Notable Collaborations and Awards

1978 – International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI)

Rosemary participated on the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy, which gathered in Chicago to draft and sign the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. The statement was created to define and defend the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, stating that Scripture is “infallible” and “inerrant” in all that it affirms.

1996 – Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Founding Member

Rosemary was a founding member of the council for the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.

Leaders gathered in Cambridge to draft what became the Cambridge Declaration. Signatories included R. C. Sproul, David F. Wells, and Michael Horton.

1996 Maggie Sloan Crawford Award, Olivet Nazarene University

The Maggie Sloan Crawford Award is a prestigious honor presented by Olivet Nazarene University to outstanding women who exemplify: 

• High Christian ideals in their personal and professional lives.

• A strong commitment to service.

• Excellence in their respective fields, serving as role models for young women. 

The award is named in honor of Maggie Sloan Crawford, the first graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. It was established by her four sons as a lasting tribute to her legacy.

 2002–2003 – OAFLA and African First Ladies

OAFLA was formed as a coalition of African First Ladies advocating for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2003, Lucy Kibaki launched the Kenya chapter in Nairobi, joined by leaders including Jeannette Kagame and Maureen Mwanawasa. Rosemary was involved in the early years of OAFLA.

2003 – Honorary doctorate from the Concordia University Irvine, California

The honorary degree recognized her extensive work in international missions and her leadership in global Bible education.