Criswell College Chapel

Criswell College Chapel

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February 15, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Terri Moore

Dr. Terri Moore holds a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College as well as a Masters of Theology and Ph.D. in New Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary. She serves as Assistant Professor of Greek and New Testament at Criswell College, and her book, The Mysteries, Resurrection, and 1 Corinthians 15 is available from Lexington Press. In her free time, Dr. Moore enjoys traveling and other adventures with her family, spoiling her dogs, and reminding her students to read their syllabus and check their Canvas page.

February 14, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Mark Jones

Dr. Mark Jones is the State Director for Texas Baptist Student Ministry (BSM). He has served with BSM for 27 years, including 21 years in Tyler, working with Tyler Junior College and UT Tyler. Mark grew up in San Antonio and came to Christ through a campus-based high school ministry (Youth for Christ / Campus Life). He attended Baylor University (BA in English & Religion) and sensed a call to full-time ministry. Mark continued his education at both Southwestern Seminary (M.Div.) and Samford University/Beeson Divinity School (D.Min.).

February 7, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Ellis Orozco

Dr. Ellis Orozco joined First Baptist Church of Richardson in 2009. Born and raised in Houston, Dr. Orozco graduated from Texas A&M in engineering, holds a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate from Truett Theological Seminary. In addition to his pastoral work, Dr. Orozco has preached at events across the country and served on mission trips around the world.

January 25, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Everett Berry

Dr. Everett Berry is a native Texan born and raised in Fort Worth. He did his undergrad at Arlington Baptist College. He received his MDiv from Criswell College in 1998 and his PhD in theology from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY, in 2003. He’s been married to Tabitha for 30 years. They have a daughter, Elaina, who graduated from ETBU, and a son, Brian, who works at Prestonwood Baptist Church. He started teaching at Criswell in 2004 and has served as the editor of the Criswell Theological Review since 2012.

January 24, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr.

Reverend Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr. was elected Mayor of the City of Mansfield, Texas, in December 2020. He is the proud pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield where he has served for more than 30 years. Mayor Evans received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Pre-Law) from the University of Texas at Arlington. He received his Master of Divinity degree from TCU. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Baylor University, where he has also served as a member of the board of regents for the university. Mayor Evans was elected to the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees for three terms, serving from 2007 to 2016 including two years as board president. He also served as an administrator with the Tarrant County College District, with coordination and oversight responsibilities for the district’s ESL and Adult Basic Education Centers. He was a member of the TCC Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2020. Born the oldest of six children and a native of Houston, Mayor Evans has been married to Mrs. Lisa C. Evans, his high school sweetheart of more than 34 years. They have two adult children and a beautiful granddaughter.

January 18, 2023 – Chapel with Bill Watson

Bill Watson serves as Senior Pastor of Lake Highlands Baptist Church in East Dallas. He is a two-time graduate of Criswell College and served on the college’s staff from 2008 to 2020. He and his wife have four children and live in Lake Highlands.

January 17, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Barry Creamer

For more than 20 years, Dr. Barry Creamer has pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach at conferences, teach lay audiences, and serve as interim pastor for churches in transition. Dr. Creamer has spent over a decade hosting his own podcast, Coffee with Creamer, a program covering relevant issues in ethics, ministry, and worldview, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. His writing has been featured on numerous print and electronic platforms. Dr. Creamer has served as president of Criswell College since 2014, after spending a combined 10 years as both a member of the faculty and as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A trained philosopher and historian, Dr. Creamer holds a B.A. in English from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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October 5, 2022 – Chapel with Dr. Tony Wolfe

In May of 2017, Dr. Tony Wolfe joined the staff of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, where he is now the Associate Executive Director. Before working with the state convention, Dr. Wolfe served Southern Baptist churches in Texas and Louisiana for 18 years in the areas of Worship, Education, Christian Counseling, and the Pastorate. He holds degrees from Lamar University, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Wolfe has authored several books, including "Going Social," "Seven Things You Must Do to Be an Effective Small Group Leader," "Mile Markers: Stages of Growth Along the Journey Toward Spiritual Maturity," "Be Encouraged: For Pastors and Wives," "A Deacon On Purpose," and more. He is a regular contributor to Lifeway’s Deacon Magazine and several denominational media outlets. Dr. Wolfe and his wife, Vanessa, were married in 2001 and have two sons, Ethan and Aaron. They love to fish, golf, and cheer on their LSU Tigers every football season.

October 4, 2022 – Chapel with David Miranda

David Miranda serves as Director of Church Planting Centers for Texas Baptists. He is also the pastor of The Promise Church in Dallas. David is a former church planter of West End Church in Downtown Dallas, ministering to the homeless and those living on the streets of Dallas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and an M.B.A. from Dallas Baptist University.

September 27, 2022 – Chapel with Dr. Nick Pitts

Nick Pitts serves as the Director of Communications at Atmos Energy, joining the team in November of 2019. He previously served as the executive director of the Institute on Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University. In that role, he penned op-eds for publications such as the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He also cohosted a weekly radio show and provided commentary on various cable news outlets concerning current issues. In 2021, the Dallas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America named him one of the Top 40 under 40. Originally from Tennessee, Nick graduated with a PhD from Dallas Baptist University in 2016. He is involved with various organizations here in Dallas, including serving on the boards of Traffick911, The Hope Center, and Dallas Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
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