It is interesting that Mr. Philip Robertson has decided to publicly disseminate
innuendos concerning my reasons for turning down the presidency of Louisiana
College
Re: Letter to the Editor in Dec. 9, 2004 issue of Louisiana Baptist Message
It is interesting that Mr. Philip Robertson has decided to publicly disseminate
innuendos concerning my reasons for turning down the presidency of Louisiana
College, especially after Mr. Robertson telephoned me to ask that I allow him
to lead a movement on the board of trustees to correct the executive committee.
I refused to allow Mr. Robertson to do such out of respect for the leadership
of the board of trustees.
I have shared the particular reasons for my concerns about governance with
the schools leadership – Dr. John Traylor, the interim president;
Mr. Bill Hudson, chair of the board of trustees; and Mr. Ed Tarpley, chair of
the presidential search committee. Those concerned for the definition of the
cited “governance” issues should speak to all three of these men.
In order to allow the trustees room to deal with their next presidential candidate,
I would prefer to remain quiet. It would be best if others refrained from making
statements on my behalf.
Malcolm Yarnell
Professor and administrator
Southwestern Seminary
Fort Worth, Texas