We occupy a unique space in today’s world. As a Christian organization—but not a church—we offer an educational and training environment without being an academic institution. At our core, we are a library devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. But to benefit from our vast collection, you must come and study.
In a broader sense we exist to provide a space where people from all walks of life can encounter truth, beauty, and goodness through the resources we uniquely offer. We welcome academics, students, and seekers to join us in building meaningful community.
Locally, we cultivate community through classes, lectures, and panels led by scholars and experts across a variety of topics. We offer space for study, access to theological resources, and lodging for visiting scholars and students. Globally, we extend our reach through a robust video library and podcast content designed for education and formation.
As part of our weekly rhythm, we also offer a 30-minute chapel service on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM—a time set aside for reflection, prayer, and worship open to all who wish to attend.
Our mission is to extend God’s kingdom by fostering honest dialogue, reflecting the grace of Jesus, and remaining humbly thankful for what God has provided.
The Lanier Theological Library is a private, not-for-profit foundation, and all events we host are designed to support our mission to educate, train, and encourage faith in the trustworthiness of our triune God. Mission-focused gatherings always take precedence. While we honor and respect personal milestones—such as weddings, quinceañeras, showers, and graduations—these are not the intended uses of the resources entrusted to us. We are not an event center, and we ask all visitors, photographers, and content creators to respect our purpose and help us preserve this space for theological study, spiritual reflection, and meaningful engagement.
We invite you not only to honor these guidelines, but also to join us in this special mission of fostering faith, learning, and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.
Cultivating Faith Through Community at LTL
The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center offers more than books—it’s a sanctuary for reflection, study, prayer, and spiritual formation, intentionally designed to serve both the Church and academic community.
The Chapel: A Place of Worship & Reflection
At the heart of the site is the Stone Chapel, modeled as a 500 A.D. Byzantine chapel. Its ceiling, painted by Texas artist Richard McCluskey, offers a sacred space for worship, community connection, and contemplative study.
Trowbridge Village: Community Residing in Faith
Trowbridge Village, a private complex, provides housing for ministry residents—students pursuing seminary education while gaining practical ministry experience.
In partnership with Champion Forest, the complex supports daily rhythms of study, spiritual formation, and communal life, shaping Christ-like leaders through intentional fellowship.
Programs That Bring People Together
The Library fosters spiritual and intellectual community through:
Weekly chapel services, offering rhythms of worship and reflection.
Educational programs such as the Certificate in Theology and Ministry, Hebrew & Greek classes, the Hall of Reason lecture series, and the Faith & Fiction discussion group—all designed to strengthen faith through shared learning and dialogue.