Priorities and Vision

Report on Hispanic Ministries

The Rev. Ileana Rosas, Director Hispanic/Latino Ministries

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Education and Training of Hispanic Leaders

1. National Plan for Hispanic Ministries
   Module 1- Sept. 27 - 28 Arlington UMC
   Module 2- Nov. 29 – 30  TBA
2. General Conference listening post for Hispanic congregations
3. Lay Speakers Training in Spanish – (Roanoke)  

Resourcing established Hispanic Ministries

1. Support Hispanic pastors and connecting them with Conf. staff 
2. Assist in development of Hispanic Pastors group
3. Inform congregations of available resources in Spanish:
   Cokesbury, Discipleship, El Interprete, Aposento Alto, Sociedad Biblica Internacional, etc.  

Development of new Hispanic Ministries

1. Work in partnership with Church Development, ELCC and 250 Task Force for the development of new Hispanic churches
2. Educate American congregations interested in Hispanic Ministries
3. Gather resumes of available Hispanic pastors  

Facilitate communication

1. Work in partnership with Communications and Connectional Ministries staff
2. Inform needs and concerns of Hispanic congregations
3. Maintain updated roster of Hispanic Ministries
4. Explore possibility of using Web page for Hispanic Ministries