Dr. Steve Lemke serves as acting director for the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry. He also serves NOBTS as Provost and Professor of Philosophy and Ethics. Dr. Lemke holds a B.A. from Louisiana Tech University and a M.A.R.E, M.Div., and a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lemke has been an active part of the ministry of Southern Baptist churches for over three decades.