Truett Seminary Names New Director of Development
WACO, Texas (October 9, 2026) – Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Jacob Rohrer has been named director of development for Truett Seminary, serving within the Division of Advancement. Rohrer, who currently serves as assistant director of development for the Seminary, will assume his new role effective October 12, 2026.
“When Jacob Rohrer joined our development team as an assistant director two-plus years ago, we were not seeking to put a succession plan in place,” said Todd D. Still, dean of Truett Seminary. “During the interview process for Truett’s next director of development, however, it became clear that the person who was best qualified for and most capable of this strategic role was none other than Mr. Rohrer himself. Jacob is a thoughtful, skillful, judicious, and gracious development professional, who is also a winsome and warm Christ-follower. I have enjoyed working with him in recent days and am eager to partner with Jacob and university advancement to advance the mission of Baylor’s Truett Seminary, which will require the pursuit and achievement of lofty development goals.”
With more than a decade of experience in Christian higher education, Rohrer brings a strong record of leadership in advancement, enrollment, retention, strategic planning, and presidential initiatives. Since joining Baylor in 2023, Rohrer has served as assistant director of leadership annual giving and, most recently, has played a key role in major-gift fundraising, donor engagement, and advancing Truett Seminary’s fundraising priorities. His deep understanding of Baylor’s mission, coupled with his collaborative work with Seminary leadership, positions him well for this role.
Prior to joining Baylor, Rohrer served as assistant to the president for special projects at Howard Payne University and held advancement and enrollment leadership positions at Dallas Baptist University. He holds a BBA, MBA, and MA in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership Studies with a concentration in Higher Education.
“Serving Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary over the past two years has been an immense privilege, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Baylor and Truett in this new capacity,” said Rohrer. “The work being done at Truett matters deeply to the life of the Church. The Seminary’s ecumenical, orthodox, and evangelical approach to theological education resonates with my own calling and convictions. My time at Truett has also given me a deep appreciation for the pastors, alumni, donors, and friends whose commitment to the Seminary and its students makes so much of this work possible. I am eager to continue serving alongside our Seminary leadership, faculty and staff, and colleagues throughout University Advancement in support of our students in Waco, Houston, San Antonio, and soon Dallas.”
To connect with Jacob Rohrer or learn about ways to partner financially with the Seminary, visit giving.web.baylor.edu or reach out at Jacob_Rohrer@baylor.edu.
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ABOUT GEORGE W. TRUETT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
George W. Truett Theological Seminary is an orthodox, evangelical, multi-denominational school committed to the historic Baptist tradition and embedded into a RI Christian university. Truett’s mission is to equip God-called men and women for gospel ministry in and alongside Christ’s Church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Baptist World Alliance, Truett Seminary provides theological education leading to the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice, Master of Arts in Theology and Sports Studies (online), Doctor of Ministry, and PhD in Preaching. In addition to a number of distinctive programs, institutes, and centers, Truett Seminary also offers joint degrees through Baylor University school/college partnerships in social work, business, law, music, and education. Besides its flagship Baugh-Reynolds Campus in Waco, the Seminary also has locations in Houston and San Antonio. Visit the Truett Seminary website.