Background
Dunham, Maxie D. was born on August 12, 1934 in Deemer, Mississippi, United States.
Dunham, Maxie D. was born on August 12, 1934 in Deemer, Mississippi, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Mississippi, 1955. Master of Theology, Emory University, 1958. DDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1977.
Minister, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1955-1958;
minister, Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1959-1963;
minister, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea United Methodist Church, San Clemente, California, 1964-1973;
minister, West Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1968-1973;
director, Upper Room Fellowship Department, Nashville, Tennessee, 1973-1975;
world editor, Upper Room Fellowship Department, Nashville, Tennessee, 1975-1982;
senior minister, Christ United Methodist Church, Memphis, 1982-1994;
president, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, since 1994. Chairman World Evangelism of the World Methodist Council, since 1986. Chairman of Commission World Methodist Evangelism Institute.
Trustee Wesley Foundation, Baddour Foundation. Board directors Metropolitan Interfaith Association, Higher Edition and Ministry. Member Nashville Area Committee on the Episcopacy.
Married Jerry Lynn Morris, March 15, 1957. Children: Kim (Mistress John Reisman), Kerry (Mistress Jason Peeples), Kevin.