National Initiative to Strengthen Hispanic Pastoral Leaders and Congregations
NISHPLC – Coordinating Program
“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
- Phone: 407-754-6863 / 407-773-1234
- Email: [email protected]