Dr. L. Gregory Jones
President of Belmont University
“Our aspirations for the next decade are limited only by our imagination.
We want to be a university that aspires to big dreams–God-sized dreams. Dreams that can transform lives.”
Meet Greg
A celebrated speaker, author, educator and business leader, Dr. Greg Jones believes in supporting communities through hope-inspired leadership and instilling a sense of purpose and entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation. He is dedicated to collaborative bridge-building across diverse perspectives and seeks to leverage his work as a University President to form leaders of character who are committed to helping people and communities flourish.
He speaks all throughout the Middle Tennessee area and beyond on a variety of related topics and is excited about his work across campus and throughout the Nashville community. Under Greg’s leadership, Belmont is furthering its efforts to become the leading Christ-centered University in the world, radically championing the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
Greg’s Writings
Refuge in Melodies — Facing Challenges with Songs of Praise
By Greg Jones “Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -...
Stories That Shape Us: Transformation through Storytelling
Storytelling is about creating shared experiences that first connect us to one another and then to the world. Stories set a foundation for culture and identity, bringing people together in new ways that spur inspiration and action. As we consider social problems that require massive effort to address, we still start with reaching one other person.
The Importance of Peer Mentorship in Wellness Programming
By Adam Pace, Pathway 3 Catalyst & Director of Be Well BU An integrative approach to health and well-being encompasses far more than someone’s physical health and is vitally important to the student experience. College is a time where many students form lifelong...
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Tennessee faces a foster care crisis. Here are ways to be part of the solution. | The Tennessean
From every angle of our community – regardless of the seats we hold or the ways in which we serve – we must view the challenges impacting our neighbors as shared concerns. Together we can inspire collaborative solutions and bring together the diverse talent, knowledge and resources from across our industries.
Breathing with Double Lungs: A Vision for Thriving Higher Education
At the crossroads of tradition and innovation, higher education faces a sea of change—enrollment ebbs, scrutiny rises, and relevance is questioned. Keeping course is harder than ever. At Belmont University, we’re not just surviving; we’re redefining higher education, reimagining its role in bold, innovative ways.
Opinion: Faith can help heal our polarized country | Religion News Service
Communities of faith are distinctively (perhaps even divinely) positioned to demonstrate how to build solidarity with one another.