Insights

  Growing up in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, Dr. Tony Miranda met God early in his life. “By the grace of God, I am the 4th generation of believers on both sides of my family. Here in the States that is more normal, but in Mexico that is actually unusual,” he tells...

  “I come from a family of public school educators,” shares Vice President of Student Experiences Tina Villarreal Cooper. “With education in my blood and Christ in my heart, together, they make me passionate about SCS’s mission to equip the educationally under-served...

  “I wanted to go to SCS after my high school graduation so I could learn more about the Bible,” shares SCS student Vanessa Escalante. “However the opportunity did not arise until I finished my associate degree at Del Mar and applied to TAMUCC. I was all set for...

  Corpus Christi & McAllen: Stark College and Seminary held its annual graduation celebrations in Corpus Christi and McAllen, conferring twenty-eight certificates and eleven degrees. There were twenty-eight Certificate in Ministry recipients, three Diploma in Ministry...

  Corpus Christi May 15, 2019: A hallmark of the faculty at Stark College and Seminary is that they are practitioner-scholars. Many of the SCS faculty members serve as both an adjunct professor and a pastor in a local church. They have the academic credentials to...

  Corpus Christi May 15, 2019: Stark College and Seminary is honored to highlight the accomplishments of those who have completed a sustained and rigorous course of study. At the Corpus Christi Graduation on Monday night, it was the pleasure of the faculty, staff, and...

  McAllen May 15, 2019: During the April 6, 2017 SCS board meeting, the trustees unanimously created a special recognition for a community leader who epitomized Christian leadership. The Board named this honor the Pillar of Light Award. This award recognizes someone...

  I grew up going to church with my family, but it was at a summer camp when I was eight that I went up for an altar call and gave my life to Jesus. Fast forward many years and three amazing children later, life has brought heartache, trauma, and storms. Though I...

  “South Texas is in my blood,” says Dr. Jena Dunn. “I was born in Victoria and grew up in Inez. My parents always encouraged excellence, and I think that is what drove me to pursue higher education and follow God’s call on my life.” Dr. Dunn was surrounded by...

  I started at Stark College & Seminary in 1999 pursuing a Certificate of Ministry and Lay Leadership. Twenty years later, I find myself finishing a Diploma of Ministry and on my way to pursue a master’s degree and eventually a doctoral degree. Throughout my studies,...