Papers, 1998-2000.

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Papers, 1998-2000.

The collection is primarily correspondence, written and received when Dr. Patterson was president of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1998-2000, with some other documents such as articles, clippings and sermons. Topics included relate to the current issues under discussion by the convention and its agencies and commissions at that time. Subjects mentioned include Calvinism, women in ministry, abortion and homosexuality. Correspondence relates to an invitation from the Chinese government to Dr. Patterson to attend a meeting there to discuss missionary activities in China by Southern Baptists. Also included is correspondence between the president of the United States of America, William Jefferson Clinton, and Dr. Patterson, and other notable political figures.

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Southern Baptist minister, educator, seminary administrator and leader of conservative resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention. Graduate of Hardin-Simmons University (B.A.) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Th. M. and Th. D.). In 1992 he was elected president of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. From 1998 to 2000 he served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. From the description of Papers, 1998-2000. (Hudson Valley Community College). World...