Executive Leadership Team

Philip S. Tuttle President & CEO, Walk Thru the Bible
For more than two decades, Phil Tuttle has been a vital member of the Walk Thru the Bible family. While pastoring in central Illinois, he began teaching Walk Thru the Bible's live events in 1988 and then moved to Atlanta in 1992 to serve full time as Dean of Faculty. He later served as Senior Vice President for International Ministries and Global Teaching Pastor before becoming President and CEO in 2007. A native of Normal, Illinois, Phil received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education and Bible from Wheaton College in 1980 and his Master of Theology degree in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1984. As President of Walk Thru the Bible, Phil continues to share God's Word throughout the world in churches, Bible conferences, Christian education conventions, and corporate gatherings. Phil is also deeply involved with his home church, The Bridge, in Duluth, GA where he serves as a teaching pastor. His unique blend of biblical instruction, real-life illustrations, and spontaneous humor makes learning easy and enjoyable. Phil and his wife, Ellen, have two adult children, Emily and Philip.

John Houchens Sr VP for Advancement and International Ministries
John Houchens is a graduate of Atlanta Christian College. He cut his teeth in ministry on the streets of Atlanta in the early 80’s and since then has pastored congregations in the inner-city and rural Appalachia. John originally joined the staff of Walk Thru the Bible in 1998 to serve as Director of Outreach North America, a program that partnered with organizations such as Prison Fellowship, Salvation Army, and Campus Crusade for Christ to reach prisons, inner-cities, and under resourced areas of America with Walk Thru the Bible’s tools to help people everywhere live God’s Word. In 2002 he accepted the position of Vice President for Advancement at Walk Thru the Bible. John resigned from Walk Thru the Bible in 2006 to serve World Relief as Vice President for Philanthropy. He returned to Walk Thru the Bible in October of 2008 and now serves as Senior Vice President for Advancement and International Ministries. John and his wife Debbie have two sons, Taylor and Ryan. Both are students at the University of Georgia.

David Hodge Sr VP for North American Ministries
For over two decades David Hodge has been helping to train and develop leaders to achieve success—no matter what their field of expertise. Prior to his role with Walk Thru the Bible, David served as Executive Director of Winning With Encouragement for 11 years. Before WWE, he enjoyed his initial tour with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for 10 years, serving as Director of Leadership Training. David has also served as a pastor and a college instructor of Greek and New Testament. David is known for his gift of encouragement. He has traveled all over the United States leading seminars and conferences for such diverse individuals as corporate leaders, school teachers, business owners, pastors, engineers, construction industry leaders, healthcare administrators and staff, home educators, and military officers. He has conducted seminars and workshops on various topics including leadership, encouragement, building effective work teams, integrity, marriage, and people/relational skills. He has written or helped to develop several seminars that have been used by thousands worldwide. David fills a vital role as he leads these three outreach areas of our North American Ministry division: publishing (devotionals and books), live events (seminars and training), and product development (small group curriculum and video). He lives in Atlanta with his wife Pam and children Elizabeth, Jameson, and Spencer.

Genny Baxley Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services
Genny studied music and voice at the University of West Georgia, and somehow ended up in Administration, which has turned out to be her true calling. She has served in a variety of positions at Walk Thru the Bible over 18 years, and began serving in Human Resources in 2000. She is passionate about providing an environment and tools for the staff and associates of Walk Thru the Bible to be able to truly help people everywhere live God’s Word. Genny oversees the areas of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Facilities Management. Genny is also a certified Lay Speaker and a Stephen Minister. She and her husband, Allen, live in Cumming, Georgia.

Allen Baxley Vice President of Finance
Allen is a graduate of North Carolina State University. He also holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and in Operations Research, both from Georgia Tech. For Allen, the bridge from Operations Research to Finance was a short one, and he brings unique gifts combining his skills in operational efficiency with financial operations. He serves as a true business partner to the Executive Team at Walk Thru the Bible. Allen and his wife, Genny, live in Cumming, Georgia.