About Kevin R. Scott

My Story

I am an ordained pastor, speaker, independent writer and editor, and author of ReCreatable: How God Heals the Brokenness of Life (2014), currently in its third printing. In the fall of 2016, I had an experience that drove me into a spiritual wilderness. During the roughly three-year period that followed, I re-evaluated nearly everything I believed about God, myself, and a life of faith.

Spiritual Wellness is my effort to share with you some of what I’ve learned in the wilderness about what it means to be spiritually healthy and whole. This is your invitation to join me on the journey!

Background and Experience

I served many years on the pastoral staff at a non-profit training organization, where I’ve written and edited presentation scripts, training materials, books, and communications materials, all focused on providing emotional and spiritual care. In addition, I’ve been the keynote speaker and presenter at dozens of national training courses and more than a hundred regional workshops, as well as helping to lead the organization and various teams within it. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of providing one-on-one consultation to countless leaders on various aspects of their leadership and ministry.

For 6 years, I served as acquisitions editor at a medium-sized publishing house, where I reviewed book proposals, coached authors, developed content, edited manuscripts, wrote back cover copy, and participated in titling, cover design, and marketing of dozens of trade books. I’ve also spoken at a number of writer’s conferences.

In addition, I’ve served many years as a pastor in local churches, in paid and volunteer capacities. I received my bachelor’s degree from Welch College in Nashville, Tennessee, and my master’s degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

In summer 2018, my family and I moved from Webster Groves, Missouri, to middle Tennessee, where we now live in a small house converted from an old dairy barn. My “writing deck” overlooks our wooded acreage, pond, and fields where our Amish neighbors are currently pasturing their horses. In my spare time, I roast coffee, work on the grounds, and dream about building a small writing cabin in the woods.

Moving to Tennessee has given me the flexibility to tackle more writing and editing projects that fit my own passions and interests, which include spiritual wellness, Christian spirituality, leadership, social justice issues, sustainability, and personal growth.

As a pastor, I particularly enjoy coaching people one-on-one and in small groups to help them grow personally and spiritually. I love to talk with people about their goals and projects, both personal and professional. I enjoy providing consultation and guidance, as well as digging in and “getting my hands dirty” to help make it happen. Contact me today to see how we might work together to advance your mission and message.

What Can I Do for You?

I work with individuals and organizations on an independent, freelance basis in the areas of writing, speaking, and coaching.

My resume includes:

20+ years writing all types of content, including books, training presentations, adult learning curriculum, and marketing content
20+ years as a keynote speaker, including nearly 50 nationwide conferences and more than 100 regional workshops
20+ years as an organizational leader, project manager, and system developer
8 years as a staff pastor in a local church
6 years as an acquisitions editor at a publishing house

Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with:

pastors from small churches, mid-size churches, and large churches
congregation leaders from all 50 states and several other countries, and from a wide variety of Christian denominations across the theological spectrum
aspiring authors, first-time authors, and bestselling authors

This has given me a wealth of experience that I bring to everything I do.

Based on my personal and professional experience, I can partner with you on:

writing projects
personal and professional development
staff training
workshops

On topics such as:

Spiritual and emotional wellness
Leadership development
Church mission and strategy

Want to talk?

Let’s set up a time to discuss how I can be of help to you or your organization.