R. Scott Pace
R. Scott Pace (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is president, professor of preaching and pastoral ministry, and Jim Shaddix Chair of expository preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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In Pastoral Essentials from the Pastoral Epistles: An Expositional Guide, R. Scott Pace has prepared a feast of wisdom on pastoral ministry from the ample pantry of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. By walking through these letters chapter by chapter he offers readers nourishment to strengthen them for the diverse challenges of pastoral ministry. Pace addresses the gospel as the foundation of ministry, the qualifications of the minister, suffering and endurance, the central importance of faithful preaching, and much more—all rooted in careful, expositional, and thoughtful assessment of the inspired text.
Seminarians and current pastors alike will come away from this book refreshed and filled for further service to their churches.
Introduction
SECTION I: THE NOBLE TASK
Pastoral Essentials from 1 Timothy
Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to be a Pastor? (1:1–20)
Chapter 2: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Pray (2:1–15)
Chapter 3: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Lead (3:1–16)
Chapter 4: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Preach (4:1–16)
Chapter 5: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Serve (5:1–25)
Chapter 6: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Persevere (6:1–20)
SECTION II: THE APPROVED WORKMAN
Pastoral Essentials from 2 Timothy
Chapter 7: Pastor, Be Courageous! (1:1–18)
Chapter 8: Pastor, Honor the King! (2:1–13)
Chapter 9: Pastor, Stay Focused! (2:14–26)
Chapter 10: Pastor, Watch Out! (3:1–13)
Chapter 11: Pastor, Preach the Word! (3:14–4:5)
Chapter 12: Pastor, Finish Well! (4:6–22)
SECTION III: THE FAITHFUL STEWARD
Pastoral Essentials from Titus
Chapter 13: What Makes a Church a Church? (1:1–4)
Chapter 14: The Pastors We Are Called to Be (1:5–16)
Chapter 15: The Members We Are Called to Lead (2:1–10)
Chapter 16: The Gospel We Are Called to Preach (2:11–15)
Chapter 17: The World We Are Called to Reach (3:1–15)
Concluding Thoughts
General Index
Scripture Index
In Pastoral Essentials from the Pastoral Epistles: An Expositional Guide, R. Scott Pace has prepared a feast of wisdom on pastoral ministry from the ample pantry of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. By walking through these letters chapter by chapter he offers readers nourishment to strengthen them for the diverse challenges of pastoral ministry. Pace addresses the gospel as the foundation of ministry, the qualifications of the minister, suffering and endurance, the central importance of faithful preaching, and much more—all rooted in careful, expositional, and thoughtful assessment of the inspired text.
Seminarians and current pastors alike will come away from this book refreshed and filled for further service to their churches.
Introduction
SECTION I: THE NOBLE TASK
Pastoral Essentials from 1 Timothy
Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to be a Pastor? (1:1–20)
Chapter 2: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Pray (2:1–15)
Chapter 3: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Lead (3:1–16)
Chapter 4: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Preach (4:1–16)
Chapter 5: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Serve (5:1–25)
Chapter 6: Pastoral Ministry is a Call to Persevere (6:1–20)
SECTION II: THE APPROVED WORKMAN
Pastoral Essentials from 2 Timothy
Chapter 7: Pastor, Be Courageous! (1:1–18)
Chapter 8: Pastor, Honor the King! (2:1–13)
Chapter 9: Pastor, Stay Focused! (2:14–26)
Chapter 10: Pastor, Watch Out! (3:1–13)
Chapter 11: Pastor, Preach the Word! (3:14–4:5)
Chapter 12: Pastor, Finish Well! (4:6–22)
SECTION III: THE FAITHFUL STEWARD
Pastoral Essentials from Titus
Chapter 13: What Makes a Church a Church? (1:1–4)
Chapter 14: The Pastors We Are Called to Be (1:5–16)
Chapter 15: The Members We Are Called to Lead (2:1–10)
Chapter 16: The Gospel We Are Called to Preach (2:11–15)
Chapter 17: The World We Are Called to Reach (3:1–15)
Concluding Thoughts
General Index
Scripture Index