Dockery to Address Graduates at Spring Commencement
Posted on: May 1, 2026
Tigerville, SC—Dr. David S. Dockery will address graduates at North Greenville University’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
Serving as President and Distinguished Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dockery is the author or editor of more than 45 books and a senior statesman in the work of Christian higher education.
“No one person has impacted Christian higher education more than has David Dockery, through his thoughtful writings, his sacrificial mentorship, and his institutional leadership,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “In 2018, he offered the presidential charge at my inauguration as NGU’s eighth president. This is his return to campus, to share his wisdom with our graduates. We are deeply grateful for his continued investment in the university through his time and expertise. It is a joy to welcome him and First Lady Lanese to Tigerville for this celebration!”
Dockery serves as the President of the International Alliance for Christian Education and is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, Trinity Divinity School, and Union University.
Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have been married for more than 50 years. They have three married sons and eight grandchildren.
NGU’s Spring Commencement will take place at 6 p.m. at Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium on Friday. Those unable to attend can find a livestream of the event at go.ngu.edu/commencement. More information can be found at ngu.edu.
