2025-2026 Academic Year in Review
The 2025–2026 academic year has been a meaningful season for Stark College & Seminary, marked by milestones in accreditation, leadership, partnerships, ministry, and student achievement. Through it all, we’ve witnessed God’s faithfulness as He continues “to equip educationally underserved followers of Christ for service in the church and community.” The highlights below offer just a glimpse of how that mission is being lived out across our institution.
Dr. I. E. and Gregoria Gonzalez Endowment
“Dr. I. E. Gonzalez and his wife Gregoria symbolize missionary work among Hispanics in the Corpus Christi area. The greatest and most fruitful ministry they had was at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Corpus Christi. Most of their ministry took place there, and God greatly blessed them. Their influence was not limited to the Corpus Christi area, but reached all of Texas and even beyond.”
Stark College & Seminary Joins the Vocatia Collaborative
The partnership with Stark allows Annapolis juniors and seniors to earn accredited college credit through dual-credit courses in Systematic Theology and Apologetics, while still completing their high-school curriculum.
Theological Education and the Decline of the American Church – Part 3
The church faces a challenge in the way we incorporate new Christians into the work of the Kingdom of God.
Annapolis Christian Academy and Stark College & Seminary Launch Dual-Credit Partnership
The partnership with Stark allows Annapolis juniors and seniors to earn accredited college credit through dual-credit courses in Systematic Theology and Apologetics, while still completing their high-school curriculum.
Theological Education and the Decline of the American Church – Part 2
If the church is to survive the massive paradigm shifts of the twenty-first century she must quickly hand out a lot more shovels.
2024-2025 Academic Year in Review
The 2024–2025 academic year has been a remarkable season for Stark, filled with milestones in accreditation, partnerships, programming, events, and student achievement.
The Legacy of Worship of Peggy Pair Bivens
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 just optimism—it was her faith in Christ.
Theological Education and the Decline of the American Church
There’s an old saying in track that goes like this: You can’t put in what God left out. In other words, when it comes to pure, physical speed, you’re either fast or you’re not. And if you’re not naturally fast, all the practice and training in the world isn’t going to make you fast.
Valuing Multi-Cultural Leadership
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.
Answer Your Calling
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