Education

• Advanced Certificate in Women's Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2001
• Basic Certificate in Women's Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2000
• Ph.D. in Special Education and Speech Pathology, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1983
• M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1975
• B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1974
• Graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, New Orleans, LA 1970

Teaching Specializations

• Women's Ministry
• Ministry Wives

Ministry Experience

• Professor of Women's Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-present
• Director, Women's Ministry Programs, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997 - present
• Associate Director, Innovative Evangelism, New Orleans, LA, 1988 - present
• Director, Women's Enrichment Ministry, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1991 - present
• Inspirational Christian Speaker and Writer, presently
• Member, Foundation Board, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1997 - present
• Member, Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, 1990 - present
• TV/Radio Host, "A Word for Women" broadcast twice weekly on WBSN-FM and local network, New Orleans, LA, 1983 - 2005
• Chairman, Deacon Nominating Committee, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1995 - 1996
• Chairman, Missions Committee, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1991 - 1994
• Director, Girls in Action, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1982 - 1997
• Director, Woman's Missionary Union, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, 1980 - 82

Publications

Books

• Managing Editor, Women's Evangelical Commentary: Old Testament, Nashville, TN. Broadman-Holman, To be published in 2009.
• Managing Editor, Women's Evangelical Commentary: New Testament, Nashville, TN. Broadman-Holman, 2006.
• Author, Raising Moms: Daughters Caring for Their Mothers in Their Later Years, Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2006
• Author, A Woman's Guide to Joyful Living. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2004.
• Author, A Woman's Guide to Personal Discipline. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2003.
• Author, A Woman's Guide to Servant Leadership. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2002.
• Author, A Woman's Guide to True Contentment. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2001.
• Author, A Woman's Guide to Personal Holiness. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 2000.
• Author, Life Lessons from Women of the Bible. Nashville, TN: LifeWay, 1998.
• Author, A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Wellness: A Personal Bible Study of Colossians. Birmingham, AL: New Hope, 1998.
• Co-Editor and Contributor, The New King James Woman's Study Bible. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing, 1995.
• Author, Divine Discipline: How to Develop and Maintain Self-Control. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing, 1992.
• Author, Don't Miss the Blessing (Study Guide). Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing, 1990.
• Numerous other publications in books and periodicals.

Chapters, Articles, etc...

• “Dining Etiquette,” Interpersonal Relationship Skills for Ministers, New Orleans, LA: Dinstuhl Printing, 2002.
• Contributor, Transformed Lives: Taking Women’s Ministry to the Next Level. Nashville, TN: LifeWay, 2000.
• Contributor, Heartcall: The Call to Prayer. Alpharetta, GA: North American Mission Board, 1998.
• Contributor, Women Reaching Women: Beginning and Building a Growing Women’s Ministry, Nashville, TN; LifeWay, 1997.
• Bible Study Lessons for Virtue Magazine, 1996-present.
• Guest Editorials for Louisiana Baptist Message, 1988-91.
• Guidance material for Youth Discipleship Training Curriculum, Southern Baptist Convention, 1985.

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Ochsner Craniofacial Team, Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, LA, 1993-1996
• Director, Division of Communicative Disorders, Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, LA, 1981-1993
• Speech and Language Pathologist, Child Development Center, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA, 1978-1993
• Contract Teacher, Department of Special Education, University of New Orleans, 1990-92
• Speech and Language Pathologist, Jefferson Speech and Language Center, Metairie, LA, 1977-78
• Speech and Language Pathologist, Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, 1975-1977

Denominational Work

• President, Southern Baptist Convention Ministers' Wives, 2009-2010
• Advisory Board Member, Women's Ministry Network, 2009 - present
• Advisory Council, Women's Enrichment Ministry Council, LifeWay Christian Resources, 1995-present
• Member, Seminary Women's Network, 1991 - present
• Member, New Orleans Baptist Seaman's Service Board, 1997 - present
• Member, Local ACTS-TV Board, 1994 - present
• Executive Board, Louisiana Baptist Convention, 1994 - 1999
• Member, SBC Women's Ministry Study Group, 1992-93
• Member, Southern Baptist Convention, Resolutions Committee, 1987 and 1988
• Steering Committee, DaySpring Women's Conference, Home Mission Board, 1988-89
• Vice President, SBC Ministers' Wives Association, 1990

Additional Links and Resources:

• Dr. Rhonda Kelley's Speaking Schedule
• Women's Ministry Programs
• Dr. Chuck Kelley's Faculty Page
• Dr. Chuck Kelley's Speaking Schedule
• About the President Page