National Initiative to Strengthen Hispanic Pastoral Leaders and Congregations
NISHPLAC – Coordinating Program
Puerto Rico
The Coordination Team announced the dates and location of the 2026 Annual Gathering, which will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from April 29 to May 2, 2026.
The 2025 gathering electronics resources are available and additionally learning communities are coming this fall.
“Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing” / “He aquí Yo Hago Cosa Nueva…” – Is.43:19
About the Coordinating Program
The National Initiative is a collaborative effort of 18 institutions, coordinated by AETH and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
It empowers Latino/a pastoral leaders through leadership development, theological education, and support of holistic pastoral formation across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Guiding Principles
Convene: Making Together
Annual gatherings to share knowledge, foster innovation, and strengthen community among stakeholders.
Innovate: Making New
The “For Us, By Us” (FUBU) program nurtures new leaders through workshops and peer-learning groups.
Capacitate: Making Stronger
Strengthening partners through resource development and specialized training programs.
Facilitate: Making Easier
Providing expert consultants for strategic planning and operational excellence.
Enable: Making Possible
Equipping grantees with dedicated support for management, communication, and finances.
Grantees Annual Gatherings
¡Todos en la mesa! All of us at the table!
- Celebrate collaboration and shared learning
- Strengthen relationships across institutions
- Reflect and address challenges together
- Share effective strategies and leadership tips
- Learn from diverse experiences and perspectives
Contact Info
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
- Coordinated by: AETH and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
- Funded by: Lilly Endowment Inc.
- Address: PO Box 677848, Orlando, FL 32867
- Email: hispanicinitiative@aeth.org