Dr. Rhonda H. Kelley
Dr. Rhonda H. KelleyPresident's Wife, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Professor of Women’s Ministry, Leavell College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Director of Women’s Ministry Programs, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Office: President's Home
Office Phone: (504) 282-4455, ext. 8588
Fax: (504) 283-1451
Home Phone: (504) 283-0804
E-Mail: rkelley@nobts.edu

Education

  • Advanced Women's Ministry Degree, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 2001
  • Basic Women's Ministry Degree, 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 Experience

  • Director, Women's Ministry Programs, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997 - present
  • Associate Director, Innovative Evangelism, New Orleans, LA, 1988 - present
  • Director, Women's Ministry Council, 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 2007.
  • Managing Editor, Women's Evangelical Commentary: New Testament, Nashville, TN. Broadman-Holman, 2006.
  • Author, Raising Moms: Daughters Loving Their Mothers in the 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, 1990-91
  • 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

  • Member, Local ACTS-TV Board, 1994 - present
  • Member, New Orleans Baptist Seaman's Service Board, 1997 - present
  • Advisory Council, Women's Enrichment Ministry Council, LifeWay Christian Resources, 1995-present
  • Member, Seminary Women's Network, 1991 - 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

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For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

Romans 5:19 (NIV)