Dr. Jeff Iorg was elected the eighth President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee in March 2024.

His previous service included 20 years as president of Gateway Seminary. While in that role, the seminary moved to a new campus in Southern California and significantly expanded its global impact—including starting innovative programs and expanding the endowment by more than $50 million.

Before his tenure at Gateway Seminary, Iorg held various roles that shaped his career as well as the communities he served.

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Tim Dowdy came to know Jesus at the age of 11 while attending a Southern Baptist RA camp in Panama City, Florida, and called to the gospel ministry at age 18. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (1985) and Doctor of Ministry Degree (1991). Prior to serving with the NAMB, he served as the Lead Pastor of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia for 31 years, and as the President of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. He also served the Georgia Baptist Mission Board as lead strategist for pastor wellness. He currently serves as the Vice President of Evangelism and Pastor Relations for the North American Mission Board.

Tim and his wife, Christie, have been married for 43 years. They enjoy spending time with their son and daughter-in-law, Micah and Kelly, and their grandsons, Wyatt and Jack.

Ann Iorg is the wife of Jeff Iorg, President of the SBC Executive Committee. They have been married for more than 40 years and have three grown children and five grandchildren. In addition to being a supportive wife and mother, Ann has also served as a preschool director and teacher at various churches for more than 40 years. She also enjoys being a hostess and teaching women—especially ministry wives—about what the Bible has to say about practical aspects of life. Ann enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Ann has previously taught a class at Gateway Seminary on Child, Family, and Community as well as breakouts at various conferences. She has written several articles and contributed chapters to several books including, ‘Effective Preschool Education: Early Learning’ in The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook, ‘Children’s Ministry in the New Marriage Culture’ in Ministry in the New Marriage Culture as well as several devotions in various women’s devotionals.

Ann is a graduate of Hardin Simmons University with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree and holds a Master of Arts of Educational Leadership degree from Gateway Seminary.

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