Provost Emeritus, Vice President for Institutional Assessment, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
During Dr. Lemke’s 20-year tenure as Provost, he continued teaching, writing, editing and contributing in the fields of philosophy and ethics. Dr. Lemke once led the NOBTS Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry and edited its journal, and was awarded the Marvin Jones Award for Excellence as Research Professor of the Year, 2019. One of his various SBC leadership positions included his role as a founding fellow of the SBC’s Research Institute of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Caskey Chair for Church Excellence
As director of the Caskey Center for Church Excellence, Dr. Tolbert brought his pastoral experience into the classroom leading countless students to pray for opportunities to share the gospel each week. With a keen focus on the pastoral role, he led the Caskey Center in serving small-membership churches.
Ed Steele
Kathy Steele
Professor of Music, Leavell College, Lallage-Feazel Chair of Hymnology
Professor of Counseling, Director of Clinical Training
A published composer, Dr. Steele established an Online Center for Hymnological Research at the music library, providing digital copies of rare hymnals. Dr. Steele and wife Dr. Kathy Steele served more than 20 years in Central America with the International Mission Board before he joined the faculty in 1999.
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Mark Tolbert
VISION MAGAZINE Summer 2022
Integrating biblical principles of counseling with evidenced-based counseling methods, Dr. Kathy Steele, a licensed professional with years of experience, devoted her career to training counselors and caring for the emotional health of ministers and church members with a focus on issues impacting the family.
