Criswell College Chapel

Criswell College Chapel

by Criswell College

Non-Profit Self-Improvement Christianity

Season 3

August 22, 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.

Season 2

March 29, 2023 – Chapel with Jeremy Williams

This year’s recipient of the Criswell Preaching Award is Jeremy Williams. Jeremy will be graduating with his B.A. in Christian Ministry this spring. He is the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care at Concord Church in Dallas, TX. Jeremy is an extreme foodie and enjoys playing racquetball, hunting, and just being with his family.One of his greatest passions is seeing God’s people reach their potential in Christ. He delights in taking an active part in God’s work in his life and others through leading, teaching, and preaching. He and his wife Marquie are the proud parents of three children, Kari, Niah, and Herman.

March 28, 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.

March 22, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Kirk Spencer

Dr. Kirk Spencer currently serves as the Senior Associate Professor of Science and History at Criswell College. He holds two degrees in the geological sciences as well as postgraduate work in science, history, the humanities, and theology. He has taught in various disciplines at Criswell College for over 36 years and at many other educational institutions, including Dallas Christian College, Arlington Baptist University, and SMU. Dr. Spencer has presented seminars in the areas of science and theology, biblical archeology, and modern culture.

March 21, 2023 – Chapel with Brad Patterson

Pastor Brad Patterson is the lead pastor at FBC Lavon. He has been married to Carissa for 12 years, and they have three sons: Judah, Knox, and Ezra. He graduated from Criswell College in 2012 with a BA in Biblical Studies.

March 6, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. David Lowrie, Jr.

Dr. David Lowrie, Jr. is the senior pastor at FBC Decatur. With more than forty-one years of pastoral experience, he hasserved churches in the Dallas area, Wisconsin, Canyon, and most recently, El Paso. Dr. Lowrie is the past president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and is serving his third term on the Board of Trustees at Howard Payne University. He holds a B.A. from Baylor University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Divinity from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN.

March 1, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Jared Wellman

Dr. Jared Wellman serves as the senior pastor of Tate Springs Baptist Church. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, and a Ph.D. on the subject of Heaven at the South African Theological Seminary. He is also a Ph.D. student at Southwestern Theological Seminary in the field of apologetics. In 2012, he published his first book, The Church Member. In his free time, Dr. Wellman enjoys writing, following the NBA, and spending time with family.

February 28, 2023 – Chapel with Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos is the Church Engagement, Institution, and Denomination Initiatives Leader for Buckner International, developing and implementing engagement strategies for assigned churches, organizations, and institutions. He has worked for Buckner since 2008, and prior to his current position, he served as the Regional Director for International Operations in Russia, Albania, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. Mr. Ramos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from East Texas Baptist University and has obtained his Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Master’s in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.

February 22, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Danny Akin

Dr. Danny Akin is the sixth president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been serving in the role since 2004. He is an advocate for international missions and expository preaching, as well as the author of numerous books. Dr. Akin received a BA in Biblical Studies at Criswell College, an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Akin served as a Professor of New Testament and Church History and Dean of Students at Criswell College. He also served as the Academic Dean at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

February 21, 2023 – Chapel with Dr. Andrew Hébert

Dr. Andrew Hébert is the lead pastor of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. He is the author of Shepherding Like Jesus: Returning to the Wild Idea That Character Matters in Ministry. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Criswell College and a Th.M. and Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Hébert has served as a leader in Southern Baptist life in various roles, most recently as a member of the SBC Sex Abuse Task Force. Dr. Hébert and his wife, Amy, have four children: Jenna, Austin, Mackenzie, and Brooklyn. Among other interests, Dr. Hébert is an avid reader and enjoys hunting, traveling, SCUBA diving, and developing young men as a baseball coach.

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