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Why Attend Seminary: A Pathway to Spiritual Growth and Service
Seminary isn’t just about gaining more knowledge. It’s about answering God’s call on one’s life. This transformative experience equips you for a variety of roles and careers, whether it’s guiding a small group or leading an entire church congregation.

5 Tips to Read Faster and Retain More
Starting college as an adult comes with unique challenges. While you bring valuable life experience, you may be out of practice with the rhythms of the classroom. Reading and comprehending heavy textbooks can be especially daunting. Interestingly, a survey of 2,000...

Discerning a Call to Ministry
One of the frequently repeated phrases around Stark College and Seminary is a desire to help students “Answer God’s Call” for their life. Every follower of Jesus has a desire to be faithful to God’s calling, but the problem many people face is learning how to hear and...

Theological Inquiry
Explore the profound impact of Christian theology on life and society. Discover how it provides meaning, shapes ethics, inspires compassion, and influences art and social justice movements. Uncover the beauty and significance of Christian theology in our existence.

What is the Value of Seminary Education Compared to a Bible Study?
In the course of our faith journeys, there often comes a time when we desire to know God’s Word on a deeper level and nurture our spiritual growth. While participating in a local church Bible study certainly contributes to enhancing your connection with God, a...

Is Seminary Only for Pastors?
When you hear the word seminary, the first image that probably comes to mind is a group of pastors gathered together reading Greek and Hebrew. Seminary education is often associated with training individuals for pastoral ministry; however, the seminary is not...

What Can I Do With a Seminary Degree?
In a world marked by constant change and challenges, a seminary degree can be a transformative step towards a purposeful and impactful vocation. Here are 10 ways that anyone could put a seminary education to use: Pastoral Ministry: A seminary degree equips you with a...

The Swamp and the River
"I believe in the Father almighty, and in Jesus Christ, our Savior; and in the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, in the holy Church, and in the remission of sins." – The earliest known Christian creed, 150-180 AD. When I was a kid, my paternal grandfather was admitted to...

Can We All Get Along?
“Whoever is not against us is for us …” (Mark 9:40). On March 3, 1991, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department stopped motorist Rodney King for a traffic violation. During the arrest, King was struck over fifty times with nightsticks by multiple officers...
Dr. Ellis Orozco To Serve as Public Theologian in Residence
Stark College & Seminary is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Ellis Orozco as the Public Theologian in Residence. Dr. Orozco recently retired as the Pastor of First Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas in order to focus on mentoring and training the next generation...
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