Evangelist Scott Pauley

A recent picture of Scott and Tammy Pauley (2026)

Scott Pauley was raised in the mountains of West Virginia where he came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. At the age of twelve, he sensed God's call to preach - a call that continues to shape his life and ministry. He attended Crown College in Powell, Tennessee, where he met his wife, Tammy. They were married in 1997 and served the Lord at the Temple
Baptist Church and Crown College for nearly two decades.

Today, Dr. Pauley travels full-time as an evangelist, with a passion for preaching the Gospel and a burden to see this generation reached for Christ. He leads Enjoying the Journey, a ministry that exists to evangelize the lost, encourage pastors and local churches, and equip believers to study the Bible and serve the Lord. Scott and Tammy are members of the Cranberry Baptist Church in Beckley, West Virginia.

In addition to his preaching ministry, Dr. Pauley has authored several books, including Revival Praying, New Testament Marriage and a devotional commentary on the Psalms. He can be heard daily on the Enjoying the Journey podcast and radio. The Pauley’s have three adult children and are now enjoying being “Papa” and “Nana” to their grandchildren. When not on the road, they treasure spending time on their family farm.

Education:

D.Min., Luther Rice University
M.Div., Crown Seminary
M.B.S., Crown Seminary
M.Min., Crown Seminary
B.B.S., Pastoral Theology, The Crown College

Interests: Reading, Golf, and Coffee

Website: ETJ.Bible

Books by Scott Pauley

Roadmap for Life Psalms 1-41 (The Genesis Psalms) is a devotional book by Scott Pauley that provides an overview of each psalm, as well as practical application for your life. Scott draws out eternal truths and makes practical applications from each Psalm.

Roadmap for Life // Psalms 1-41 (The Genesis Psalms)
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REST – Volume 2
Why God Used D.L. Moody, Why God Used D.L. Moody by Torrey Moody Power, Why God Used D.L. Moody book, Cover: Soft-touch - 50 pages Introduction D.L. Moody was a man mightily used by God. The Lord enabled Moody to preach the gospel to millions of people across the globe. It is evident that God placed His hand of blessing upon Moody, but why? R.A. Torrey served alongside Moody for many years and was the most qualified to write on this topic. In this classic work, Torrey lays out seven reasons God used D.L. Moody. We desire that God will use this book to raise up an army of young men and women who will experience the power of God upon their lives. God's power rested on Moody only as he yielded to the Source of all power and blessing - the LORD. Table of Contents Dedication Prologue: Why God Used D. L. Moody 1. A Fully Surrendered Man 2. A Man of Prayer 3. A Deep and Practical Student of The Bible 4. A Humble Man 5. A Man Free From the Love of Money 6. A Man with A Consuming Passion for the Salvation of the Lost 7. A Man Definitely Endued With Power From on High.

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Articles by Scott Pauley

Integrity: The Importance of a Good Name

By Scott Pauley | May 5, 2026

Integrity: The Importance of a Good Name Many years ago, I was driving through the town I grew up in with my mother in the front seat and my sister in the back seat. I was driving too fast. My mother (the “prophetess”) spoke evil into my life! As soon as the words came out of her mouth, “You are going too fast,” the blue lights came on behind us. My sister thought it was the greatest moment of her…

Journey through Joel

By Scott Pauley | May 4, 2026

Journey Through Joel We know very little about the prophet Joel. We know the name of his father, and we know that he lived in Judah. Outside of that, nothing else is known of him. His name is such a common name that it is used for at least 12 different people in the Bible. Yet, this man was led by the Holy Spirit to pen one of the most amazing prophetic books in the Old Testament. His name is…

Thank God for Pastors

By Scott Pauley | April 30, 2026

Thank God for Pastors Thank the Lord for faithful preachers of God’s Word. We need them more than ever, and we need more of them! As I travel, my appreciation for the Lord’s servants grows. Most pastors are not well known; many are carrying a load no one knows about. They are shepherds. I am an evangelist, but I am trying to help pastors as much as I can. Anyone can come through town and preach a few sermons. It…

The Household of Faith

By Scott Pauley | April 25, 2026

The Household of Faith: Unity in the Family of God Family was God’s idea. It is the perfect expression of the Heavenly Father’s heart. “God setteth the solitary in families.” (Psalm 68:6) From the beginning, He knew that it was not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18). And yet in our sin-cursed world, even with the existence of physical families, there are so many abandoned, neglected, and lonely people. One of the miracles of salvation is that through…

