Tyler M. Rosas
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Faculty Coordinator of the Graphic Design Program, Spurgeon College Marketplace Cohort Leader
At a Glance
Biography
Ryler M. Rosas serves as the coordinator of the B.A. in Graphic Design program as well as assistant professor of Graphic Design.
Before joining the faculty, Mr. Rosas served the seminary community as the Housing and Community Relations Coordinator. Before moving to Kansas City, he served on the collegiate and young adult staff with The Navigators as well as on the pastoral staff at Northwest Bible Church in Houston, Texas. Since moving to Kansas City in 2019, he has been grateful to serve on the pastoral team at Northland Baptist Church.
Mr. Rosas earned a B.S. in Visualization Studies from Texas A&M University, a M.A. in Art & Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a M.F.A in Visualization Science from Texas A&M University. His M.F.A. thesis was titled, “3D Digital Interactive Art Based on the Spiritual Blindness of the Twelve Apostles.” Mr. Rosas is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Theology with an emphasis in Leadership at Midwestern Seminary.
He is married to Abby, and they have two boys, Titus and Ezekiel. He and his family enjoy spending time together by watching movies, doing CrossFit, remodeling their home, and serving in their church.
She and her husband, Rustin, have two daughters, Ashtin and Jordan
Education
B.S. in Visualization Studies from Texas A&M University
M.A. in Art & Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas
M.F.A. in Visualization Science from Texas A&M University
Candidate for the PhD. Applied Theology in Leadership at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty Q&A
The “For the Church” and “For the Kingdom” vision shapes everything about my classroom. It means that whether I’m teaching design principles, art history, or digital tools, I’m always pointing students toward how their skills can serve Christ, His Church, and His Kingdom. I want students to see their craft not just as a career, but as a calling—to communicate truth, beauty, and goodness in ways that build up others. In every project, conversation, and critique, I’m aiming to form not only excellent artists and designers, but faithful disciples who are rooted in the Word and ready to serve and lead wherever the Lord takes them.
I love teaching at MBTS because of the rare and beautiful combination of doctrinal integrity, faculty unity, and student giftedness. It’s a deep joy to serve in a place where the gospel is central, Scripture is trusted, and theology is handled with care. The faculty here are not only united in truth but deeply supportive of one another in mission. And the students—so gifted and eager—are a stewardship from the Lord that I don’t take lightly.
I’m deeply encouraged by students who are integrating their theological convictions with creative excellence. In the graphic design program, I see students who care just as much about truth and beauty as they do about tools and techniques. They’re asking questions like, “How can my creativity serve the Kingdom?” and “How can graphic design reflect the Lord’s creative nature in an increasingly visual culture?” That kind of mindset—rooted in love, grounded in Scripture, and expressed through creativity—honors the Lord. Whether He leads them to ministry, missions, or the marketplace, these students are preparing to steward their gifts for God’s glory and the good of His people.
