As President of the SBC Executive Committee, Dr. Iorg facilitates the work of the SBC and its entities. One of his most important roles is managing the distribution of more than $190 million in Cooperative Program funds given by churches to support global ministry and mission initiatives. Previously, he served for 20 years as president of Gateway Seminary, leading major growth initiatives, including a campus relocation and expanded global impact. Dr. Iorg also served as executive director of the Northwest Baptist Convention and planted Pathway Church. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University and two Southern Baptist seminaries, he has authored eight books on leadership, evangelism, and church health.

JJ began his ministerial career as a youth pastor before eventually serving as a children’s pastor also, and he played a strategic role in two church plants. JJ later joined the staff at First Baptist Church Woodstock as a mentee first and then later as a member of their pastoral staff before transitioning to lead their sister church Woodstock Church-Austell thru 2019. JJ was eventually recruited to join the church strengthening team for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board (GBMB) in January 2020. JJ began his service at the GBMB as the Missions Consultant for the West Central Region and eventually became the Evangelism Catalyst for the state of Georgia. Additionally, during this same period, JJ became an adjunct professor at his alma mater, Luther Rice Seminary & University, where he taught pastoral ministry courses thru 2022. In the summer of 2022, JJ transitioned from the GBMB to the North American Mission Board (NAMB) where he currently serves as the National Director of Personal Evangelism.  JJ is a licensed and ordained minister, and he holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership (Luther Rice Seminary), a Master of Divinity Degree (Luther Rice Seminary), and a Doctor of Ministry Degree (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary).

Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi reside in Texas, with their five children. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year he speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ. He is the author of three books, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe, Calling Out the Called, and Reaching Generation Alpha. As well as, two Bible Studies, called Revival Generation and Not My Jesus. Shane is also one of the hosts of The Gensend Podcast. Follow him on Instagram & X: @shane_pruitt78.

Dr. Hershael W. York is the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching. He has served as the 11th dean of Southern Seminary’s School of Theology. After serving for 20 years as Senior Pastor of the Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Dr. York now devotes much time to helping churches and pastors stay focused on effective gospel communication and leadership, as well as hosting marriage seminars with his wife, Tanya. The author of two books on preaching and 40 Days in 1 Corinthians, Dr. York’s most recent work is The Salvation of Children, a book about the necessity of leading children to faith in Christ. Preaching Today has included him among North America’s most effective preachers. He writes a regular column in Preaching magazine and hosts the popular PastorWell podcast. His articles and sermons have appeared in many journals, websites, and magazines, and he is a frequent conference speaker in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America.

He holds a B.A. in English and Classical Civilizations from the University of Kentucky, where he also earned a Master of Arts in Classical Languages.  He received the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy in Greek and New Testament from the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee.