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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REST – Volume 1
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Revival Praying

Articles by Scott Pauley

Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family

By Scott Pauley | September 8, 2026

Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family My kids are growing up so quickly. We are entering a new season as “empty-nesters.” I feel like I am getting old so quickly! Life moves along at a rapid pace, and God is teaching me many things. I am not the husband or father that I should be. More and more, I thank God for the wife that He has given to me, and the mother that she is to our…

A Biblical Perspective on Israel

By Scott Pauley | September 3, 2026

A Biblical Perspective on Israel One of the most hotly debated topics right now is the nation of Israel. If we do not use discernment, we can allow political agendas or current events to color our understanding of what God says in Holy Scripture. It should be the exact opposite; we must always begin with the Bible. Addressing current questions with Bible answers requires a firm foundation in the Word of God, especially when asking if we should support Israel.…

Journey Through the New Testament

By Scott Pauley | August 26, 2026

Begin Your Study of the New Testament The most important journeys should always be planned before you set out on a long adventure. Chart your course! We have charted a course through the Old Testament in a previous study. As you begin your study of the New Testament books in the Bible, there are several truths to take with you.  * NOTE: Be sure to visit our Journey Through Scripture Page. It features overviews, messages, articles, and resources for every…

A Few Reflections on My 50th Birthday

By Scott Pauley | August 25, 2026

A Few Reflections on My 50th Birthday A half a century. How is that possible? I look at my children and wonder how they got that old…then I look in the mirror and wonder how I got that old! (Tammy is the only one in the family not aging it seems.) Rarely do I write an article about personal matters, but I hope you will forgive me for being a little reflective. Today has been a sweet day with a…

Thank God for Teachers!

By Scott Pauley | August 20, 2026

Thank God for Teachers! The average student will spend nearly 15,000 hours in their kindergarten-to-twelfth-grade education. Thousands of hours are spent under various teachers. Those influences matter. We should thank God and pray for the wonderful teachers that God has placed into the lives of our children, especially as we consider the powerful influence teachers have in the lives of their students. Elementary School Teachers It was a kindergarten teacher who led me to Jesus Christ. Elementary school is a…

Our Greatest Need — Thoughts on Prayer

By Scott Pauley | August 19, 2026

Our Greatest Need — Thoughts on Prayer Over the last several weeks, I have had the privilege of meeting so many praying people. I have been honored and humbled to meet people whom I do not know and hear them say, “I pray for you every day.” Never in my life have I felt more the need for intercessory prayer! Our Greatest Need D.L. Moody wrote, “I have noticed, in traveling up and down the country, and after mingling with…

Great Expectations

By Scott Pauley | August 14, 2026

Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations. Some would say it is the driving force behind advancement and progress. Others would admit that it is the root of so much disappointment. The problem…

Journey through 3 John

By Scott Pauley | August 7, 2026

Journey Through 3 John The little letter of 3 John is the shortest book in the New Testament. It only has 299 words. But its message is powerful. Let us journey through 3 John and see what God wants to teach us. Listen: Journeying through 3 John Unchanging Truth for Men As you open your Bible to 3 John, you will notice that it is only fourteen verses long. Yet, it is packed full of truth. Much of it is…

Journey Through 2 Thessalonians

By Scott Pauley | July 31, 2026

Journey Through 2 Thessalonians At different phases in your journey of life, God provides specific messages for you. “Truth endureth to all generations” (Psalm 100:5). What is true yesterday is true today. It will be true forever. But at particular times in life, there are certain messages that you need to hear. A good illustration of that is the letter of 2 Thessalonians. The Apostle Paul had written one letter to them already, and the great message of that letter…

Journey Through the Old Testament

By Scott Pauley | July 20, 2026

Begin Your Study of the Old Testament The most important journeys should always be planned before you set out on a long adventure. Chart your course. As you begin your study of Old Testament books in the Bible, there are several truths to take with you.  * NOTE: Be sure to visit our Journey Through Scripture Page. It features overviews, messages, articles, and resources for every book of the Bible.  Listen to this Study: Genesis 1:1 declares to us that…

Journey Through 2 Peter

By Scott Pauley | July 15, 2026

Journey Through 2 Peter Do you have a good memory? Everyone’s memory works differently. Some people excel in short-term memory, while others are more adept at long-term memory. Memory is a gift, and some people are more gifted than others. Memory is like a muscle; we must exercise it. A walk through 2 Peter reveals it as a book of remembrance. In fact, the great message of the book is this: putting you in remembrance. It is the second and…

Journey Through Revelation

By Scott Pauley | July 10, 2026

Journey Through Revelation We come now to the closing, climactic Revelation of Jesus Christ. It has a host of comparisons with Genesis, the first book of the Bible, as well as some contrasts: In Genesis, God creates the sun. In Revelation, there will be no need for the sun, for Jesus is the light. In Genesis, Satan destroys. In Revelation, Satan is destroyed. In Genesis, sin begins. In Revelation, sin is banished. In Genesis, there is defeat. In Revelation, there…

Journey Through 2 John

By Scott Pauley | July 10, 2026

Journey Through 2 John We have been journeying through Scripture, and we come now to the one New Testament letter that was written to a woman and her children. It is the little book of 2 John. 2 John 1 says, “The elder,” that is John, “unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;.” John is writing to a woman. We do…

Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction

By Scott Pauley | July 6, 2026

Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction The Urgency of Youth Youth is hard to define. When does it end? Suddenly, without warning it is gone and…where did it go? Flipping through an old poetry book recently, I found one poem that captured my attention on the subject. The Flight of Youth by Richard Henry Stoddard There are gains for all our losses, There are balms for all our pain: But when youth, the dream, departs, It takes something from our…

America, “It Is Time to Seek the Lord.”