Journey Through Colossians

By Scott Pauley | April 23, 2026

Journey Through Colossians One of the great principles of Bible study is comparing Scripture with Scripture. As someone has suggested, the greatest commentary on the Bible is the Bible itself, and I truly believe that. We have come in our study now in our journey to the book of Colossians. There is much we can learn as we journey through Colossians. Listen: Journeying through Colossians Overview of Colossians Colossians stands alone as a letter to believers in Colossae, but this…

Making the Most of Your Mornings

By Scott Pauley | April 22, 2026

Do you love mornings? I have never considered myself a true morning person. In fact, I have always envied those people who seem to rise cheerfully “a great while before day.” Yet the older I get, the more the quiet of the early morning hours means to me. I have come to realize the power of the morning hours. A few extra minutes in the morning and the right priorities can make a world of difference in the entire day.…

Don’t Listen to this ETJ Series!

By Scott Pauley | April 20, 2026

We are blessed each week to hear from listeners about their favorite studies and what God is doing in their lives. But our next series may not be for you… If you do not want to be challenged to become everything God saved you to be, don’t listen to this series! If you are content to go to Heaven without considering those on their way to Hell, don’t listen to this series! If you don’t want to be used by…

Staying and Leaving

By Scott Pauley | April 13, 2026

Staying and Leaving: Following God’s Leading in Hard Times A friend and I were enjoying a time of fellowship together some time ago. During the conversation, I asked about a man who had been a pastor in the town where I was visiting. The answer was all too familiar — he was no longer in the ministry but doing very well in business. And then my friend said something I cannot forget: “The last time I heard from him, he…

Journey Through 2 Timothy

By Scott Pauley | April 10, 2026

Journey Through 2 Timothy God is so very good to give us faithful ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a minister, but let me testify as a Christian and as a church member. I am so grateful for the faithful pastors whom I have been under. People who have loved the Lord, loved me, and taught me the truth. And I want to reiterate, as we are studying through the pastoral epistles right now, that you ought…

Journey Through 1 Timothy

By Scott Pauley | April 6, 2026

Journey Through 1 Timothy I had the privilege of growing up in a pastor’s home. Not only that, but I also served under the same pastor for nearly two decades of my life. Now, every week of my life, I am with different pastors. I love preachers. If you have a faithful pastor, you ought to thank God for him! A shepherd who feeds you the Word of God and points you to the chief Shepherd makes a huge difference.…

Journey through Amos

By Scott Pauley | April 5, 2026

Journey Through Amos I grew up in the hill country, in the mountains, and so I am partial to them. If I had to identify with an Old Testament prophet, it would be Amos – he was from the hill country. Let’s begin our journey and see what God has for us from the pen of a country prophet named Amos. Listen: Journeying through Amos Overview of Amos Who was Amos? Amos was from a place called Toccoa. That was wild…

Thoughts for a Dynamic Devotional Life

By Scott Pauley | April 3, 2026

Thoughts for a Dynamic Devotional Life Every generation requires true men of God who carry on the work of the Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit. An entry in the journal of Henry Martyn reads, “Let me be taught that the first great business on earth is the sanctification of my own soul.” George Müller said, “The first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day was to have my soul happy in the Lord.” Our Greatest Need…

Journey through Philippians

By Scott Pauley | April 2, 2026

Journey Through Philippians Do you have a favorite book of the Bible? On our journey, we come to my favorite today. The Enjoying the Journey broadcast began with a study of Philippians. We have spent a lot of time in it. Let us begin our journey through Philippians. Listen: Journeying through Philippians Overview of Philippians Philippians only has 104 verses, and is much more practical than some of the other books. Philippians is also deeply personal. It is one of…

Journey through Obadiah

By Scott Pauley | March 24, 2026

Journey Through Obadiah Many years ago, I was traveling in Jordan, and we were training preachers of the Word of God. It was an amazing time. Before I left the country, the Jordanian pastor who was hosting me said, “I want to show you a few of the sights.” So, he took my father and me one afternoon, and we had an amazing time. He took us to a famous place known as Petra. I had heard of Petra, of…

