LEADERS
Join a Paraclete Group
In the Bible a “paraclete” is a helper who comes alongside us, advocates for us, and creates space for us to receive God’s power. This is what God’s Spirit does for us. And we’re invited to do this for each other. Victoria Mejia - LaFe’s Associate Director of Leadership Development - is creating a series of spaces where you can connect with a few other Latino ministry leaders to “paraclete” each other and receive the presence, advocacy and engagement of God’s Spirit. Four dates are available. Spaces are limited.
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June 24th - 11:00-12:30 pm Pacific
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June 25th - 9:30-11:00 am Pacific
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July 1st - 11:00-12:30 pm Pacific
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July 2nd - 9:30-11:00 am Pacific
Leader: Victoria Mejia
Ministering to Your Family
The same God who placed your spiritual gifts in you also placed you in your family. In this workshop, we’ll explore prayer, boundaries, and the art of having a spiritual conversation with an older relative. (Offered two times 6/25 and 7/16 from 12-2pm ET) Leader: Steve Tamayo
Grieving in Seasons of National Crisis
In the face of systemic racism, we experience both anger and loss. We need spiritual disciplines and fruitful actions to sustain us in times like these. These gatherings will offer training, prayer ministry, and space for personal connection. (Dates: June 25, July 31, Sept 4, October 2 from 3:30-5pm ET)
Leader: Orlando Crespo
Encounters With Jesus Bible Study Series
How might God be leading us to minister to our friends and family during these unsettling times? The world is in the midst of a global pandemic, and our country is coming face to face with its history of racial injustice. Join Abner Ramos as he teaches us to use the Encounters with Jesus bible study series to help us lead people to Jesus during this important moment in our nation’s history. (June 29, 4-5 pm ET)
Leader: Abner Ramos
Your Life With God and Your Ministry with God
Everything you do in ministry - planting, prayer ministry, coaching - everything begins with your life with God. Join Abner Ramos for a high-impact session that will help you develop essential ministry skills on the foundation of your devotional life. (June 30th, 4-5 pm ET)
Leader: Abner Ramos
Embracing our African Roots and Heritage
As Latinos, we are an ethnically and racially diverse people created in the image of God for his glory in the world. Despite this the residual impact of colonization, the pervasiveness of white supremacy, and our internalization of those ideologies have distorted our view of ourselves and our people. In this seminar, we hope to create a space for honesty as we share our stories; allow Jesus to heal and redeem those parts of our identity that are broken; and learn how to pursue reconciliation within our own communities. (June 30th & July 2nd 1-2:30pm ET)
Leader: Melyssa Cordero
Making Progress in MPD Right Now
God did something powerful for Orlando and LaFe during Orlando’s recent MPD Sprint. As many of us engage in the ministry of partnership development during this time of pandemic and racial unrest, Orlando is willing to share what he learned with us. Come for encouragement, guidance, and hope. (July 2, 3pm-5:30pm)
Leader: Orlando Crespo
Cultivating Intimacy with Jesus Cohort
Jesus invites you to enjoy supernatural intimacy with him. Don’t let your ministry FOR Jesus draw you away FROM Jesus. Learn from some incredible mentors in the Bible, as we look at their lives and friendships with Jesus. We will see that Intimacy with God is crucial for ministry. This cohort meets twice-a-week for 3 weeks (12:00-1:15pm ET July 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24)
Leader: Natalia Kohn Rivera
#LeadStrong with CliftonStrengths
God’s given you a unique set of talents to bring to the leadership table. You don’t have to imitate the leaders you’ve seen all your life. In fact, as a Latino leader, you may have something to bring that your community has never seen before. Get trained. Get strong. (3-4:15 Eastern July 14 (No Assessment); July 21 (Top 5); June 28 (Full 34))
Leader: René Aguirre
Leading Yourself, Leading Others, Leading Teams
Leaders have a responsibility to bring out the best in themselves, individuals and teams. René will share tools and best practices - discovered over decades of leading in InterVarsity - that will help you take your leadership to the next level. (July 15, 22, 29 3:00-4:15pm Eastern ) July 15 - Leading Yourself July 22 - Leading Others July 29 - Leading a Team
Leader: René Aguirre
The Art and Science of Identifying, Developing, Managing Leaders
How do I find them? How do I help them? What do I do with them? Leading leaders is both an art and a science. Learn from René, who has succeeded in building healthy teams of remarkably talented people to accomplish meaningful work together. (July 16, 23, 30 from 4:30-5:45pm ET )
Leader: René Aguirre
Prayer War Room
In light of our national racial realities, we’re creating a prayer space where we can be led into powerful intercession by God’s Spirit. Learn to follow Jesus into the War Room. What will the Lord do in and through us as we pray? (12:00-1:15pm ET July 21-23)
Leader: Natalia Kohn Rivera