35th of the book “Mañana”

We gathered for Mañana, a two-day event featuring panels, lectures, and a chapel service—creating space to reflect together on how a different today can shape a new tomorrow. We also celebrated the 35th anniversary of the book and of AETH, with the participation of nearly 100 people and the valued collaboration of Candler School of Theology. We are deeply grateful for every voice, every dialogue, and the shared vision that made this gathering an unforgettable experience.

8ª Lecture Series 2025: Preaching and Migration.

The Justo and Catherine Gonzalez Resource Center's Eighth Conference Series in San Dimas, CA brought together a diverse, intergenerational community of leaders, theologians, and scholars for an in-depth dialogue on the intersection of preaching and migration, exploring how the movement of people transforms theological reflection, pastoral practice, and gospel proclamation today.

17th Assembly & New Leadership

Jessica Lugo is appointed Executive Director of AETH. The 17th Biennial Assembly was held in Orlando, Florida, with more than 315 participants.

16th Assembly & 30th Anniversary

Sixteenth Biennial Assembly and 30th Anniversary of AETH’s official founding.

Scholarships, Gathering & Resource Center Move

22 scholarships are awarded to ReDET members. The third Latin Theological Education Gathering is held. Luis Rivera Rodríguez is elected Interim President. The Resource Center moves to Decatur, GA.

15th Assembly & Pandemic Response

Fifteenth Biennial Assembly online; Edward Delgado is re-elected President. Bylaws are revised, operations shift to remote work, and a financial plan is launched. The second ReDET Gathering is held virtually.

5th Lecture Series & Accreditation

Fifth Justo and Catherine González lecture series at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico on immigration and diaspora. Joint meeting with ATS to review accreditation standards. Official launch of ReDET in Puerto Rico.

14th Assembly & ReDET Launch

Fourteenth Biennial Assembly in Orlando, FL; Edward Delgado is elected President. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier is appointed Director of the Theological Entities Network (ReDET). AETH's new logo is approved.

Extraordinary Assembly & Network

Extraordinary Assembly in Orlando, FL, the 2017–2022 Strategic Plan is approved. Youth leadership is promoted and the Network of Theological Entities is created, securing funding for implementation.

13th Assembly & 25th Anniversary

Thirteenth Biennial Assembly and 25th Anniversary celebration at Princeton Theological Seminary; the 2017–2022 Strategic Plan is presented and discussed. Second- and third-generation leaders are included. The third Justo and Catherine González conference series on the Reformation is held.

Reelection & Strategic Plan

Online voting is held and Martha Polo-Koehler is re-elected President for three years. An internal study gives rise to AETH's 2017–2022 Strategic Plan. Several books are published with support from various organizations and Abingdon Press.

Twelfth Assembly & Expansion

Twelfth Biennial Assembly at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA; Fernando Cascante is appointed Executive Director. AETH's bylaws are amended to expand service to Latin America. The second Justo and Catherine González lecture series is held in Pasadena, CA. The first three Bible Institutes are certified under the program. The Center produces CD resources on 'Voices of the Ancient Church', 'Voices of the Reformation', and 'Voices of Devotion'. AETH offices move from Aurora, CO to Orlando, FL under an agreement with Asbury Theological Seminary.

Certification & Renewed Gatherings

The AETH/ATS Commission completes its work on the Certification Standards for Bible Institutes. The Accreditation Board approves the standards and the Certification Program begins. The Pastoral Gatherings resume, combining AETH and local resources.

Ninth Assembly & Ministry Series

Ninth Biennial Assembly at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA; Ismael García is elected President. Funding is secured for the “Ministries” series in collaboration with Abingdon Press.

Eighth Assembly & New Initiatives

Eighth Biennial Assembly in Orlando, FL; David Maldonado is elected President. The “Know Your Bible” series is launched in collaboration with Fortress Press. Christian de La Rosa is appointed Director of the Pastoral Gatherings Program, and the “Seeds of Hope” project is announced.

Shared Leadership & Cántico Nuevo

The Executive Leadership Team (David Maldonado, Justo González, José Daniel Montañez) leads AETH. The “Cántico Nuevo” conference on worship from a Latino perspective is held at LABI, San Antonio, TX. José Daniel Montañez is appointed Executive Director for a second time.

Seventh Assembly & PHV Returns

Seventh Biennial Assembly at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA; Virginia Loubriel-Chévere is elected President. HSP resumes its own administration.

Launch of Abingdon Series

The introductory book series is launched in collaboration with Abingdon Press.

Start of Pastoral Gatherings

The Pastoral Gatherings program is created and funding is secured for its implementation. Norma Ramírez manages the HSP and assumes the role of Interim Executive Director.

Fifth Assembly & Transition to Austin

Fifth Biennial Assembly in Isla Verde, PR; Ebenezer Negrón is appointed Executive Director and the office is relocated to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Report on “With the Eyes of a Woman” & Launch of IB21

Report from the “With the Eyes of a Woman” project is presented, and the project "Bible Institutes for the 21st Century," led by Norma Ramírez, is launched, strengthening 18 institutes.

Fourth Assembly & New President

Fourth Biennial Assembly at Concordia University, IL; Eldin Villafañe is elected President.

New Leadership & “With the Eyes of a Woman”

José Daniel Montañez becomes Executive Director, and Justo González assumes the interim presidency. The “With the Eyes of a Woman” project begins, and a trust fund of nearly one million dollars is approved for the HSP.

Third Assembly & Website Launch

Third Biennial Assembly in San Antonio, TX; Roberto Amparo Rivera is re-elected President. AETH administers the first session of the HSP and launches its website.

AETH–HSP Management Agreement

AETH and HSP (Hispanic Summer Program) establish an agreement for AETH to manage the HSP, turning it into a consortium of theological schools.

Segunda Asamblea y Nuevo Presidente

Second Biennial Assembly at the Latin American Bible Institute, where Roberto Amparo Rivera is elected President.

Workshops and Foundational Publications

Implementation of writers’ workshops that led to six books and the first gatherings of professors by discipline, resulting in key AETH publications.

AETH’s First Assembly

Second Gathering and First Assembly of AETH, where Justo L. González is elected President and Pablo A. Jiménez Executive Director; AETH establishes its office at Columbia Theological Seminary.

First Gathering

Celebration of the first Gathering at Columbia Theological Seminary, where the creation of the Association for Hispanic Theological Education (AETH) was decided.

Expanded Advisory Committee

Formation of a broader Advisory Committee to convene the Gathering, with leaders from various Hispanic educational ministries.

Theological Gathering & Steering Committee

Fundraising for a Hispanic gathering on theological education and the formation of the Steering Committee.

Birth of AETH and Key Theological Programs

Publication of the study on Hispanic theological education, which gave rise to AETH, the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP), and the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI).