“At Southeastern, we advance the global church by serving the local church.”

– President-Elect Scott Pace

Affirmations of Dr. Scott Pace as President

“I celebrate the successful transition at Southeastern Seminary. Dr. Scott Pace will provide remarkable leadership as they continue to prioritize the Great Commission as their driving motivation for developing leaders for Southern Baptist churches and our global mission outreach.”

Dr. Jeff Iorg, President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee

 

“Scott Pace will serve the people of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary well as their seventh president. I have known and served alongside Scott for over twenty-five years. I know him to be a faithful follower of Jesus, a committed Southern Baptist, and an excellent academician. I am confident that Scott will lead Southeastern into her best days.”

Dr. James K. Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

 

“As Southeastern has become one of the most prolific missionary training schools in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention, I’m excited about working with Scott Pace as the seminary’s seventh president. Truly, Southeastern is a Great Commission seminary and the ministry track record of Scott Pace indicates he is a Great Commission leader.”

Dr. Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board 

 

“Scott Pace is a faithful leader, a gifted theologian, and a man deeply committed to the authority of Scripture and the mission of the church. I am grateful for his heart for evangelism and disciple making, and I am confident Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will continue to thrive under his leadership. I hope Southern Baptists will join me in praying for Scott as he steps into this important role and continues equipping leaders to take the gospel to North America and the nations.”

Dr. Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board

 

“I have known Scott Pace since 2009. He is not only effective in the classroom and as a seminary leader, but he also connects with churches. He preaches the Bible with passion, relates to people with sincerity and humility, and serves with a shepherd’s heart. In short, Scott Pace represents our Lord well. I am excited about his leadership in this new season at Southeastern Seminary.”

Dr. D. Hance Dilbeck Jr., President and CEO of Guidestone 

 

“I celebrate Dr. Scott Pace stepping into this role as the new president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I’ve seen firsthand over the past decade his deep passion for raising up the next generation for Christ. Southeastern has long been a vital partner with NC Baptists, and I look forward to seeing that partnership only grow stronger under Dr. Pace’s leadership as we are on mission together. I pray the Lord uses him to continue shaping and expanding Southeastern into the Great Commission seminary that sends out leaders equipped to grow churches and go to all nations.”

Todd Unzicker, Executive Director-Treasurer of the NC Baptist Convention

 

“I have grown to greatly appreciate the leadership and ministry of Dr. Pace over the past several years and commend his selection as the next Southeastern president. Dr. Pace is a faithful Bible expositor and representative for Southeastern! His heart to serve our Lord Jesus, local churches, and our Great Commission partnership as Southern Baptists is evident to all who meet him.”

Dr. Brian Autry, Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia

 

“Dr. Scott Pace’s election as president of Southeastern Seminary warms my heart with confidence and joy. The Lord has gifted Dr. Pace with that rare and special combination of a scholar’s mind, a leader’s drive, and a servant’s heart. I believe the seminary will thrive under his presidency in the years ahead.”

Dr. Tony Wolfe, Executive Director-Treasurer of the SC Baptist Convention

 

“I’ve personally seen the impact of the ministry of Dr. Scott Pace while he served here in Oklahoma for over nine years. He loves the local church and wants to help pastors become effective servants of King Jesus. I am delighted to see him in this new role as president at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The local church will be the beneficiary of his service.”

Dr. Todd Fisher, Executive Director-Treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists

 

“Every alumnus should rejoice, every current and future student will be blessed, and — most importantly — the Kingdom of God will be strengthened as Southeastern pursues its mission under Dr. Scott Pace’s leadership. Dr. Pace is a diligent scholar, a trustworthy leader, and a gifted preacher of God’s word — all marked by a heart of genuine humility and love for the local church. There’s simply no finer person the school could have chosen!”

Dr. Stephen Rummage, Executive Director-Treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention

 

“I’m thankful for Dr. Scott Pace and the way he faithfully serves Christ and his church. As his pastor, I’ve witnessed his godly character, humility, wisdom, pastor’s heart, faithful friendship, and devotion to his family. Southeastern Seminary is blessed to be led by such a trusted leader and scholar. I’m eager to see how the Lord will use his leadership to strengthen the seminary and advance the Kingdom in the years to come.”

Dr. Mike Powers, Lead Pastor of Richland Creek Community Church, NC

 

“Scott Pace is exactly the right man to lead Southeastern Seminary and Judson College in the days ahead. I have no doubt he also is God’s man. I have had the joy of watching Scott grow and mature since he was a student at Southeastern. I have seen up close and personal how God has prepared him for this important assignment. He has a keen mind and a servant’s heart that inspires others to trust him. And he walks with Jesus, and that inspires people to follow him. Southeastern will have a promising future under his leadership.”

Dr. Daniel L. Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

 

“Dr. Pace has consistently demonstrated a love for the local church and a heart for equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders for service to the church and the nations. His leadership reflects Southeastern’s identity as the Great Commission Seminary, and we are confident he will faithfully steward that mission. Southeastern has a strong foundation, and Dr. Pace brings both continuity with that foundation and the vision needed to lead the seminary forward in fulfilling its mission of training the next generation of ministry leaders.”

Carlos Goodrich, Chairman of Southeastern Seminary’s Board of Trustees