Scott Dawson, Founder & President of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association announced the hires of John Ogle and Jeff Lovingood to the team. Ogle has served in ministry more than 35 years; Lovingood is in his 42nd year of Gospel service. In their new roles with SDEA, they’ll bring a wealth of experience to fundraising and people development, respectively.

Ogle previously served as Vice President for Advancement at the Luis Palau Association in Portland, Oregon where he raised funds to spearhead the sharing of the Gospel in cities throughout North and South America. He began his career in development with Campus Crusade for Christ where, during his tenure, the organization raised more than $270 million for Kingdom work. He’ll work alongside the executive leadership team at SDEA to craft a development strategy, fill advancement roles, and identify strategic financial partnerships to aid Dawson’s mission to call America to Christ.

Lovingood joins SDEA from the staff of First Baptist Church, Cleveland, TN where he served as Senior Associate Pastor. He’s served in roles at Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN and Idlewild Baptist Church in the greater Tampa area, building influential student ministries throughout his career. Now at SDEA, he’s tasked with growing the footprint and influence of the STS Institute, Dawson’s new ministry trade school.