There are many ways to describe them but whatever you choose to call them, it is imperative that you see them coming or you will be hurt by their unexpected arrival. This is true of ocean waves, economic trends or demographic shifts. We are living in the midst of a titanic demographic shift. For years, we have been hearing about the growing number of Hispanics. We have heard a variety of future dates at which point Hispanics will be the largest minority group in our country. That time is now and it has arrived sooner than expected.” Rev. Abel Morales It is imperative that our leaders, not just Hispanic leaders, come together to help us address this monumental opportunity. We need theologians, textual scholars, sociologist, pastoral counselors, missionaries, and other gifted leaders to help us solve this puzzle.”

       According to Dr. Jesse Miranda, president of the National alliance of Evangelical Ministers (AMEN), “Hispanics account for almost all recent growth in evangelical churches, even in predominantly black and Anglo congregations. Rapid growth among Evangelical Hispanics is both a joy and a threat for the future Hispanic church. It is a joy as hundreds of thousands of Hispanics experience new spiritual vitality and relationship with God. It is a threat to the future church if the present church is unable to disciple and incorporate the new believers who are looking for spiritual guidance. The cry from the Hispanic church- . . . – is for Hispanic leadership that is prepared for the multicultural

“The Hispanic Churches Cry is for Leadership”

ministry required in the United States. In the Evangelical Protestant churches across the country the rapid conversion of Hispanics is causing an even greater pressure to quickly develop effective leadership. Ministry in the Hispanic communities across the United States needs to be multiplied many times over. One area of preparation for such a multiplication is that of leadership development for Spanish-speaking pastors and church leaders who are already called and committed to leading the church but who lack the tools they need for long-term success.” [link http://www.institutoalma.org/Dmin 1.htm, Oct.19, 2002] CHET with your financial support is committed to preparing men and women for Christian leadership.