Carol Ann Draper

Carol Ann Draper has been carefully crafted by God through a life-time of experiences. She was raised in a Christian family that was loving and dedicated. She was the head-majorette in the band in her high school and elected "Most Beautiful" by her classmates her senior year. Her outward beauty is surpassed by an amazing spirit and heart passion that expresses itself in everything she does.

She has seen the highs and lows of life with her preacher husband and their ministry together, seeing three kids grow into mature and Christ-honoring adults, and now has six grandchildren, who all love the Lord and two of them are in the ministry. What an incredible woman she is and her testimony and messages for women are unsurpassed.

She was honored in 2006 by being named the recipient of the Mrs. J.M. Dawson award given annually for the woman recognized as having lasting and significant ministry in the SBC.

Childhood

Carol Ann Draper was born on November 3 in San Antonio, Texas, raised in a Christ-centered Home and the youngest of three children. Saved at age seven and surrendered for “special service” at age nine.

Education

Graduated: Brazosport High School, Freeport, Texas
Attended: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
PHT Degree: Southwestern Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas (PHT = put Hubby through!)
Still Enrolled: In the Lord’s Seminary of Daily Living …ever learning more about my Precious Savior and Lord.

Marriage Ministry

Married: July 14, 1956 to Jimmy Draper a ministerial student at Baylor University, now Dr. James T. Draper, Jr., President Emeritus of LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, Tennessee.

Pastor’s Wife: For 35 years and loved it.

July 1991: Became the wife of an Executive and still in ministry.

Husband retired Feb. 1, 2006: Both still active in ministry.

Family

Claim to Fame: My precious children who Love the Lord and are serving
Him faithfully in their local churches.

Randy Draper…and wife Elizabeth have two sons, Kyle and Kevin.

Bailey Draper…and wife Kim have two sons Jon and James.

Terri Draper Wilkinson…and husband Mike have Wes and Leigh Ann.

Grandchildren: are a joy and delight to “MIMI’S” heart.

Mother-in-Law

Lois Draper, known to all that knew her, as “Grandmother” lived in our home for 32 years. A Godly woman and one who loved me regardless and brought warmth, fun and love into our home. The Lord called her home in October 1997.

Ministry

Widely used as a conference and seminar speaker. Gifted counselor, Bible teacher and communicator. Her genuine walk with the Lord makes her “believable” as she shares Bible principles and truths. Hear her prayerfully.

Awarded the Mrs. J.M. Dawson award in 2006 at the SBC Ministers’ Wives Luncheon in Greensboro, NC, which is given annually to a woman whose distinguished service has made a “distinct denominational contribution.”