As a New Geneva graduate, Dr. Holt brings familiarity with the institution and a diverse background in ministry, having pastored three churches, including a church plant in Wyoming, a church in Marietta GA, and, most recently First Presbyterian Church in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Holt has been active in presbytery leadership, and served on the PCA’s General Assembly Overtures Committee in 2025. He has been a member of New Geneva’s board since 2022 and has taught at the seminary’s Egypt extension.

The Board of Directors of New Geneva International Theological Seminary (NGITS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Toby Holt as the seminary’s third president. Dr. Holt follows a distinguished line of leadership, including Dr. Paul Fowler and Dr. Dominic Aquila. Dr. Aquila has transitioned to the role of President Emeritus after 24 years of faithful service.

Dr. Holt’s appointment comes as the seminary board has formally renamed it ‘New Geneva International Theological Seminary.’ This change reflects the board’s desire to expand the seminary’s current reach through online and international theological education.

“I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being able to serve New Geneva Seminary as president for 24 years. But I am even more overjoyed about Dr. Toby Holt’s call to assume the leadership of the seminary and being able to take it into its new future. Not only does Dr. Holt know the seminary well, but he has the vision and skills needed to grow and develop it for years to come.”

As a New Geneva graduate, Dr. Holt brings familiarity with the institution and a diverse background in ministry, having pastored three churches, including a church plant in Wyoming, a church in Marietta GA, and most recently First Presbyterian Church in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Holt has been active in presbytery leadership, and served on the PCA’s General Assembly Overtures Committee in 2025. He has been a member of New Geneva’s board since 2022 and has taught at the seminary’s Egypt extension.

Dr. Holt has been married to his wife Ann for 27 years. They have two children, Taran and Ripley.

“I am humbled and grateful to accept this call to New Geneva International Theological Seminary,” said Dr. Holt. “The seminary has a strong history and Scriptural foundation. I look forward to serving with the board, staff, and professors as we train the next generation of Christian leaders.”

About New Geneva International Theological Seminary

Founded 32 years ago, New Geneva International Theological Seminary is committed to rigorous, confessional training – ‘equipping the saints for the work of ministry.’ With its new emphasis on online and international education, NGITS seeks to make theological formation accessible to students in the United States and around the world.

For more about New Geneva International Theological Seminary, visit www.newgeneva.org.