Background
O'Brien, James Randall was born on August 29, 1949 in McComb, Mississippi, United States. Son of Donald Ray and Irene O'B.
O'Brien, James Randall was born on August 29, 1949 in McComb, Mississippi, United States. Son of Donald Ray and Irene O'B.
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi College, 1975; Master of Divinity, Doctor of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977, 82; postdoctoral studies, Yale University, 1986; Master of Sacred Theology, Yale University, 1987.
Associate missionary Home Mission Board, New Orleans, 1976-1978. Pastor Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, Louisiana, 1978-1980, DeGray Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 1980-1983. Assistant professor religion Ouachita Baptist University, 1980-1987.
Senior pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Little Rock, 1987-1991. Professor religion Baylor University, Waco, Texas, since 1991, executive assistant to president, since 1999. National treasurer New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990-1991, board trustees, 1989-1990.
Sergeant United States Army, 1970-1971, Vietnam. Member Society Biblical Literature, American Academy Religion.
Married Patricia Kay Donahoe, December 21, 1975. Children: Alyson, Shannon, Christopher.