A.W. Bill McGregor Family Chair of Christian Studies Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Ethics

Dr. Tony Celelli became president of SCS in 2005, after coming to the institution as an instructor in 2002. His areas of academic interest are ethics and leadership studies. Licensed for ministry in 1988 and ordained in 1995, Dr. Celelli has served in numerous ministry positions in Texas and New Mexico.

• Ph.D. – Dallas Baptist University (2012)
• M.Div. – Logsdon Seminary (2000)
• B.B.S. – Hardin-Simmons University (1993)

Dr. Jena Dunn has served in various roles at Stark College & Seminary in Corpus Christi, TX since 2008. She is currently the Provost and oversees faculty and curriculum at the college. She is also the Chair of the ABHE Commission on Accreditation and has served as an evaluator and team Chair for ABHE site visits. 

She received her Master of Divinity from Logsdon Seminary in 2011 and her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University - Commerce in 2018. Her dissertation is entitled Exploring Higher Education Institution Administrators, Certificate Students, and Employer Perceptions of Religious Educational Certificates and Diplomas: An Embedded Qualitative Single-Case Study.

Throughout her career, Dr. Dunn ha shown a dedication to student services, curriculum, faculty development, and creating the best possible student and faculty experience in Christian higher education. She has been married to her husband, Tyler Dunn, since 2012 and they have one son.

Education

Dr. George C. Evans Jr. serves as a Lecturer in Biblical Studies, bringing a broad background in higher education and ministry. He has taught in academic settings and served in a variety of pastoral leadership roles over the years, including founding and senior leadership positions.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Evans recently relocated to Corpus Christi after years of ministry service in the Midwest. His academic training includes undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in leadership and theology.

Dr. Evans is passionate about equipping students for their God-given purpose and guiding them toward transformative engagement with Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ. He is married to Sandra, and together they have two children—Atia and George III—and two grandchildren, Noah and McKenzie.

Research Interests

• Systematic Theology
• Christian History
• Hermeneutics
• Contemporary Theology

Education

• Ph.D. in Theology - Regent University (2022)
• M.A. in Theology - Fuller Theological Seminary (2018)
• B.S. in Integrated Leadership - Anderson University (2016)

Publications

• The Power of the Resurrected Body: Implications for Faith and Theology  (Wipf & Stock, 2025)
• The Holy Spirit as Space for the Living (Wipf & Stock, 2023)

Dr. Celeste E. González-Moreno came to SCS after completing her Ph.D. in Theology from Regent University. Her main area of interest is in Joban Studies and the significance of the animal discourse in the divine speeches. In addition, she is passionate about serving others, sharing the gospel, and helping equip individuals for ministry. She currently serves as the TFC Small Groups Curriculum Expert at The Family Church at the McAllen campus where she and her family are members. Dr. González-Moreno is a resident of Edinburg, TX where she lives with her husband, Javier and two children, Landrah Danae and Jacek Xander.

• Ph.D. – Regent University (2018)
• MATS – Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (2006)
• B.A. – University of Texas – Austin (2003)

Publication:
González-Moreno, Celeste. "Review of Steve Heinrichs, ed., Unsettling the Word: Biblical Experiments in Decolonization." Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies 6.2 (2021): pp. 469-471.

Professor Krissy Nichols serves as Stark's Theological Librarian. She holds a M.Div. from Logsdon Seminary and a MSLS from the University of North Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she double-majored in English and Christian Ministry. Her dedication to ministry was further enriched by a year-long missionary experience in China from 2011 to 2012.

Currently, Professor Nichols serves in Children, Youth, and Worship ministry at First Baptist Church in Sinton, TX. Passionate about research, she finds joy in helping Stark students discover new insights in biblical and theological studies.

• MSLS (Master of Science in Library Science) - University of North Texas (2020)
• M.Div. – Logsdon Seminary (2018)
• B.A. – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2011)

Ellis Orozco recently retired as the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas in order to focus on mentoring and training the next generation of pastors. He served as pastor for 30 years in three churches, including Iglesia Bautista Gollihar in Corpus Christi, Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, and First Baptist Church in Richardson.

Dr. Orozco started at Stark in 2023. His academic expertise lies in preaching and biblical exegesis. He attends First Baptist in Richardson, TX and is the founder and CEO of Karooso Ministries. Dr. Orozco is married to Priscilla, and they have three children: Gabriel, Michael, and Celeste. In his spare time, he loves teaching, coaching, reading, and spending time with family.

Education

• D.Min – Truett Seminary (2004)
• M.Div. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1993)
• B.S. – Texas A&M University (1986)

Brent Rempel joined the SCS faculty in July 2021. Previously, he served as an adjunct instructor at Providence Theological Seminary and Research Assistant and Tutor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. An alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Providence Theological Seminary, he completed his doctoral studies at the University of Otago in 2021. He has served several churches in the US and Canada in various ministries, including youth, worship, and preaching.

