys, 1993;

·         Contributor to Violence: A ChristianResponse - Teaching Suggestions, CBF and BGCT-CLC, 1995

Other Work

Adult Consultant:

·         Kentucky Baptist Convention, 1975-1981

·         Georgia Baptist Convention, 1981-1990

·         Faculty of State-wide Sunday School Conferences: Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia

·         Contract Teacher, School of Christian Training: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1983

·         Faculty of Convention-wide Conference:European Baptist Convention, 1989

Interests

Family, sports, woodworking, teaching adults

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