Introduction: Pastors, theologians, and other public figures / Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Six practical steps toward being a pastor-theologian / Gerald Hiestand
Seven ways to theologize as a pastor / Josh Moody
Part 1. Biblical theology and historical theology. Of prophets, priests, and kings: a brief biblical theology of the pastorate / Owen Strachan
The pastor as public theologian / Melvin Tinker
Human origins: a test case for pastor-theologians / Todd Wilson
A practical theology of technology / Jim Samra
Of scholars and saints: a brief history of the pastorate / Owen Strachan
How the theology of saving faith has affected my congregation / Wesley G. Pastor
A place for truth / Kevin DeYoung
Part 2. Systematic theology and practical theology. In the evangelical mood: the purpose of the pastor-theologian / Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Preaching the doctrine of the gospel as truth, goodness, and beauty / Bill Kynes
Reading for preaching / Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
Artisans in the house of God: the practices of the pastor-theologian / Kevin J. Vanhoozer
The drama of preaching / Guy A. Davies
The pastor-theologian as pulpit apologist / Jason B. Hood
Conclusion: Fifty-five summary theses on the pastor as public theologian / Kevin J. Vanhoozer.