Brent’s research interests lie in the areas of systematic and historical theology, with a focus in the trinitarian theology of John Webster. He has published articles in the Scottish Journal of Theology, International Journal of Systematic Theology, and Journal of Reformed Theology.

Brent is married to Rebecca, and together they have three children, Grace, Dale, and Matthew.

Education

• Ph.D. – University of Otago (2021)
• Th.M. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2018)
• M.A.T.S. – Providence Theological Seminary (2016)
• M.A.B.S. – Reformed Theological Seminary (2015)
• B.S. – Palm Beach Atlantic University (2012)

Recent Publications
“Mortificatio et Vivificatio: The Baptismal Shape of Scriptural Reading in John Webster.” International Journal of Systematic Theology: forthcoming.
“‘A Field of Divine Activity’: Divine Aseity and Holy Scripture, in dialogue with John Webster and Karl Barth.” Scottish Journal of Theology, 73:3 (2020): 203–215.
“The Trinitarian Pattern of Redemption in Richard Sibbes (1577–1635).” Journal of Reformed Theology 13:1 (2019): 3–25.

Rochelle Rocha Roots has served in ministry for over 30 years, and is currently serving as the Family & Executive Pastor of Christ Life Church in Corpus Christi, TX.

• MAFM – Logsdon Seminary (2016)
• Diploma in Ministry – Stark College and Seminary (2013)

Dr. Villarreal first joined SCS as a student in 2011 when she answered a call to ministry while working in the field of distance learning at the Education Service Center, Region 2 for 12 years. She initially volunteered to manage SCS's distance learning equipment until she officially joined the SCS team in 2012 as Director of Technology Services. She now serves students in the areas of admissions, enrollment, disability services, and student life. She also teaches for Stark and serves on the Texas Baptists Hispanic Education Initiative Council.

• E.d.D. in Educational Leadership - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2024
• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, December, 2017
• Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Ministry - Hardin-Simmons University, 2016
• Associates in Applied Science - Del Mar College, 2011

Nick currently serves as the pastor of Grace Church Ventura, CA.

• Ph.D. - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute
• M.Div - Logsdon Seminary (2012)
• B.A. - Howard Payne University (2003)

Anthony Cobbs serves as the Executive Pastor at Resurrection Baptist Church in Schertz, TX.

• Ed.D. – Creighton University
• M.A. – Wayland Baptist University
• B.S. – Grace University

Kenny Eiben is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

• M.Div. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1985)
• B.A. – East Texas Baptist University (1980)

M.S. in Art – Texas A&M University–Kingsville (1996)
B.A. in Art – Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (1991)

Darin Griffiths, LPC-S and LMFT, has been part of STCH Ministries since 2005, serving as Vice President of Family Counseling since 2017. He holds a BA in Theology from Howard Payne University and three MA degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education.

Darin specializes in Solution-Focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy, working with individuals and couples facing relationship challenges. As a licensed and ordained minister, he also speaks on parenting, marriage, and provides pulpit supply.

Married to Caren, with two children, Hadley and Hayden, Darin enjoys outdoor activities like farming, hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

Education

• Southwestern Theological Seminary
  • MA - Marriage and Family Therapy
  • MA - Marriage and Family Counseling
  • MA - Christian Education

• BA - Howard Payne University

Currently serves as the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Rockport.

• Ph.D. – Pastoral Leadership - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute (2016)
• M.Div. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1997)
• B.A. – Howard Payne (1993)

Dr. Lyles retired in 2021 as the Senior Pastor at South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena.

• Ph.D. - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1980)
• M.Div. - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974)
• B.A. - Dallas Baptist University (1972)

Dr. Moore serves as the pastor at Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, TX.

• Ph.D. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1994)
• M.Div. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1988)
• B.A. – Baylor University

Primitivo Pagayon serves as the pastor at Jubilee Christian Fellowship in Harlingen, TX.

• M.Div. – Logsdon Seminary (2018)
• B.S. – University of the Philippines (1993)

Grover Pinson is currently the pastor of Windsor Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

• D.Min. – Truett Seminary (2021)
• M.Div. – Logsdon Seminary (2005)
• B.A. – Hardin-Simmons University (1983)

Ryan serves as the Senior Visual Exegete at Scriptura.

• Ph.D. - Columbia International University
• M.Div - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.S. - Liberty University

Hunter serves as the Associate Pastor at GracePoint Church in Portland, TX.

• Th.M. - Dallas Theological Seminary

Cole currently serves as the Young Adults pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown, TX..

• Pursuing Ph.D. - B.H. Carroll Theological Institute
• M.A Theology - Talbot Seminary
• B.A. - Baylor University - University Scholars: Classics and Great Texts