Our Pastor-Teacher, J. Tyler Scarlett

Personal

Tyler became the Pastor-Teacher of Forest Baptist Church in 2006. Before that he served on staff at Forest for 8 years in numerous positions at the church. He graduated in 2007 from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with his M.Div. and in 2004 from Liberty Theological Seminary with his M.A.R. He is also a graduate of Liberty University and Schoolhouse Rock! (the Saturday morning cartoon). Tyler was born in Tennessee and raised in Alabama.

Family

The church, and all those around him, unanimously agree that Tyler definitely "married up" when in 2002 he married his best friend and partner in ministry, Rebecca. Together they have three energetic and wonderful children: Samuel Spurgeon, Jeremiah Tyndale, and Josiah Wilberforce.

Preaching

As a preacher, Tyler seeks to "rightly divide the Word of truth" by explaining God's Word accurately and applying it relevantly. He primarily preaches expository messages that are verse by verse through books of the Bible.

When he's not at Forest, Tyler enjoys reading, computery stuff, taking a nap, golf (occasionally) and above all that spending time with his family.

Favorite Books

A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
The Gospel for Everyday Life by Jerry Bridges
The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers
Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
Between Two Worlds by John Stott
Evangelism And The Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer

Favorite Preachers

Ravi Zacharias
John Piper
John MacArthur
Al Mohler
Chuck Swindoll
Adrian Rogers

Favorite Blogs

Most are a waste of time, but here are a few that I've weeded out

Favorite Websites

Ebay, Foxnews, The Drudge Report, & Homestarrunner (probably didn't expect that last one did you?).

Favorite Food

Mexican, Tacos, Moe's Southwest Grille, Enchiladas, Mexican, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Mexican (I think you get the picture).