Page, Franklin S., 1952-

Denominational leader and pastor, Dr. Franklin S. Page was born August 23, 1952 in Robbins, North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Gardner-Webb University in psychology. Page earned a M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation is in the field of Christian ethics. Dr. Page pastored several churches in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina before being elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2006. He has served on the executive boards of the South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina Baptist state convention. From 2009 to 2010, Page served as vice president of evangelism at the North American Mission Board. In June, 2010, he was elected sixth president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. Page is the author of several books and commentaries and has written numerous articles for theological journals and magazines. He has conducted revivals and led Bible, family life, and evangelism conferences across the United States and around the world. Page has served as an adjunct instructor at Southeastern and Southwestern Seminaries.