Criswell College Chapel

Wednesdays with Dr. Terri Moore

Chapel with René Maciel

Thrive with Dr. Danny Akin '80

Wednesdays with Dr. Ty Kieser

Chapel with Dr. S. Michael Greene

Wednesdays with Dr. Steven Sanders

Chapel with Coye Bouyer

Thrive with Dr. Scott Bridger

Wednesdays with Dr. Bobby Worthington '05, M.A. '07

Benji Paredes serves as Executive Pastor at Templo Betania (Bethany Temple) in Dallas, TX, where he helps lead the church by overseeing preaching, administration, and Christian Education. He is passionate about developing leaders and providing biblically grounded teaching that connects with people from all walks of life.Benji holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a minor in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Criswell College.

Wednesdays with Dr. Jennifer Burgess

Dr. Barry 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.For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach 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.

Wednesdays with Cameron Mullens

Founders Day Chapel with Dr. Andrew Hébert '09, M.A. '10

Thrive with Larry Richardson

Wednesdays with Dr. Steven Sanders

Chapel with Daisy Reynolds

Wednesdays with Dr. Vickie Brown

Chapel with Dr. Kyle Henderson

Chapel with Pastor Robert E. Purvey

Thrive with Steven McAbee '01

Wednesdays with Dr. Bridger and Shadi Awad

Hispanic Heritage Month Panel

Wednesdays with Dr. Brad Corder M.Div. '19

Chapel with Dr. Steve Bezner

David Foster serves as the leader of The Pastor's Common, a Millennial & GenZ network for Texas Baptists. He is a member of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church in East Dallas and has a B.A. in Christian Ministry from Wayland Baptist University.

Wednesdays with Dr. Sarah Spring

Thrive Chapel with Dr. Curtis Woods and Lance Ouellette

Wednesday with Dr. Curtis Woods.

Dr. Bruno Molina is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Baptist Network, and has served as an Adjunct Professor of Theology, Apologetics, and World Religions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS), and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS). He is a former Pastor, Church Planter, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Evangelism Associate, and worked professionally as a Human Resources Manager. He earned his bachelor's degree from New York University in International Relations & Spanish, and both his Master of Arts in Theology and Ph.D. in World Christian Studies from SWBTS.

Wednesdays with Dr. Steven Sanders

Chad Leutwyler is a student of Master of Arts in Theological and Biblical Studies from Criswell College and the recipient of the Criswell College Preaching Award.

Joe is the Area Director with Young Life and Area Coordinator with InFaith. He has a B.A. from Criswell Bible College, an M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling from Cornerstone University, and an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. Joe thoroughly enjoys serving Landon and Luke's Scout Troop on adventures and local service projects in his InFaith ministry.

Dr. Terrance A. Ford is the President of Foster College (formerly Southern Bible Institute & College) in Dallas, TX—a biblical higher education institution that has been training ministry & Christian leaders since 1927.Prior to his presidency, Dr. Ford served as a senior pastor for 27 years, leading congregations in both Florida & Texas.In addition to the responsibilities of president & CEO, he also teaches and produces scholarship in the areas of Digital Religious Rhetoric, Bible Exposition, and African-American Literature. President Ford holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida A&M University—a Master's of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary—and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Ford is considered a thought-leader and authoritative voice amongst leaders in the church and academia. He's well known for delivering both biblical and scholarly content in a way that is relevant and accessible to all.

Alex has been on SBTC staff since 2013. He brings over 20 years of pastoral experience and coaching. As of January 2025, he will be serving churches, pastors, and associations as the DFW Regional Catalyst.He is passionate about mentoring, encouraging, and coaching those called to serve the local church.He holds a bachelors degree from Criswell College.He can also be found announcing high school football games for Frisco ISD.

Jared Wellman is the pastor of Tate Springs in Arlington, Texas. Jared also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Southern Baptist Convention. Jared has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (2007) and a Master of Arts in Philosophy (2010) from the Criswell College, as well as a Ph.D. in Theology from South Africa Theological Seminary (2018). He is currently working on a Ph.D. in Apologetics at Southwestern Seminary, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor.

Mark planted and pastored churches for almost 30 years before leading pastoral initiatives at Lifeway and Guidestone for the last ten years. He is the co-founding leader of the Care4Pastors Network and the author of Start To Finish. Dr. Dance earned degrees from Howard Payne University (BBA), SWBTS (MDiv), and SBTS (DMin).

