Larry Lyon’s academic interests rest primarily in the areas of Christ and Culture, Public Theology, and Christian Ethics. He is interested in how Christians participate in the life of the church and the life of the state while being fervent witnesses to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of life. Dr. Lyon believes that Christians have the strong ability to demonstrate what is possible for human flourishing by modeling Christlikeness in all the realms of a person’s vocation. Dr. Lyon also serves as the Senior Vice President for Business Administration for the seminary and college. This is his primary role for the institution where he serves on the President’s Cabinet and oversees business affairs and operations.
He and his wife, Stephanie, who also serves at First Baptist New Orleans as the Director of Missions and Ministry to Women, have three daughters. The Lyon family church membership is with First Baptist New Orleans