In Memoriam, Eddie B. Lane (1939-2015)

Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) professor Dr. Eddie B. Lane, Sr., one of DTS’s first African American students, died on October 15, 2015. At the time of his death, Lane was associate professor emeritus of Pastoral Ministries. During his time at DTS, he was instrumental in developing the Urban Ministries emphasis in the Master of Theology (ThM) program, and he was a sought after and beloved advisor to many students. He was also senior pastor of Bibleway Bible Church, which he founded and where he pastored for forty-eight years. Also at Bibleway, he founded and served as executive director of the Early Childhood Development Center.

Dr. Lane founded and served as president of the Institute for Black Family Renewal. He was also founder and president of Black Family Press, which published many of his numerous works. At one time, he served as president of the National Black Evangelical Association.

Having earned a diploma from Southern Bible Institute, where he later taught, Lane received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas; his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS); and his D.D. from Denver Seminary. He served as a professor at Dallas Bible College and a number of positions at DTS including his most recent as associate professor emeritus of Pastoral Ministries. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, three living children, and eight grandchildren.

Media

Black History Chapel (February 20, 2009)

Faith in God: The Fact of Courage (September 22, 2006)

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Eddie B. Lane (1939-2015) http://t.co/ZMUAvaaRpg via @dallasseminary. Deeply honored to have had the privilege to glean from his wisdom

— Maurice Pugh (@DrMauricePugh) October 16, 2015

Grateful for the life of Dr. Eddie B. Lane. He invested in many for many years as Pastor of BibleWay & as professor @DTS. You will be missed

— Patrick A. Thomas (@revp01) October 15, 2015

Grateful for the many life lessons taught to me by Dr. Eddie B. Lane. Take your rest servant! "Now class what do you think?"

— Jason E. Evans (@FirsTouch520) October 15, 2015

I received word that my @DallasSeminary prof, Dr. Eddie B. Lane, passed yesterday. He finished well. Praying 4 all. pic.twitter.com/rH2EtUyJvG

— Curtis Woods (@CurtisWoods4) October 15, 2015

Eddie B. Lane opened priceless opportunities for his students to sharpen their preaching gift at Bible Way Church. @DallasSeminary

— Dr. Bobby Manning (@DrBManning) September 29, 2015

Was glad to hear @pastoremase pay homage to my @DallasSeminary mentor, Eddie B Lane. Listen to this discussion. https://t.co/CJKJsCL7Na

— Curtis Woods (@CurtisWoods4) September 29, 2015

Eddie B. Lane told me to "maintain the gospel & my blackness" in order to bless the broader evangelical community. We all have blinders.

— Curtis Woods (@CurtisWoods4) September 29, 2015