by Cheryl Temple | May 7, 2025 | Dr. Ellis Orozco Blog, Stark Articles
This is part II in a series written by Dr. Ellis Orozco. See Part I for further reading. I had an uncle who worked for the city of Pasadena. I only saw him at work once when my Mom was taking us to the McDonald’s that had just opened near our house. We spotted...
by Cheryl Temple | Apr 24, 2025 | Stark Articles, Stark News
The 2024–2025 academic year has been a remarkable season for Stark College & Seminary, filled with milestones in accreditation, partnerships, programming, events, and student achievement. Through it all, we’ve witnessed God’s faithfulness as He continues “to equip...
by Cheryl Temple | Apr 16, 2025 | Stark Articles, Uncategorized
The Legacy of Worship of Peggy Pair Bivens “Feelin’ Mighty Fine!” Peggy Pair Bivens had a catchphrase that captured her spirit: “Feelin’ mighty fine!” Whether she was facing life’s deepest valleys or ordinary days, that was her unwavering response. It wasn’t...
by Cheryl Temple | Mar 27, 2025 | Dr. Ellis Orozco Blog
I ran track in high school. I ran the 800 meters. I didn’t want to run the 800 meters. The 800 meters is a gruelling race; an all out sprint twice around the track. I ran the 800 meters because I wasn’t quite fast enough to run the 100 meters. Now there’s a...
by Cheryl Temple | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Stark College & Seminary celebrates a significant milestone in advancing theological education with the establishment of the Black Church Studies Professor Endowment, generously initiated by Jeff and Charlotte Billinger. This visionary gift underscores their deep...