Minutes of the 2002 Annual Meeting 

Jimmy Byrd (Vanderbilt University) 

Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer 

The twenty-second annual meeting of the National 

Association of Baptist Professors of Religion was called to 

order by President Molly T. Marshall. A moment of silence 

was observed remembering the passing of former member o 

the NABPR, John Joseph Owens. Also recognized was 

Findley Edge, who, though not a member of the Association, 

touched the lives of many who shaped the guild. Richard F. 

Wilson, Executive Secretary, gave greetings and 

acknowledged the planning of Molly Marshall for the Meeting. 

Bill Leonard introduced presenters for a discussion on Charles Kimball's book, 

Following the presentation, Bill Leonard and Molly Marshall made a special 

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At 11:00, President Molly Marshall convened the annual business session. The 

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of Page Kelley. Professor Kelley's wife, Vernice Kelly accepted the Festschrift on 

behalf of her late husband. Bill Leonard introduced President Molly Marshall for 

the Presidential Address, "Participant in the Life of God: A Trinitarian 

Pneumatology." At the conclusion of the paper Marshall opened the flo 

questions and comments from the Association, which were moderated by Bill 

Leonard. 

When Religion Becomes Evil. Presenting were Walter Harrelson and Dianne 

Oliver. Kimball concluded the program with his responses and additional 

reflections on this timely book. 

presentation to Richard Wilson in honor of his ten years of service to the NA 

as Executive Secretary-Treasurer. (These ten years were preceded by two years 

of service as Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer.) Wilson was presented 

with both a framed resolution, read by Leonard, and a plaque of appreciation. 

The Association unanimously endorsed the resolution. Dr. Wilson then made 

brief comments of appreciation and reflection on the past accomplishments an 

future promise of the Association. Replacing Wilson as Executive Secretary- 

Treasurer is Danny Mynatt.  

2001 minutes were approved. Executive Secretary Richard Wilson gave the 

report from the Executive Committee. Marshall then recognized Dianne Olive 

who offered the nominations of Bill Leonard for president and Nancy deClaisse- 

Walford for vice president of the Association for 2003. There was no opposition, 

and the nominees were elected by unanimous vote. Marshall then recognized Bil 

Leonard, chair of the Editorial Board, for the report of the board and to report on 

the Editorial Board Nominating Committee. Leonard and Scott Nash reported tha

David May had resigned as editor of PRS. The new editor will be Mikeal Parsons, 

and the headquarters of the journal will move to Baylor. Returning members of 

the board are Bill Leonard, Ben Leslie, and Elizabeth Newman. Newly elected 

members are Sally Smith Holt, Doug Weaver, and Diane Wuddel. 

Mark Medley announced that the Region at Large would meet with the College 

Theology Society again this year, May 29- June 1 at Marquette University in 

Milwaukee. The theme of the convention is "Spirit, Church, and World." The 

meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am.