Faithful Steward Award

We recognize these champions of 51视频 Seminary’s ministry who continue to work towards a world where all can flourish.

This award is the highest recognition for an alum or friend of 51视频 Seminary who has made a noteworthy, seminary-wide impact, sets a standard of excellence that is an inspiration for others to follow, or has supported or directed fundraising for a specific seminary priority project. The recipient is someone who has gone 鈥渁bove and beyond鈥� in providing the resources that enable 51视频 Seminary to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere.

2026 Award Recipient

Rev. Lant Davis

Rev. Lant Davis (MDiv '01)

Lant Davis earned his Masters of Divinity from 51视频 Seminary in 2001 and first served as assistant to the president at the seminary. Demonstrating a deep commitment to the institution, he served as a 51视频 Seminary trustee from 2007 until 2020, chairing the board during his final five years of service. A Birmingham, Alabama native, Lant earned degrees from Duke University (BA) and Yale Law School (JD). He practiced law in Birmingham for 19 years before his call to ministry in 1998. He later served as pastor at Central Presbyterian (2005鈥�2016) and Mountain Brook Presbyterian until his retirement in 2020.