James T. Draper Jr.

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

James Thomas Draper Jr.
Born (1935-10-10) October 10, 1935
OccupationSouthern Baptist clergyman;

President of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1982 to 1984

Former president of LifeWay Christian Resources
Years active1956 - present
Spouse(s)Carol Ann Floyd
Children3

He signed the Manhattan Declaration in 2009.[2]

See also

Bibliography

  • 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)

References

Preceded by
Bailey E. Smith
President of the Southern Baptist Convention

James Thomas Draper Jr.
19821984

Succeeded by
Charles Stanley
Preceded by
Lloyd Elder
President of LifeWay Christian Resources (formerly the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board)

James Thomas Draper Jr.
19912006

Succeeded by
Thom S. Rainer
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