wfn.org | ABCUSA: Peavy Named Acting Publisher of Judson Press

["SCHRAMM, Richard" <Richard.Schramm@abc-usa.org>]

American Baptist News Service (Valley Forge, Pa. 11/20/02)--Linda M. Peavy,
director of marketing for Judson Press of American Baptist Educational
Ministries, has been named acting publisher of Judson Press, effective
through June 30, 2003.

The appointment was announced today by the Rev. Daniel J. Rawleigh, acting
executive director of Educational Ministries.

Peavy, who joined the Educational Ministries staff in 1998, has led
marketing strategies for Judson Press books, periodicals, curriculum and
church products.  She previously was marketing director for Pilgrim
Press/United Church Press in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Linda has been effective in many areas, particularly in reaching out to
African American sisters and brothers both within and outside American
Baptist Churches USA," Rawleigh said.  "Her leadership is welcome in a
difficult time of discernment and possible transition."

Questions concerning Judson Press should be directed to Peavy at
1-800-ABC-3USA/x2114.

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