Who We Are

We are committed people who work to create more opportunities for Hispanic/Latinos to genuinely access a pathway to sit at the table as agents of transformation in society in the full establishment of God’s Kingdom.

The National Plan has developed a holistic program of leadership development that includes accompanying annual conferences by developing strategies to address the development of new congregations, and working on immigration and other critical social concerns. These are not three different stages, or three disparate concerns, but the very context and the clear purpose of the leadership development efforts.” – Dr. Justo Gonzalez

As we advance, Leadership Formation continues to be the heart of ministry – without it, the church cannot establish and nurture new congregations, address critical social issues and offer solutions, or develop effective strategies that can make significant impact in the life of the local church.

Rather than accepting just one traditional and historical model for all, the Hispanic/ Latino Leadership challenged the fundamental thinking of our connection and called for others in the region to develop a new and vital generation of leaders equipped with a good understanding of the extensive range of world views, cultural backgrounds, and theological perspectives present in the world today.

Our Staff

NPHLM Executive Committee

• Bishop Sally Dyck
• Bishop LaTrelle Easterling
• Rev. Dan Dick
• Rev. Ella Luna
• Rev. Ismael Ruiz Millan
• Rev. Juarez Gonçalves
• Laurie Day
• Rev. Lyssette Perez
• Raul Alegria
• Rosie Rios

Annual Reports

Milestones

May 2021

2021: A timeless vision in a fractured world

The legislation submitted to General Conference by Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry is not only a confirmation that God is “making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” but also a roadmap to continue that discerning, unrestricted, and all-inclusive vision as we move on to new realities and dynamics of the third decade of the 21st century.

May 2020

2020: Centro Digital para Desarrollo de Liderazgo

The new model for leadership development uses technology in a practical and effective way to respond the demands of today's society. By using the knowledge and skills of the "people" in the digital age we move forward with the construction of his Kingdom.

August 2019

Ethnic Young Adult Gathering

In an unprecedented event, six Ethnic Plans of The United Methodist Church organized the first-ever “Ethnic Young Adult Gathering 2019” (EYAG 2019) in Evanston, Illinois, from August 21st to 24th, 2019. From different jurisdictions, nearly 100 lay leaders, pastors, and students gathered for three days at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary to discuss the possibilities of working together toward just and inclusive church development.

October 2018

Six Ethnic Plans Gathered to Envision the Future

On October 10, 2018, the six Ethnic National Plans gathered to discuss the future of racial/ethnic work in the United Methodist church. As a result, the Plans are committed to embody the unity of Christ through engaging, activating, and moving together toward the collaborative response to the changing mission of the church.

August 2017

NPHLM 25th Anniversary Celebration

After 25 years of experiencing the dramatic, fast-paced changes and crossroad challenges given by the twenty first century that put our United Methodist core values and principles to the test, it is urgent to develop a new and vital generation of leaders and communities.

April 2017

South Central J. Consultation

An effort aimed to not only discover, develop, and deploy young people with leadership potential but also to create the space for discernment of new understandings of ministry in the South Central Jurisdiction context.

February 2017

Certified Lay Minister

In an effort to facilitate all people’s journeys into ministry, the English curriculum becomes equivalent to the Lay Missioner Program.

January 2017

Conference Lay Training Centers

Annual Conferences laity training programs were endorsed for contextual and relevant ministry that highlights the ethos of the UMC people.

May 2016

General Conference

The urgency to develop a new and vital generation of Hispanic/Latino leaders equipped with a good understanding of the extensive range of world views, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives represented in the world today was considered.

October 2015

NPHLM Committee Visioning

The complexity of the work ahead was reaffirmed with a new definition, which was not based on stereotypes but in the traits of a community that is immensely complex, younger and diverse.

April 2015

3rd National Consultation

At the Third National Consultation, key leaders and thinkers from across The United Methodist Church, as well as from the broader university and governmental communities, rolled up their sleeves and challenged us to build a better understanding of the rich and diverse future we can create together. It was a time to engage in risky conversation.

Our Connectional Partners