15 Books on Latin American Church History

15 Books on Latin American Church History

"When you come to Puerto Rico remember... that long before the Pilgrims knelt to thank God for their safe arrival, we were praying in churches almost a century old..." -Extract from a publicity pamphlet given to visitors Representation matters. However, too often, when the histories of people of color finally get a chance to be [...]

So… In Latin America they do not care about orthodoxy, right?

So… In Latin America they do not care about orthodoxy, right?

...a fellow seminary student asked, as he walked towards me at the library. Although the question sounded harsh, I could tell he was coming from a place of ignorance and genuinely wanted to know. I could not blame him. Many theological institutions claim to equip and prepare people to serve the global church, frequently pointing to the diversity of their [...]

To the leaders and ministers attending the 2015 EFCA Conference for Latino/Hispanic Pastors

To the leaders and ministers attending the 2015 EFCA Conference for Latino/Hispanic Pastors

Today I had the privilege of sharing my story with the leaders and ministers that attended the EFCA Conference for Latino/Hispanic Pastors. The conference was held in Spanish, but I have decided to translate my speech and share it with you. You will notice that I incorporated some thoughts from older blog posts, including my [...]

La cuestión de ser mujer e hispana, y algunas palabras acerca de la contextualización

La cuestión de ser mujer e hispana, y algunas palabras acerca de la contextualización

Aunque el panorama va cambiando paulatinamente, las mujeres continúan siendo minoría en el programa de Maestría en Divinidad (MDiv). Debido a esto (y a otras ideas, presuposiciones, etcétera) hay cierta sorpresa cuando se conocen las aspiraciones a PhD en Teología de algunas como yo. Pero hay una pregunta que ha capturado todo mi interés y [...]