Smiling older man wearing glasses, a buttoned shirt, and a dark blazer against a dark background.
Pastor-Teacher, Countryside Bible Church, Southlake, TX

Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington has served as Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas since 2003.Prior to arriving in Texas, Tom served in various roles at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California for 16 years. His ministry at Grace included being an elder, Senior Associate Pastor, and the personal assistant to John MacArthur. Tom was also an adjunct faculty member of The Master’s Seminary and Managing Director of Grace to You.

Tom is a graduate of Bob Jones University and holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) from The Master’s University.

In addition to his role at Countryside, Tom travels internationally to train pastors in expository preaching. He currently serves as the Dean of the Dallas Distance Location of The Master’s Seminary where he also is an adjunct professor. He teaches various pastoral and preaching courses.

Tom’s Sunday morning and evening pulpit ministry at Countryside is featured here on The Word Unleashed.

“The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.”

- Charles Spurgeon
Our Journey

This World Unleashed seeks to help teachers in the church and families in the home guide young minds confidently through Scripture. In 52 lessons, children will hear more than Bible stories. They will discover their place in God’s story of redemption.

2003

Ministry Begins

Pastor Tom begins ministry at Countryside Bible Church, dedicating himself to clear, verse-by-verse teaching, shepherding the congregation, and mentoring emerging church leaders.

Ministry Begins
2012

The Word Unleashed Founded

The Word Unleashed is founded as a teaching ministry to reach a wider audience, providing access to sermons, articles, and resources for Christians globally.

The Word Unleashed Founded
2018

Digital Media Launch

Launch of the digital sermon archive and media library online, making past teachings, video series, and study materials available to believers worldwide.

Digital Media Launch
2020

Ministry Started

Pastor Tom begins ministry at Countryside Bible Church, dedicating himself to clear, verse-by-verse teaching, shepherding the congregation, and mentoring emerging church leaders.

Ministry Started
2021

The Word Unleashed

The Word Unleashed is founded as a teaching ministry to reach a wider audience, providing access to sermons, articles, and resources for Christians globally.

The Word Unleashed
2024

Media Launch

Launch of the digital sermon archive and media library online, making past teachings, video series, and study materials available to believers worldwide.

Media Launch

Latest Books by Pastor Tom Pennington

Explore the newest biblical resources written to guide you deeper into the Scriptures.

Latest Books
The Biblical View of Abortion: God's Heart for Life in the Womb

The Biblical View of Abortion: God's Heart for Life in the Womb

By
Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington has written The Biblical View of Abortion to expose the corrupt spiritual and cultural foundations of abortion and to build a compelling biblical case against abortion by discovering, explaining, and defending the primary biblical arguments.

The Biblical View of Abortion: God's Heart for Life in the Womb
Latest Books
The Pastor and Systematic Theology

The Pastor and Systematic Theology

By
Tom Pennington

In The Pastor and Systematic Theology, Tom Pennington presents a path forward in understanding the biblical role of systematic theology and applying the biblical guidelines for its use in expository preaching.

The Pastor and Systematic Theology
Latest Books
The God Who Hears – Second Edition

The God Who Hears – Second Edition

By
Tom Pennington

The God Who Hears is a collection of Scripture readings and accompanying pastoral prayers taken from the weekly corporate worship services at Countryside Bible Church. Also included is a step-by-step guide to help you develop and maintain the discipline of reading and praying Scripture.

The God Who Hears – Second Edition