He
served as pastor of churches in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Indiana
prior to joining Southern in 1994 as founding dean of the Billy Graham
School.

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"He is a gifted man of authority
in the areas of trends within the Christian church and in church growth.

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A deep admirer prior to their meeting, Graham and
Boone developed a close friendship based on their mutual dedication to God.
The presidential search committee of LifeWay
Christian Resources' board of trustees today recommended that Dr. Draper Jr. He
and his wife, Nellie Jo, have three sons: Sam, Art and Jess.

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Reflecting on his relationship with Graham and inspiration for this homage,
Pat notes, "I was surprised that no one had thought to pay tribute in music
to this great man before and I knew it was time.

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"I look forward to the vote of the full board of trustees in
September.

LifeWay is one of the world's largest providers of Christian products and
services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and
video recordings, church supplies and Internet services through
LifeWay.

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He has served as a church consultant and church growth conference speaker
for several years and is in frequent demand as a speaker in Southern
Baptist churches.
Last February, after Draper announced his intentions to retire in 2006, the
trustees appointed a search committee whose members are: Chairman Rick
Evans (Ala.

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LifeWay's full board of trustees will vote on the recommendation at its
Sept.D."

Draper, who will be 70 in October, told trustees his decision to retire is
borne out of his "love for LifeWay" and his "commitment to do what is best"
for the organization and its kingdom ministry .

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The song itself is reminiscent of "We Are
The World" with such vocalists as Andre Crouch, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes,
and Michael McDonald, among others, handling verses and the entire ensemble
joining on the indelible chorus, "He heard the word, got the call, took the
message to us all , said it so we all could understand.com. 17 to work alongside Draper to
ensure a smooth transition , according to search committee chairman Rick
Evans. Established in Nashville, Tenn., in 1891, the company owns and
operates 124 LifeWay Christian Stores throughout the United States, as well
as two of the largest Christian conference centers in the country.

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PRESS RELEASE Stars Come Together on Pat Boone-Penned 'Thank You Billy Graham' Paying Tribute to 'America's Pastor'

Ticket demand so outstripped capacity that event organizers were
compelled to relocate the Crusade to the larger Flushing Meadows to
accommodate the anticipated crowds." He is a member of both the Academy for Evangelism in Theological
Education and the American Society for Church Growth.

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"Dr . "I am looking
forward to this process and to a smooth transition of leadership," said
Draper .

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On the eve of what might prove to be Billy
Graham's final crusade, legendary musician Pat Boone has brought together
some of the brightest stars from across the musical spectrum to create a
moving tribute to the renowned 86-year-old evangelist's life and work.
Rainer become the company 's next president after James T. 1. Rainer is dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions,
Evangelism and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, KY. 12-13 meeting in Nashville .

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We owe him a huge
debt of gratitude. Dr.

Rainer is founder, president and CEO of the Rainer Group, one of the
nation's leading church and denominational consultant organizations.

"We 've had a great presidential search committee," said Draper, who has
served as LifeWay president since 1991 and shepherded the company through a
period of phenomenal growth, with a focus on making LifeWay a "kingdom
enterprise" that provides biblical solutions to Southern Baptists and the
broader evangelical community.), Secretary Ken Jones
(Tenn.

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"I have explicit confidence in the process
the committee followed and the members' sensitivity to the Lord.), Mark Anderson (Miss.), Melvin Pugh (Penn.

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A portion of proceeds from the recording will benefit Mercy
Corps and Samaritan's Purse, two charitable organizations dedicated to
relieving poverty around the world. He
is a prolific writer, and a respected educator , whose works are widely read
among Christian leaders. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

A 59-member board of trustees, representing 33 states and the District of
Columbia, govern LifeWay , an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Ex-Officio members are
Wayne Hamrick, trustee chairman; Ed Ethridge, trustee vice chairman; and
Bobby Welch, SBC president.

Editor's Note: See the sidebar, "What Others are Saying" for more quotes
about Thom Rainer.

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He plans to work closely
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Sites and ministries proclaiming the Gospel message of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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The lead track on Boone's upcoming late summer gospel release, "Glory
Train: The Lost Tapes," Boone penned "Thank You, Billy Graham" with gospel
producer, David Pack, and country singer, Billy Dean.

PRESS RELEASE Thom S. Rainer Recommended as President-Elect of LifeWay Christian Resources

Rainer has proven himself to be a successful leader of the local
church and at the seminary," said Evans. Rainer will provide the kind of leadership
LifeWay needs for the years ahead . I am
incredibly excited to have a man of Thom Rainer's gifts and vision to work
alongside in the months ahead. He is a proven leader, a brilliant statesman
and a gifted visionary.

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View the video tribute at www.).

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Boone's labor of love, "Thank You, Billy Graham," inspired the
participation of musical artists from various genres including pop, country
and gospel.

Boone's relationship with Graham began in the 1950s when they met at a
Christian award gala."
(Click here for details )
Rainer, 50, is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama, and earned the
Master of Divinity and Ph. 1, when he'll step down and the new
president will assume full responsibility for the position ."

The recommendation of Rainer follows an intense six-month search that began
with the committee members' pledge to pray every day, seeking God's
guidance through the process, said Evans, adding that the committee
received a "significant number" of nominations.

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The tribute video performance opens with Bono's perspective lauding
Graham's global influence and then rolls into a stunning montage
highlighting his impressive career and the notable figures who have looked
to him for spiritual guidance." He continues, "He has
brought so many people across the world closer to God. Rainer is author of 16 books, including "Surprising
Insights from the Unchurched," "The Unchurched Next Door " and "Breakout
Churches. That's why I believe LifeWay's best days are still
ahead.

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Graham's upcoming
crusade in New York City, June 24 through 26, will be his first in the
region since 1991 and was originally scheduled to be held at Madison Square
Garden. If approved, Rainer would become
LifeWay 's president-elect and begin Oct.

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Thom S.), Bill Henard (KY.),
Roger Willmore (Ala.

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"I am honored and excited to be the nominee of the search committee," said
Rainer.) , Vice Chairman Phil Neighbors (Calif.), and Tom Woodson (Okla.

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