South Texas School of Christian Studies
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Corpus Christi, Texas • Founded in 1947 At a time when there is a great need for faithful leaders in the local church and community, the South Texas School of Christian Studies (SCS) strives to help students answer God’s call. SCS educates and prepares followers of Christ to help build stronger communities and guide others on a path to righteousness. One of the unique benefits to studying at SCS is a student’s access to practitioner-scholars. In order to prepare men and women for service in the church, it is critical to have faculty who are serving in the church. Therefore, classes at SCS are frequently taught by instructors who have achieved an advanced degree and continue to serve as a pastor. This approach ensures that SCS students are trained by gifted, intelligent leaders who are also skilled practitioners of what they are teaching.
The inclusion of practitioner-scholars underscores the pastoral approach SCS takes with students. Every member of the SCS staff and faculty prays for students by name each week. It is common to see a staff member praying with a student. Students at SCS are a part of the “SCS familia.” The entire SCS staff also gathers together each week to pray specifically for pastors and local churches. This practice is borne out of a clear focus on serving the local church. President Tony Celelli frequently reminds the staff and faculty that SCS measures success by the health and development of the local church.
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Location: Corpus Christi,TX Founded: 1947
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