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Dan Boone

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Dan L. Boone (born 1947 – present) is an American Nazarene minister, author and the eleventh president of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. He has served as university president since July 2005, guiding significant growth in enrollment, campus facilities, academic programs, and athletic competition.

Early life & education

  • Born: 1947 (exact date not publicly documented).
  • B.A. – Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN; graduated magna cum laude (1974).
  • M.Div. – Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO (1977).
  • D.Min. – McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL (1996).

Ministry career

Year Position Location
1978–1986 Senior Pastor Raleigh North Church of the Nazarene, Raleigh, NC
1986–2005 Senior Pastor (College Hill & College Church) Nashville, TN / Bourbonnais, IL
2005‑present President and Professor of Pastoral Theology & Preaching Trevecca Nazarene University

Boone began preaching at age 12 and served as pastor to college campuses before becoming university president. His pastoral ministry emphasized student life, worship, and the integration of faith and academics.

Presidency at Trevecca Nazarene University

  • Assumed office: July 2005 (eleventh president).
  • Tenure highlights:
    • Enrollment growth from ~2,300 to >3,000 students.
    • Major capital‑campaign raising over $75 million for campus expansion and scholarships.
    • Transition of the university into NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference (2015).
    • Development of new academic programs in business, technology, and ministry.
  • Contract extensions: Board of Trustees extended his contract by four years in 2021; additional extension granted in 2024.

Authorial work

Boone is the author of numerous books on theology, preaching, and Christian living. Selected titles include:

  • Answers for Chicken Little – A No‑Nonsense Look at the Book of Revelation (2006)
  • The Worship Plot: Finding Unity in Our Common Story (2007)
  • The Way We Work: How Faith Makes a Difference on the Job (2014)
  • Human Sexuality: A Primer for Christians (2015)

These works have been published by Nazarene Publishing House and Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City.

Personal life

  • Married to Denise Boone; together they have three daughters who are graduates of Christian universities.
  • Resides in Nashville, TN with family and serves as a mentor to students and faculty.