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  As a student and an intern, I believe SCS is equipping me for the service of my Church and community. Here at Stark, I have truly experienced what Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” I gain so much wisdom from all of my...

  “After a life of constant struggle, extreme drug addiction and alcoholism, I was at the deepest part of my life. I was lost, depressed, and had no answers. I tried everything to change and nothing worked,” shares Alex Rios. “However, I was introduced to Jesus by my...

  The black church has always served as a focal point for the black community. When things were bleak, the black church was a bastion of hope. When black people were left hungry and homeless, the black church provided food and shelter. When our country created social...

    In Psalm 95:1-3 we read: “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.” Even as...

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”...

  “Going to Stark College & Seminary is a great investment,” shares SCS student Evenson Demas. “It helps you grow spiritually and increases your knowledge about God.” Growing up in Leogane, Haiti, Evenson gave his life to Christ during a revival at the Haitian Church...

  At this year’s Rev. Linn and Betty Self Bible Symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about “Spiritual Care for the Bereaved” from Dr. Ellis Orozco. Dr. Orozco is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Richardson and has served in ministry for...

  Dr. Carter G. Woodson was dedicated to the study of African American History. He is noted in history as being the second African American to graduate from Harvard, the first being Dr. W.E.B Dubois. Dr. Woodson in February of 1926 encouraged Negro schools and Negro...

  “I never finished a bachelor’s degree, because I was busy working and raising children,” shares Trudi Alvarado. “Going back to school at my age is a challenge in itself. But, I’m actually considering pursuing a full degree; not necessarily for a vocation but just...