About Dr. Curt Dodd
Dr. Curt Dodd was born and raised in the heart of Texas, where he met and married Ginger Bisagno. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Houston Christian University, followed by both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
His ministry journey began in 1973 as an intern at First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He was later called to serve as senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Eden and First Baptist Church in Gonzales. In 1982, Curt returned to Houston to lead Metropolitan Baptist Church. Under his leadership, “The Met” became one of the fastest-growing churches in Texas and the Southern Baptist Convention.
In 1994, Dr. Dodd followed God’s call to plant a church in Pueblo, Colorado—one of the state’s most under-reached areas. Within three years, Fellowship of the Rockies grew to over 2,000 in attendance, becoming one of Colorado’s largest churches. He also helped launch several other churches, including Fellowship of the Rockies in Colorado Springs.
In 1999, Curt became senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Merritt Island, Florida, and in 2004, he accepted the call to serve as Senior Pastor of Westside Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Beyond the local church, Dr. Dodd has served on numerous denominational boards, including the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the International Mission Board, and the Advisory Council on Church Planting with the North American Mission Board. He has spoken at the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference and served as its First Vice-President. Additionally, he has been a Pastor-Advisor for the Conference of Texas Baptist Evangelists.
Dr. Dodd is also the President and Co-Founder of Shepherds Group, a ministry dedicated to guiding churches through capital campaigns and strategic growth.
A gifted author, Curt has written five books: And One to Grow On, Hearts on Fire—The Keys to Dynamic Church Growth, Running on Empty in the Fast Lane, Armchair Devotional—Spiritual Insight for Professional Watchers, and Why Do I Have to Struggle?
Outside of ministry, Curt enjoys traditional archery, hunting, fishing, golf, and riding his motorcycle. His greatest joy, however, is spending time with his family. He and Ginger are blessed with two sons, one daughter, and nine grandchildren.
His ministry journey began in 1973 as an intern at First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He was later called to serve as senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Eden and First Baptist Church in Gonzales. In 1982, Curt returned to Houston to lead Metropolitan Baptist Church. Under his leadership, “The Met” became one of the fastest-growing churches in Texas and the Southern Baptist Convention.
In 1994, Dr. Dodd followed God’s call to plant a church in Pueblo, Colorado—one of the state’s most under-reached areas. Within three years, Fellowship of the Rockies grew to over 2,000 in attendance, becoming one of Colorado’s largest churches. He also helped launch several other churches, including Fellowship of the Rockies in Colorado Springs.
In 1999, Curt became senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Merritt Island, Florida, and in 2004, he accepted the call to serve as Senior Pastor of Westside Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Beyond the local church, Dr. Dodd has served on numerous denominational boards, including the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the International Mission Board, and the Advisory Council on Church Planting with the North American Mission Board. He has spoken at the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference and served as its First Vice-President. Additionally, he has been a Pastor-Advisor for the Conference of Texas Baptist Evangelists.
Dr. Dodd is also the President and Co-Founder of Shepherds Group, a ministry dedicated to guiding churches through capital campaigns and strategic growth.
A gifted author, Curt has written five books: And One to Grow On, Hearts on Fire—The Keys to Dynamic Church Growth, Running on Empty in the Fast Lane, Armchair Devotional—Spiritual Insight for Professional Watchers, and Why Do I Have to Struggle?
Outside of ministry, Curt enjoys traditional archery, hunting, fishing, golf, and riding his motorcycle. His greatest joy, however, is spending time with his family. He and Ginger are blessed with two sons, one daughter, and nine grandchildren.