A 4th generation African, Nathan Lino founded Northeast Houston Baptist Church in 2002 and served as their Senior Pastor until June 1, 2022 when he began his tenure as First Baptist Church Forney's Senior Pastor. His ministry opportunities have taken him to more than 25 countries around the world. Nathan has served as President of the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention 2015-2017, First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention and on the board of the International Mission Board. Nathan became a Christian while attending Pinetown Baptist Church, in Pinetown, South Africa, and was baptized and ordained at Forest Cove Baptist Church in Kingwood, TX. He graduated from Texas A&M University, and graduate school at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC (M.Div.).

Dr. Josh King has served as Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Lewisville since January 2024. With 23 years in full-time ministry, his passion lies in guiding established churches towards growth and renewal. This passion extends beyond the pulpit, as evidenced by his co-hosting the podcast "EST" alongside Sam Rainer, focused on equipping church leaders.Josh resides in Argyle with his wife Jacki C. King, both proud graduates of Criswell College in Dallas. He holds a Master of Arts in Religion and a Doctor of Ministry in Executive Leadership, reflecting his commitment to theological grounding and leadership excellence. When not leading the church, you might find him spending time with his three sons, exploring the Texas Hill Country, cheering on the Longhorns, or stocking up on essentials at HEB – his (obnoxiously) Texan spirit shining brightly in all he does.

Dr. Barry Creamer. 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.For more than 20 years Dr. Creamer pastored churches across Texas, and he continues to preach 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. Jim R. Sibley presents his new book "The Undercover Messiah and His Coming Kingdom."

Dr. Sarah Spring speaks on the topic "What Would I Tell 20-Year-Old Me?"

Israel Mendez serves as the Pastor and Church Planter at ACC Downtown, where he leads with a heart for discipleship and community transformation. His ministry journey began with roles as an Associate Pastor and Director of the Baptist Student Ministry at UTSA, where he mentored and developed young leaders. Currently, Israel also serves with The Pastors Common, a network focused on encouraging Millennial and Gen-Z ministers, and he teaches theology at the Zbinden Center for Biblical Leadership, equipping students without formal ministry backgrounds to serve effectively in the local church. A graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Israel combines his academic training with his deep connection to San Antonio—a city known for its rich culture, including the Spurs and Tejano music. He is married to his wonderful wife, Sarah, and is a proud new father to Murphy Mesa Mendez, embracing both family and ministry with passion.

Kingdom Women Panel with Evie Morgan '04, Amanda Hellman, Macy Pollard '20.

Dr. Curtis Woods speaks on the topic "What Would I Tell 20-Year-Old Me?"

John-Travis Smith grew up in Royal Ambassadors, where he earned the Legion of Honor Award and has served Texans on Mission in a variety of capacities, including as vice president for finance and a member of the Texans on Mission Forever Foundation board.He also was pastor to young adults at First Baptist Church in Bryan since June 2013. Previously, he served 11 years at First Baptist Church in Hempstead, first as youth minister, later as associate pastor and eventually as interim pastor.Texans on Mission Associate Executive Director/CFOO Smith manages overall financial operations, oversees the office staff and updates policies and procedures in areas ranging from accounting to human resources.Smith earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Texas A&M University and his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Jeffery Campbell speaks on the topic "What I Would Tell 20-Year-Old Me?"

Dr. Kevin Norvell is an accomplished educator and administrator with over two decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and student mentorship. He holds a Doctorate in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, along with multiple Bachelor's degrees in Basic Bible, Biblical Counseling, and Organizational Management, and a Master's degree in Training and Development.Currently, Dr. Norvell serves as the Director of Educational Programs for Voice of Hope Ministries (VOH), where he is dedicated to creating impactful educational experiences for diverse learners. In addition to his role at VOH, he has contributed to the field of pastoral care as the senior Pastor of Redeemer MBC-Lancaster, where he provided spiritual support and leadership.While in his current roles, Dr. Norvell serves as the moderator of the Dallas Regional Missionary Baptist District Association, offering leadership to a number of pastors and their congregations. His earlier career included significant teaching experience across various educational levels, including community colleges, junior high, high school, and seminary, where he has inspired countless students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

Dr. Danny Akin '80, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

In the series Relationships, Dr. Terri Moore speaks about 'Friendship.'

Black History Month Panel with Dr. Delvin Atchison, Rev. Stephen Brown, and Dr. Curtis Woods.