Dr. Scott Pace currently serves as the Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of The College at Southeastern, Johnny Hunt Chair of Biblical Preaching, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching, and oversees the Hunt Scholars Program. His ministry as a pastor has extended over 20 years in a variety of full-time and interim capacities through three states. He continues to serve local churches in various speaking and discipleship capacities. Dr. Pace also speaks regularly at conferences and training events that seek to equip pastors and church leaders. Dr. Pace has also authored many books ranging from theology to ministry leadership to preaching. He received his PhD in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His greatest passion is for his family. He and his wife, Dana, have been married since 1999. They have four children: Gracelyn, Tyler, Tessa, and Cassie.

Shane Puritt serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board. He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, TX with their five children – Raygen, Harper, Titus, Elliot, & Glory. He has been in ministry for over 18 years as a denominational worker, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, a Master’s Degree in History, and PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year he shares the Gospel with tens of thousands of people. His articles have been picked up by RELEVANT, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, The Gospel Coalition, CrossWalk, Church Leaders, Baptist Press, FaithIt, HelloChristian, and many others.