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Dr. Jerry Rankin

member since April 22, 2008

Jerry Rankin was elected as the 11th president of the International Mission Board on June 14, 1993. Born in Tupelo, Miss., Dr. Rankin received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi College in Clinton and the Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
He and his wife, Bobbye, were appointed in 1970 as Southern Baptist missionaries to Indonesia where they served as church planters. Later he served as associate to the area director and then area director for Southern Asia and the Pacific. He brings 23 years of overseas service to his current position of leadership.
The Rankins have two children, both of whom are married and have been appointed for missionary service

Dr. Jerry 's Presentations

Featured Presentations

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    Six Characteristics of Successful Small Groups/Sunday Schools

    Whether you call it Sunday School or Small Groups, whether they meet on Sunday morning or on Tuesday night, there are six key characteristics of successful small groups.

    Length: 54 minutes

    Views: Viewed 191 times.

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    The Cooperative Program

    So What Exactly Is The Cooperative Program?

    Most of us want to be good stewards with whatever finances we have. So if we are already giving to mission offerings why is it important to give to the cooperative program? This session will help answer that question.

    Length: 22 minutes

    Views: Viewed 42 times.

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    Calling out the Called

    From a biblical and practical perspective, participants will examine God's multi-dimensional call to believers and explore ways to discern and respond and God's specific call in their lives. In the second part of the study participants will explore ways to help call out the called in their churches.

    Length: 42 minutes

    Views: Viewed 37 times.