Insights

  I have always loved church. I love to worship and be in fellowship with others. I love the music. I especially love to dive deep into God’s word and help others gain an understanding of God for themselves.  I discovered early on that I had a talent for public...

  My calling to serve kids and teenagers arrived when I myself was a young teenager. My dad became the youth pastor of a church in Corpus Christi in 2004, and I watched as he served day in and day out. As the youth pastor’s son, I was involved in everything related to...

  “Like most children, I was not asked to go to church...I was dragged!” shares SCS student, Curtis Jones. “I can't remember a time that I wasn't in church, because I'm sure I started going while in my mother’s womb.” Born to a very spiritual family, Curtis grew up in...

  Stark College and Seminary exists to serve the local church. The most apparent way the college serves the local church is through the classroom by providing classes and conferring degrees to students across South Texas. But SCS’s experience serving the local church...

  This year the Hand and Dove Scholarship Banquet attendees will have the honor of hearing from Dr. Delvin Atchison. Dr. Atchison has a long history of preaching and pastoring. He first began public speaking at 9, he started his preaching ministry at 16 under the late...

  Planning ministry events can be stressful and overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if you are planning an annual conference or weekly small group, planning takes hard work, time, energy, and oftentimes, money.  Here are four “P’s” to keep in mind when planning an event: ...

  At this year’s Hand & Dove Scholarship Banquet, SCS is honored to present the Hand & Dove Award to Dr. Richard and Jo Ingraham. The Hand & Dove Award is bestowed upon individuals who exhibit exceptional Christian work in the church and community. Dr. Richard...

  “I actually came to my faith while I was incarcerated,” shares SCS student, Leonara Walker. “I was incarcerated in 2013, and before that I was an addict and homeless for several years. However, I met a lady while I was incarcerated, who introduced me to Jesus, and...

  I come from a highly educated Hispanic family. My mother has a Masters of Arts in Spanish, and although my father only has his high school degree, he knows the value of education and has been an example of Christ in my life. I have two older brothers who are medical...

  “Only God could let my mom get lost in McAllen on her way to Monterrey, Mexico and convince her to purchase a house there. Only God could give me the courage to get up and follow my mom there when I was in the midst of my own marital problems. Only God could use our...