Why this does not seem to bother professors of Biblical Studies, Theology and Church History, nor affect the professional development budgets of their schools, I do not know. Publicity regarding the annual meeting was somewhat of a problem this year, mostly my fault. With Bob being new, I failed to work out a schedule of publication with him that would get word of the annual meeting out in a timely way to the membership. Perhaps a letter from the president between OB issues as soon as we have the program finalized would solve the problem. Although we had information on the website early, members are not yet accustomed to checking the website for information about the annual meeting.
Membership is flat although members are increasingly conscientious about keeping their dues current.
Not being a semi-retired missions statesman with freedom to travel such as are David Hesselgrave or Robertson McQuilkin, I found it difficult to maintain the level of promotional work they performed in order to benefit the society. Although I do travel widely to speak, meet and consult, it is often confined to a weekend with classes and meetings awaiting me back in Columbia on both Friday and Monday. Annual meeting time and place. We are a unique organization inasmuch as we seek to relate both to the academic community and the world of mission organizations. Then, on the other two years, we have met with the ETS and, when possible, developed a common theme.