Monday, February 22, 2010

DOCTORAL STUDIES AT SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: Letter to Pastor Billy Russell (and Others), First Baptist Church of Bolivar, MO

Monday, February 22, 2010


From the Desk of Marie O’Hara
Mailing Address                                        
Bolivar, MO  65613

Pastor Billy Russell, Former Pastor Ray Leininger,
      and Former Interim Pastor Rodney Reeves
316 North Main
Bolivar, MO 65613
Office Phone: 417-326-2431   Office Fax: 417-326-4706

Dear Brothers in Christ:

Over the last few years, I feel as though I have earned enough credits to receive a Doctorate -- a PhD in Patience.

It seems, however, as if all of us will be earning some postdoctoral credits in that subject this week.


Honestly, sirs, I would rather spend my time this week completing research (via distance studies in conjunction with my new American university and seminary) for my Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at the University of Wales - Trinity St. David in Lampeter. (see here).

Nonetheless, as stated in my previous, faxed letter of Thursday, February 18, 2010 (here), I have been able to prepare the means of resolving this conflict privately via a combination of telephone facilitation, online communication, and third-party intervention.

Additionally, if mutually desirable or necessary as an alternative or adjunct method, I have, this weekend, made arrangements for legally binding Mediation.

However, today, I was informed of an unavoidable scheduling conflict that will hinder progress for several days.

Therefore, you will receive the initiatory mailing within the next few days – no later, I am told, than the end of this week.

Again, I thank you for your assistance in this matter.


Praying for Patience,


Marie O’Hara