Retirements

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.

Ed Steele

Professor of Music, Leavell College, Lallage-Feazel Chair of Hymnology

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.

Mark Tolbert

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.

Kathy Steele

Professor of Counseling, Director of Clinical Training

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.

Michael Sharp

Professor of Worship Studies, Lallage-Feazel Chair of Worship and Praise

Dr. Sharp’s ministry experience spans more than four decades including service as an IMB missionary, educator, worship leader, composer, arranger, and author. He has published more than eighty original sacred choral works and song arrangements for piano and keyboard.

Ian Jones

Professor of Counseling, Baptist Community Ministries Chair of Pastoral Care and Counseling

With research interests in historical pastoral counseling and biblical foundations for Christian counseling, Dr. Ian Jones was in demand as a speaker, writer and counselor, earning him various awards and recognitions. Professional organizations around the world called on him to serve in leadership roles.

Eddie Campbell

Professor of English, Leavell College

With research and writing that focused on beloved pastor R.G. Lee’s style of preaching, Dr. Campbell understood the power of preaching and writing. Dr. Campbell’s NOBTS/Leavell College Manual of Form & Style continues to guide students in performing well in print.

Dr. Gregoire superintended 134 graduations and an estimated 16,000 diplomas in his 29 years of service. The advent of the computer age marked his early years, changing registration from students waiting in long lines with four-part McBee slips in hand to online registration.