Education

• Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984
• B.A., University of Montevello, 1951
• M.R.E., NOBTS, 1969
• M.S.W., Tulane University, 1972
• Additional studies at Tulane University

Teaching Experience

• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985-present Teaching and Research Specializations: Loss & Grief, Marriage & Family, Communication, Aids Ministry, Divorce Issues, Ministry

Teaching Specializations

• Loss & Grief
• Marriage & Family
• Communication
• Aids Ministry
• Divorce Issues
• Ministry

Ministry Experience

• Family Life Coordinator, First Baptist Church, Chalmette, LA 1980-83
• Interim Minister of Education, Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA 1984-85
• Pastor's Wife

Publications

Articles

• "What Can I Do When People Experience Mental Illness?", Accent;
• "What People Need From the Church", Theological Educator;
• "Support Groups For Parents of Persons With Aids", Theological Educator
• "Journey Through Grief," Iuwess, Crisis & Loss, 1-99, Vol 7, #1

Presentations

• National Association of Church Social Workers, Montgomery, AL-Nov.1995
• Faculty Workshop, Group Work-Aug.1995
• National Association of Social Workers, LA Chapter, Baton Rouge-Oct.1995
• LA Childhood Education Conference, New Orleans-July 1992, ‘94, ‘95, ‘97
• Texas Childhood Education Conference, Waco,TX, Baylor University-July ‘96
• Texas Baptist Childhood Education Conference, Houston, TX 1998
• Georgia Childhood Education Conference, Columbus, GA 1998
• Louisiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, New Orleans, LA 1998
• Grief Conference, First Baptist Church, Meridian, MS, Sept. 1998
• Texas Baptist Childhood Education Conference, First Baptist Church, Houston, Keynote Speaker, April 1998
• Texas Baptist Childhood Education Conference, Baylor University, Conference Leader, May 1998
• Keynote Speaker, Noon Day Baptist Association Childhood Education Conference, Aug. 1998
• Parent/Child Workshop, Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA, Oct. 1998
• Grief Seminar, Carroll Baptist Church, Carroll, LA, Oct. 1998
• Ladies' Retreat, Kansas City, MO, March 1999
• ADEC Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 1999
• Retreat for Parents, New Prospect Church, Anderson, SC, March 1999
• Women's Retreat, Dry Creek, LA, April 1999
• Women's Conference, Willow Point Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA, May 1999
• Conflict Seminar, Baptist Student Union Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 1999