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James T. Draper, Jr.

b. 1935

Texas Baptist clergyman

Writer LifeWay Christian ResourcesSouthern Baptist
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About James T. Draper, Jr.

Born 1935. James T. Draper, Jr. is an American writer, lifeWay Christian Resources, southern Baptist and southern Baptist Convention.

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

He signed the Manhattan Declaration in 2009.

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).

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Important facts

Born
10 October 1935, Hartford
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, LifeWay Christian Resources, Southern Baptist, Southern Baptist Convention
Nationality
United States
Education
Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James T. Draper, Jr.?

Texas Baptist clergyman

When was James T. Draper, Jr. born?

James T. Draper, Jr. was born on 10 October 1935 in Hartford.

What is James T. Draper, Jr.'s occupation?

James T. Draper, Jr. is a writer, lifeWay Christian Resources, southern Baptist and southern Baptist Convention.

What nationality is James T. Draper, Jr.?

James T. Draper, Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James T. Draper, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q6143921

· DBpedia: James T. Draper Jr.

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