Guiding Moody's Mission
One of our key distinctives here at Moody Bible Institute is strong, godly leadership. From our founder, D. L. Moody, to our current president, Dr. Mark Jobe, each of our ten presidents has pursued our mission to proclaim the gospel through equipping people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and engaged in the world through gospel-centered living.
Our Senior Academic Leadership, Board of Trustees, and Executive Officers serve Moody and our students with a deep commitment to academic, practical, and spiritual growth. They also push for innovation, constantly working to improve the quality and breadth of a Moody education.
Current President
Dr. Mark Jobe
Dr. Mark Jobe serves as Moody Bible Institute’s tenth president, taking office on January 2, 2019. The son of missionaries, Dr. Jobe grew up in a small village in Spain. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1984, and he also holds a masters degree from Moody Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University.
Dr. Jobe and his wife, Dee, have been married for 32 years and have three adult children (Marissa, Josiah, and Grant) and five grandchildren. The Jobes currently reside in Chicagoland, where they are active members of New Life Community Church, a nondenominational, multisite church where Dr. Jobe has also served as founding pastor and senior pastor since 1986. Dr. Jobe’s son Josiah is also a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. Dee also received training at Moody.
Past Presidents
Dr. Paul Nyquist
(2009–2017)
Pioneer of:
Cross-generational strategic direction
Dr. Michael Easley
(2005–2008)
Pioneer of:
Moody Bible Institute—Spokane
Dr. George Sweeting
(1971–1987)
Pioneer of:
Extension Learning sites
Pastors' Conference
Moody Graduate School
Moody Radio Network
Dr. James M. Gray
(1904–1934)
Pioneer of:
WMBI, the oldest non-commercial Christian radio station in the U.S
R.A. Torrey
(1899–1904)
Pioneer of:
Practical Christian Ministries
Correspondence and evening schools
D.L. Moody
(1886–1899)
Pioneer of:
Urban Ministry
Chicago Evangelical Society/Moody Bible Institute
Senior Academic Leadership
Timothy Sisk
Chief Academic Officer, Provost, and Dean of EducationOversight of Moody Bible Institute’s undergraduate school, Moody Theological Seminary in Chicago and Michigan, and Moody Online
BA, Tennessee Temple University; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary
J. Brian Tucker
Associate Provost and Dean, Moody Bible Institute and Moody Theological Seminary; Dean of Faculty, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School; Professor of New TestamentBS, Lee College; MA, Liberty University; MDiv, DMin, Michigan Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter
William O. Washington
Vice President of Student Life and EnrollmentBA, Trinity College; MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, Loyola University
Douglas J. Murphy
Dean of Operations and Strategic Educational InitiativesBA, University of Notre Dame; MA, DePaul University
Corporate Leadership
Our Corporate Leadership teams include our Board of Trustees, Executive Officers, and Vice Presidents. The Board of Trustees is made up of experienced Christian businesspeople and ministry leaders who serve outside the Moody community. They are responsible for Moody’s involvement in our local and global communities, the overall direction of the institution, and the practical fulfillment of our mission.
On the other hand, our Executive Officers and Vice Presidents come from inside the Moody community, guiding our academic, practical, and spiritual learning goals in every program and initiative. They also care for the administrative, financial, and legal requirements of the institution.