Lenita Riley

Special Events Coordinator

B.A. in Speech Communications, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Masters in Public Administration, Illinois Institute of Technology; M.A./C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary, Current Student.

Worked in Admissions since: May 2007

Hi all, thanks for taking to the time to explore Dallas Seminary. I pray that as God leads, your journey will lead you to consider Dallas Seminary. I truly can’t thank God enough for allowing me to move to Dallas and have the opportunity simply to study God’s word. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Christian Education, in hopes of working and impacting students between the ages of 18-24 at colleges and universities around the world. I hope I have an opportunity to meet you, so please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions, I would be more than happy to help. God Bless!

What are your hobbies or outside interests?
Reading, teaching and running

What made you decide to go to DTS?
The respect for God’s word

What do you do on your day off?
We get a day off?

What are your favorite foods?
I love all types of food

What is your favorite television show of all time?
Cosby Show

Favorite Movie?
Great Debaters

What is the best part about working in the DTS admissions office?
Meeting new people and watching God work in their lives, connecting with people

What is your favorite piece of literature?
Inside Out by Larry Crab and Today’s Christian Women magazine

What is your favorite musical artist/group/genre of music?
I love all types of music, Gospel, Christian Rock, Soul, Jazz

What was your major in college?
Speech Communications

Who is the person you admire most and why?
My mother, a strong woman of God

Who is your favorite Bible character and why?
I love the story of Esther and the sacrifice she made for God’s people

If you could have superhero powers, what would they be?
To understand people’s pain

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
I always want to have the opportunity to travel, I love the Caribbean though, and any island will do!