Jeremy Pelton has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In making the appointment, President R. Albert Mohler, Jr. pointed to Pelton’s experience as Director of Admissions at Southern Seminary and Boyce College since 2018. In that role, Pelton implemented the latest data-collection technology and oversaw multiple record-breaking incoming classes.
Mohler pointed to Pelton’s skills and his commitment to Southern Seminary.
“Our Admissions team is outstanding, and Jeremy Pelton will bring next-level leadership to this essential part of the Southern Seminary leadership team. I am very thankful that Jeremy has taken on this new role, and I look forward to seeing what the Lord does through him in strengthening Southern Seminary and Boyce College and assisting young people to follow God’s call with joy and obedience.”
Paul Akin, SBTS Provost, says Pelton is one of the most highly gifted and experienced leaders at Southern and appointing him to this new role will strengthen the institution.
“Jeremy Pelton is one of the most competent and gifted leaders serving Southern Seminary and Boyce College,” Akin said. “He is a systems builder, relates well with students and faculty, and has done an outstanding job as our Director of Admissions. I am excited to see how God continues to use his gifts for the strengthening of this institution as his leadership and influence expands into the area of Enrollment Management and beyond.”
Pelton graduated with a BA from Kansas State University in 2012 and has worked in admissions for higher education since 2010—at K-State as an Admissions Representative from 2013–2015, and then moving to Boyce College as an Admissions Counselor in 2015. Since joining the Southern Seminary and Boyce College staff, Pelton has served as the Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Admissions.
Pelton is thankful for the new role and is thrilled to help SBTS and Boyce College prepare and equip students to serve churches.
“I’m very thankful to be overseeing the Enrollment Management division,” Pelton said. “I view this role as a stewardship to the students, staff, and churches that we help to serve. As a student myself, I’m more convinced than ever that the training provided at Southern Seminary and Boyce College is immensely valuable for those called to serve the church.”