Pastor Jeff Dodge Awarded 2025 Alumnus of the Year
June 11th, 2025 • SBC Annual Meeting • Dallas
Jeff Dodge, Teaching Pastor of Veritas Church in Iowa City was recently awarded the “Alumnus of the Year” award by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS).
Pastor Dodge directs the Veritas School of Theology, a theological training ministry that prepares local church leaders, college ministry leaders, and future church planters. Pastor Dodge earned a D.Min. and Ph.D. from MBTS where he also serves as an assistant professor of theological studies.
MBTS President Jason Allen presented the award during this year’s Alumni & Friends Luncheon at the SBC Annual Meeting, praising Pastor Dodge’s commitment to training next generation church leaders. “You have been an integral part of a movement around the country to intentionally plant churches on college campuses and see college students not just come to faith in Christ but be equipped for faithful service for the cause of Christ. It brings me such joy to announce you as the 2025 Midwestern Seminary Alumnus of the Year.”
