Belmont University
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About Us

University Ministries

Who We Are

Behind every meaningful worship experience and spiritual formation opportunity is a team of dedicated pastoral leaders and staff who care deeply about your spiritual journey at Belmont. We're here to walk alongside you — whether you're seeking spiritual community, exploring your faith, or looking for pastoral support. Get to know the people who make University Ministries happen!

 

University Ministry Central Office Team

These team members work primarily out of the University Ministries central office, located adjacent to the Campus Security office in the 1st floor of the Gabhart Student Center—near the Belltower.

Benita Walker
University Missional Initiatives

Benita Walker

Executive Assistant, Office of Missional Initiatives
Phone: 615-460-6628
Email: benita.walker@belmont.edu
Office Location: Gabhart Center 1123
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Lisa Weaver
Division of Student Formation, University Ministries, University Missional Initiatives

Lisa Weaver

Campus Pastor and Pastoral Theologian-in-Residence
Email: lisa.weaver@belmont.edu
Office Location: Gabhart Student Center 1124
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John Witvliet
Office of the President, University Ministries, University Missional Initiatives

John Witvliet

Chief Officer for University Missional Initiatives | Professor of Theology, Worship & the Arts | Team Leader, University Ministries
Phone: 615-460-5390
Email: john.witvliet@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 610
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Worship & Spiritual Formation

Steve Guthrie
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, University Ministries

Steve Guthrie

Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts | Coordinator of Mid-Day Prayer
Phone: 615.460.6447
Email: steve.guthrie@belmont.edu
Office Location: Ayers 2025
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Adam Neder
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Belmont Formation Collaborative

Adam Neder

Professor of Theology | Senior Fellow of Spiritual Formation
Phone: 615.460.5800
Email: adam.neder@belmont.edu
Office Location: JMC 303D
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Adam Perez
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Adam Perez

Assistant Professor of Worship Studies | Director of University Worship Ministries
Phone: 615.460.8673
Email: adam.perez@belmont.edu
Office Location: Ayers 2015
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Brian Seay
College of Music & Performing Arts, University Ministries

Brian Seay

Adjunct Professor & Ensemble Director - Voxology | Chapel Music Mentor and Coordinator | Associate Director of University Worship Ministries
Email: brian.seay@belmont.edu
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Faith Engagement

Faith-Based Engagement & Church Relations, University Missional Initiatives

Todd Lake

Vice President for Faith-Based Engagement & Church Relations | Liaison to Faith Development Organizations
Phone: 615.460.6628
Email: todd.lake@belmont.edu
Office Location: Janet Ayers Academic Center 1051-1054
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Global Mission

Shelby Garner
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing, Global Health Innovation

Shelby Garner

Executive Director, Global Health Innovation | Professor of Nursing | Director of Belmont on Mission—Global
Phone: 903-821-6891
Email: shelby.garner@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 609
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Fellows

Abby Hodge
Office of the President

Abby Hodge

Presidential Fellow
Phone: 615.460.8763
Email: abby.hodge@belmont.edu
Office Location: Freeman Lobby
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Annalise Mitchell
Office of the President

Annalise Mitchell

Presidential Fellow
Phone: 615.460.5378
Email: annalise.mitchell@belmont.edu
Office Location: Freeman Lobby
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Kayleigh Reindl
Office of the President

Kayleigh Reindl

Presidential Fellow
Phone: 615.460.5376
Email: kayleigh.reindl@belmont.edu
Office Location: Freeman Lobby
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Hayden Saunders
Office of the President

Hayden Saunders

Presidential Fellow
Phone: 615.460.8764
Email: hayden.saunders@belmont.edu
Office Location: Freeman Lobby
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Campus Ministry Staff

We are grateful to Pam Hazelwood, a long-time and much-loved retired Belmont staff member, who offers additional administrative support for our team.

Contact Us

Belmont Office of University Ministries

Gabhart Student Center, First Floor
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (615) 460.6419

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