10 Recommendations for Local Church Youth Ministries

By Scott Pauley | March 23, 2026

10 Recommendations for Local Church Youth Ministries In many seasons of my life, I have had the joy of being involved in youth ministry in some way. It is the passion of my life to point another generation to the Lord Jesus and His truth. I am more convinced than I have ever been that this is a critical ministry of the local church. It is not just the work of youth pastors and “professionals.” It is the mission of…

Journey Through Galatians

By Scott Pauley | March 19, 2026

Journey Through Galatians 2 Timothy 3:16 says that God’s Word is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” We are looking at the Epistle to the Galatians, but I bring up this verse because there is a beautiful order found in it. It is actually the order of the epistles found in our New Testament: doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction. We began our journey through the epistles with Romans in Paul’s letters, and Romans was basically…

Journey through Hosea

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2026

Journey Through Hosea There is no trouble like family trouble. When families have problems, it is one of the hardest earthly things to deal with. The book we have come to in our series is the Old Testament book of family trouble. It is the book of Hosea. Listen: Journeying through Hosea Overview of Hosea Hosea is the first of the Minor Prophets. They are not minor in message; they are only minor in size. There are twelve of them,…

Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel

By Scott Pauley | March 14, 2026

Editor’s Note: This article is a modified transcript of a recent message by Scott Pauley. Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel The most important thing a person can learn is why God made them. Why are you breathing? Why are you at this moment still living on this planet? The answers are found in 1 Peter 4:10. This verse reveals three principles for connecting your gifts to the gospel. We will hang each of these principles on three words, like…

My Advice for Ministry Staff Members

By Scott Pauley | March 11, 2026

Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I have been preaching. This is always a great joy for me. More than eighteen years of my life and ministry were spent as a staff member. Tammy and I were privileged to serve under Pastor and Mrs. Clarence Sexton for many years. Every day, I thank God for the lessons I learned working under a…

Journey Through Daniel

By Scott Pauley | March 10, 2026

Journey Through Daniel Our journey through Scripture takes us to the final book of the major prophets. It is interesting because it is a very brief book. We will journey through Daniel. Of the five major prophets, Daniel is probably the book with which you are the most familiar. For example, you know the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, where Daniel was punished for defying the king’s law and praying. You know the story of the Hebrew boys…

Journey through Zechariah

By Scott Pauley | March 6, 2026

Journey Through Zechariah The Minor Prophets, for the most part, are fairly brief. That is why they are referred to as Minor Prophets. And yet, the prophet we come to today is the longest of the Minor Prophets. His name is Zechariah. His name actually means the one Jehovah remembers. Aren’t you glad God has promised never to forget you? He remembers you today. I hope you will remember him. Let us journey through Zechariah and learn what God has…

Make Every Day Count

By Scott Pauley | March 5, 2026

Our Lives are a Vapor Winter can be a strange time in Beckley, West Virginia. Snow one hour…sunshine the next. One recent morning, I awoke to see a thick, freezing fog. The Lord reminded me of one of the most powerful verses in Scripture, a reminder to make every day count: “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.  For what is your life?  It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away”…

Journey Through Habakkuk

By Scott Pauley | March 4, 2026

Journey Through Habakkuk Every generation is different, yet the need of every generation is the same. Every generation needs a spiritual revival in their generation. I hope your heart today is hungry to see a great spiritual awakening in your own life and your family, in your church, and in our world. Because that is the desperate need of this hour. And it was the desperate need, in Habakkuk’s hour as well. We will discover this need as we journey…

One at a Time

By Scott Pauley | March 3, 2026

One at a Time Through the years, I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story, and a simple conversation with a stranger can be memorable. I have tried to pray as I board a flight that God would put me next to the person He wants me to get acquainted with. Often, it has allowed me to minister in some way. One week God put someone next to me to minister to me. Across the aisle…

Journey Through Malachi

By Scott Pauley | March 2, 2026

Journey Through Malachi Our journey through Scripture has brought us to the last stop in the Old Testament. We have come to the final Old Testament book, the prophet Malachi. This was a man who was chosen by God at the end of the Old Testament era to give God’s final great message before the 400 silent years. His name means Jehovah’s Messenger. The word messenger is actually used three times in this book, and he was just that. He…

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Events The following schedule includes Scott Pauley’s itinerary and any Enjoying the Journey Tours or special events planned for the coming months…”If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this…” (James 4:15) Click to Read More About ETJ Events The REST Conference (ETJ Partner Event) Southwide Baptist Fellowship (ETJ Partner Event)