Education
Ph.D., Educational Studies, Biola Univ. (Calif.)
M.A., Applied Linguistics, University of Massachusetts-Boston (Mass.)
M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary (N.Y.)
Professional Background
Professor of Christian Ministries, Chair, Program Director, and Assistant Dean, Univ. of Northwestern-St. Paul (Minn.)
Assistant Professor of Ministry Leadership, Chair, Crown College (Minn.)
Certifications
Ordained Minister, Christian and Missionary Alliance
Qualified Administrator, Intercultural Development Inventory
Master Trainer, TruMotivate
Recognitions & Awards
Faculty Award for Distinguished Service, 2015, Crown College (Minn.)
Staff Award for Distinguished Innovation, 2013, Crown College (Minn.)
Publications
Miller, J.A. & Lemke, DL, 2022, Hardships, Growth & Hope: The Experience of Black Pastoral Leaders During a Season of Social Unrest and COVID-19 Quarantine, Journal of Religious Leadership.
Lemke, DL. 2021, Erceptions of Career Agency and Career Calling in Mid-Career: A Qualitative Investigation, Journal of Career Assessment.
Lemke, DL. 2020, Vocation and Lifelong Spiritual Formation: A Christian Integrative Perspective on Calling in Mid-Career, Christian Education Journal.
Lemke, DL, 2017, A Philosophy of Disciple-Centered Leadership, Christian Education Journal.
Presentations
Lemke, DL & Tellez, J.C., Oct. 2025, Teaching and Assessing Intercultural Awareness at a Christian University, CCCU Imago Dei Conference.
Lemke, DL & Payne, S. Oct. 2023, Assessing Holistic Leadership Formation at a Christian University, Society for Professors of Christian Education Conference.
Lizardy- Hajbi K., Martin, R., DUnlap, S., Miller, J. & Lemke, DL, April 2022, How Can We Learn Across Difference? A Conversation About Ethical Research and Writing Vis-A-Vis Identity and Positionality, Academic of Religious Leadership Conference
Service
Board Member, Society of Professors in Christian Ministry
Editorial Board Member, Christian Education Journal
Other
Dr. Lemke is an accomplished academic administrator, professor, and researcher with a track record of fostering innovation and strategic partnerships. He is committed to equipping global leaders who make a local impact. He seeks to develop teams that maximize the unique strengths of each person in order to deliver a decidedly Christian educational experience in which faith influences everything about one’s life and career goals.