Dr. Jim Tillotson, D.D.
About Our President
Dr. Jim Tillotson holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Ministry from Northland Baptist Bible College and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Bob Jones University in 2016.
Prior to coming to Iowa, Dr. Tillotson helped plant Meadowlands Baptist Church in Edmonton, Alberta, where he served as the senior pastor for 18 years. During that time, he led the church in planting three new churches, revitalizing one church, starting a Christian School, and helping start a Bible Institute.
In 2015, God called Dr. Tillotson to serve as the President of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa. During his time as President God has blessed Faith in providing growth both numerically and financially. He also has led the school through two building projects and the celebration of Faith’s 100 year anniversary. He and his wife, Joan, have three children and five sweet grandchildren.
Education
- D., Bob Jones University, 2016
- M., Northland Baptist Bible College, 2002
- B. in Pastoral Theology, Northland Baptist Bible College, 1991
Present Ministry
- President, 2015–present
Experience
- Pastor, Meadowlands Baptist Church, Edmonton, Alberta, 1997–2015
- Assistant Pastor, Independent Baptist Church, Bolingbrook, Illinois, 1993–1997
- Assistant Pastor, De Forest Baptist Church, De Forest, Wisconsin, 1991–1993
- president@faith.edu
Dr. Jim Tillotson’s Itinerary
| 2026 Travel Dates | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| February 14-25 | Israel and Greece Tour | Israel and Greece |
| March 8 | Meadowlands Baptist Church | Edmonton, AB |
| March 14 | Sportsmans Adventure | Ventura, IA |
| March 15 (AM) | Clear Lake Baptist Church | Clear Lake, IA |
| March 15 (PM) | Calvary Baptist Church | Forest City, IA |
| April 11 | Sportsmans Banquet | Concord, NH |
| April 18-21 | Encouragement Conference | Gallipolis, OH |
| May 17 | Hamilton Acres Baptist Church | Fairbanks, AK |
| May 21 | Highschool Graduation at Community Christian School | Bradenton, FL |
| May 22 | Highschool Graduation at Faith Baptist School | Davison, MI |
| May 24 | Faith Baptist Church | Davison, MI |
| June 14-20 | Teen Camp at Camp Kanesatake | Spruce Creek, PA |
| July 6-11 | Red Cliff Bible Camp – Teen 1 | Pinedale, WY |
| July 13-18 | Senior High Week at Camp Manitoumi | Lowpoint, IL |
| September 10-12 | Men’s Prayer Advance | Parker, CO |
| September 13 | Grace Baptist Church | Parker, CO |
| September 22 | Banquet at Camp Kanesatake | Spruce Creek, PA |
| October 12-14 | Shepherds 360 National Church Leaders Conference | Cary, NC |
| October 25 | Bible Baptist Church | Matthews, NC |
| October 30-November 1 | College and Career Retreat at The Wilds | Brevard, NC |
