Books
Pastoral Essentials from the Pastoral Epistles: An Expositional Guide for Ministry (2027)
In “Pastoral Essentials from the Pastoral Epistles: An Expositional Guide,” R. Scott Pace presents a feast of wisdom on pastoral ministry from the ample pantry of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. Pace addresses the gospel as the foundation of ministry, suffering and endurance, the central importance of faithful preaching, and more — all rooted in careful, expositional assessment of the inspired text.
Equipped to Serve: How Seminary Strengthens You for Ministry (2025)
God has entrusted you with gifts to build up his church — and he uses seminary to strengthen those gifts. Whether you’re attending seminary or considering its benefits, “Equipped to Serve” explains why seminary remains indispensable for those called to serve the church. Each chapter of “Equipped to Serve” showcases how different areas of study come together to prepare you for well-rounded ministry.
Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God’s People from the Pulpit (2024)
Shepherding a congregation comes with many responsibilities. This guide shows pastors how to simplify and strengthen their ministry work by integrating leadership, preaching, and pastoring in biblical exposition. Offering practical advice and biblical wisdom, Scott Pace and Jim Shaddix clearly lay out six categories of leadership and explain how to leverage them through sermon development and delivery.
Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership (2022)
Ministry comes with many weighty responsibilities. Ministry leaders are called to teach, serve, and lead. But in leading those under their care, there comes a moment when they recognize the future leaders under their leadership. In “Calling Out the Called,” Scott Pace and Shane Pruitt answer this question by giving direction, encouragement, and a charge for ministry leaders to recognize the future leaders in their midst.
Colossians and Philemon: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series (2021)
“Exalting Jesus in Colossians & Philemon” is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this commentary series, to include 47 volumes when complete, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned books.
Embracing our Calling, Culture, and Commission (2020)
“Embracing our Calling, Culture, and Commission” reminds us that giving God control of our lives is an ongoing act of moment-by-moment submission to him, involving everything from life-altering decisions to life’s everyday decisions. In all things, we are called to “live worthy of the calling [we] have received” (Eph 4:1) — a heavenly, humble, and holy calling to which we are all called.
Answering God’s Call: Finding, Following, and Fulfilling God’s Will for Your Life (2020)
Every believer has a calling from God. We are all called to salvation, to service, and to surrender. Discerning and pursuing God’s call in your life becomes the work of a lifetime. Biblically insightful, theologically faithful, and practically helpful, “Answering God’s Call” will draw readers into a deeper understanding of God’s will for their lives.
Student Ministry by the Book: Biblical Foundations of Student Ministry (2020)
“Student Ministry by the Book” addresses common missteps in student ministry by providing a concise, yet thorough, biblical philosophy and practical guide for youth ministry. By establishing a spiritual perspective of a student’s identity and exploring the scriptural precedent for student ministry, the authors refute the culture’s view of teenagers that often sabotages the church’s approach to discipling them.
Preaching by the Book: Developing and Delivering Text-Driven Sermons (2018)
“Preaching by the Book” is a practical handbook offering fundamental guidance for preachers beginning to explore their gifts, and fresh insights for seasoned veterans desiring to refine their craft. R. Scott Pace challenges preachers to develop their style and their substance by considering their unique personality and gifts, the work of the Spirit, and the particular audience on a given occasion.
Pastoral Theology: Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor Is and What He Does (2017)
“Pastoral Theology” constructs a theological framework for pastoral ministry that is biblically derived, historically informed, doctrinally sound, missionally engaged, and contextually relevant. Through careful theological integration they formulate a ministry philosophy that defines the pastoral office and determines its corresponding responsibilities in light of theological truth.
Chapters and Contributions
Fulfilling the Great Commission: Essays in Honor of Daniel L. Akin (2024)
Editors Nathan Finn and Keith Whitfield have collected over a dozen essays written in honor of the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Daniel Akin. These essays highlight various biblical themes in connection to Akin’s missional emphasis in his theology and personal life.
Handbook of Contemporary Preaching: A Wealth of Counsel for Creative and Effective Proclamation (2024)
The art of preaching is one of the most important acts of ministry. The sermon serves as a transformative force — imparting knowledge, challenging beliefs, and convicting hearts. Recognizing the importance of this sacred task, this title equips pastors with invaluable tools and insights, enabling them to prepare and deliver sermons that resonate deeply with their congregations.
Navigating Student Ministry: Charting Your Course for the Journey (2022)
Teenagers are not a lost cause; they need wise leaders to help them along in their faith journeys. In “Navigating Student Ministry,” veteran student ministers with more than one hundred years of combined experience guide others through the often-challenging aspects of ministering to young people.
A Legacy of Preaching, Volumes 1 and 2 (2018)
“A Legacy of Preaching” Volumes One and Two explore the history and development of preaching through a biographical and theological examination of its most important preachers. Instead of teaching the history of preaching from the perspective of movements and eras, each contributor tells the story of a particular preacher in history, allowing the preachers from the past to come alive and instruct us through their lives, theologies, and methods of preaching.