By Scott Pauley | June 29, 2026

Those who love Christ should have a special love for their own people and a desire to see them come to the truth (Romans 9:1-3; 10:1). I do love the Lord and I love the country where God sovereignly allowed me to be born. I love America. A Critical Time for America These are critical days in our nation and in our world. As we approach the 250th birthday of the United States, this is a time for God’s people…

The What, Who, and Why of Thankfulness

By Scott Pauley | June 26, 2026

The What, Who, and Why of Thankfulness WHAT Are You Thankful For? Some time ago my wife challenged each member of our family to share three things for which we were grateful each night as we went to bed. It is easy to say the same things again and again (and hope that no one “steals” your list first!). The exercise was good for our home and for my own heart. I would recommend it to you and your family!…

8 Words That Have Helped Me Redeem the Time

By Scott Pauley | June 23, 2026

8 Words That Have Helped Me Redeem the Time We all have 1,440 minutes in a day. Try as you might, it is impossible to add time! It is possible, however, to make a wiser investment of the time that you have. Paul was led of the Holy Spirit to tell us twice about “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5:16; Colossians 4:5). Are you spending your life or investing it? This means more than proper “time management.” Life is about emphasis.…

A Few Remarks on Reading

By Scott Pauley | June 17, 2026

A Few Remarks On Reading As a boy my parents encouraged me to read. Without such encouragement, television, video games, and other distractions are apt to keep a young person away from the riches found in a good book. My sixth grade teacher took a special interest in me. Mr. Hess would often have me stand before my classmates and read aloud a book that he had chosen. Little did I realize at the time that he was both instilling…

Journey Through Jude

By Scott Pauley | June 9, 2026

Journey Through Jude Imagine a bookshelf with several books on it. On each end of that row of books are bookends holding them up. A starting point and an ending point. As we have journeyed through the New Testament, there are multiple letters. These are epistles. On each end of these books that detail for us the church age, there are bookends. There is a book that begins and ends this particular section of the Bible for us, and both…

Passing the Shepherd’s Staff

By Scott Pauley | June 4, 2026

A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because we are all just passing through! Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming behind them. In the pastor’s role, it is not a baton that he passes, but a shepherd’s staff. I had the privilege to preach in…

Living by Faith

By Scott Pauley | June 3, 2026

Living By Faith Living in the Parenthesis A parenthesis is a peculiar thing. Parentheses are used by writers to set apart information that they want you to know but do not feel is essential. The material in parentheses could be dropped without damaging the overall story, but it makes a contribution. Not so with Scripture. The Word of God is full of parenthetical statements. The Lord Jesus taught that every word of Scripture is given by God (Matthew 4;4), and…

Journey Through Titus

By Scott Pauley | June 1, 2026

Journey Through Titus The island of Crete was known as a barbarous place. It was full of people who were liars and corrupt. Morality there was at an absolute low. In the midst of that place, God built a church. I am glad God always has a people! God is taking out a people for His name. I believe in the remnant, and I believe God raises them up right where they need to be. On the island of Crete,…

Journey Through James

By Scott Pauley | May 27, 2026

Journey Through James Our journey through Scripture brings us to James. This book is often referred to as “The Proverbs of the New Testament.” There are a couple of reasons for this. One, James emphasizes wisdom from above. It shows us the divine, heavenly wisdom that we all need. The other reason is that it is a deeply practical book. The Book of James is a book that helps you know how to live the life of faith every day.…

Principles for Finding God’s Choice for Your Life’s Mate | Video Series

By Scott Pauley | May 26, 2026

Finding God’s Choice for Your Life’s Mate “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye” (Psalm 32:8). Everywhere I go, I am approached by young adults who want to serve God during their single years. While Scripture teaches that some people are called and equipped for a life of singular service for God, generally, marriage and family are part of God’s design for His children. The great…

How to Handle Criticism and Accusation

By Scott Pauley | May 18, 2026

How to Handle Criticism and Accusation Over forty million people in the United States live in what they consider to be a state of constant fear. One million of them live in such fear that they will not leave their homes. Doctors have now named fears such as “ablutohobia” – the fear of bathing, “cacophobia” – the fear of ugliness, “cibophobia” – the fear of food (I have never had this fear!), and “dentophobia” – the fear of dentists. Ours…

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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)