Members of the Seminary community have been deeply involved in movements for environmental responsibility, racial equality, fair housing and social justice. Others have contributed to national and international discussions on such matters as peace and the welfare of children. These concerns, along with issues of cross-cultural diversity and ecumenical leadership are regularly addressed in course work and special projects.
General Information
Toll Free Number: (866) 296-6087
Seminary Switchboard: (859) 252-0361
Fax: (859) 281-6042
Mailing Address:
230 Lexington Green Circle
Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40503
Staff
Every member of the Lexington Theological Seminary’s staff is dedicated to supporting our students in their academic journey. The Seminary is proud of its community of highly trained professionals, and they look forward to helping you with questions and solutions every step of the way, from inquiry through graduation.
Academic Dean’s Office
Jon Barnes
Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Dean and Associate Professor of Church History and Mission
(859) 280-1256
Administrative Assistant
(859) 280-1212
Admissions
Stephanie Moon
Director of Admissions
859.397.6215
Kimberley Proctor-White
Admissions Associate
(615) 714-2378
Advancement Office, Development, and Donations
Mark Blankenship
Vice President for Advancement
(859) 280-1250
Katherine Alexander
Advancement Associate
(859) 280-1203
Deena Ainslie
Administrative Assistant/Database Manager
Archives
Archival Librarian
Business Office
Karen Wagers
Chief Financial Officer
(859) 280-1236
Robin Varner
Business Office Manager
(859) 280-1242
Church Relations
Mark Blankenship
Vice President for Advancement
(859) 280-1250
Communications
Tanya Tyler
Director of Communications
Ashley Brown
Social Media Manager
Thriving in Ministry
Kris Bentley
Project Director of Thriving in Ministry – Strengthening Pastoral and Congregational Ministry
(859) 421-5672
Doctor of Ministry and Lay & Continuing Education Program
Wilson Dickinson
Director of D.Min & Lay & Continuing Education Program
(859) 280-1219
Instructional Technology
Dominique Highfil
Director of Systems Architecture
(859) 469-2677
Michael Zachary
Pathways Program Coordinator and Student Services IT Associate
(317) 447-4268
Jennifer Perez
Instructional Technology Assistant
Shelby Brown
Instructional Technology Assistant
(859) 940-1113
Lexington Theological Quarterly
Jerry Sumney
Professor of Biblical Studies
(859) 280-1255
Library and Media Services
Library Main Desk
(859) 280-1229
Dolores Yilibuw
Library Director
(859) 280-1224
Katie Wolsky
Librarian & Metadata and Course Reserves Manager
(859) 280-1229
President’s Office
Charisse Gillett
President
(859) 280-1230
Executive Assistant
(859) 280-1231
Thriving Congregations Initiative
Erin Cash
Project Director
(859) 280-1249
Faculty
Jon Barnes
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean, and Associate Professor of Church History and Mission
(859) 280-1256
Denise Bell
Donald and Lillian Nunnelly Chair and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership
(859) 280-1239
Esther S. Parajuli
Assistant Professor of Christian Theology
(859) 280-1239
Leah Schade
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship
(859) 280-1252
Jerry L. Sumney
Professor of Biblical Studies
(859) 280-1255
Program Directors
Wilson Dickinson
Director of the D.Min. & Lay and Continuing Education Programs
(859) 280-1219
Doctor of Ministry Readers
Robert Baker
Joseph Blosser
Kristel Clayville
Jean Hawxhurst
John Hull
Pablo Jimenez
Deborah Kaiser-Cross
William Lee
Susan Lowe
Nathl Moore
Christy Newton
John Opsata
Chris Rodkey
Rochelle Stackhouse
Jack Sullivan
Alan Terlep
Christal L. Williams
Courtney Wiley-Harris
Emeriti/ae Faculty and Staff
William Richard Barr, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Theology, 1964-1997
Wayne Harvey Bell, D.D.
President Emeritus, 1974-1986
Loren Arthur Broadus, M.Div.
Professor Emeritus of the Practice of Ministry, 1968-1995
Philip N. Dare. Ph.D.
Dean, Librarian, and Professor Emeritus of Theological Research, 1984-2004
Ruth Adams Kitchen,
Registrar Emerita, 1964-1995
Steve Monhollen, M.Phil. and D.Min.
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Leadership, 2003-2012
William Oliver Paulsell, Ph.D.
President Emeritus, 1981-1992
Richard D. Weis, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor Emeritus of the Hebrew Bible, 2011-2017
David Sharrard, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 1979-2009
Sharon Warner, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Educational Ministries, 1989-2012
Loida I. Martell, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Constructive Theology, 2018-2025