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Donald E. Messer, Executive Director of the Center for the Church and Global AIDS, is both President Emeritus and Henry White Warren Emeritus Professor of Practical Theology at The Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.           

           
Author of twelve books, his most recent volumes include Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence:  Christian Churches and the Global AIDS Crisis (Fortress Press, 2004) and Ending Hunger Now:  A Challenge to Persons of Faith (Fortress Press, 2005) with former United States presidential nominees, George McGovern and Bob Dole.  In 2007 he published with Andrew Weaver a volume called Connected Spirits:  Friends and Spiritual Journeys (Pilgrim Press, 2007). 

Concern for the escalating global HIV/AIDS pandemic has prompted Dr. Messer to travel and speak in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as to initiate a Center that serves as a catalyst for Christian involvement in the major issues related to global HIV and AIDS, world hunger, and clean water.  Throughout the world the Center supports various projects of education, prevention, care and treatment, aimed at helping to create an AIDS-free and hunger-free world. 

           
A college and seminary president for 29 years, Messer holds a Ph.D. from Boston University in social ethics.  In 2005 he was honored with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from a medical university in India for his work.  Previous honors include a honorary doctorate from Dakota Wesleyan University, distinguished alumni award from Boston University School of Theology, and an “excellence in ministry” award from the Iliff School of Theology.