The Hispanic Convención was founded in 1991 with two participating churches. Now, twenty three years later, the Convención Hispana Del Pacifico has grown to include 21 Hispanic and bilingual churches in the Pacific Southwest Region (Southern California, Southern Nevada and Hawaii), as well as churches in the Oregon and Southwest Idaho Region.
The Convención Hispana Del Pacifico serves as a bridge between Hispanic and bilingual congregations and the broader regional church as well as a liaison between ministers and ministries seeking to affiliate with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Pacific Southwest Region.
The Convención focuses much of its energy on the development of Pastors and lay leaders who work within Hispanic and bilingual churches in the Pacific Southwest Region, providing spiritual support to both ministers and congregations. The Convención strives to promote unity and fellowship not only among Hispanic congregations, but also with Anglo congregations, Asian, African American and other ethnic groups.
Hispanic Committee on Ministry
The Hispanic Committee on Ministry ( HCOM ) provides direction, support and accountability to individuals seeking ordination within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The committee is made up of volunteer pastors who assist Hispanic candidates in the process of being commissioned or ordained.
The HCOM promotes convenental Disciples values, sharing Regional goals as well as Regional responsibilities which include attendance in Regional events and Convencion events and faithful stewardship to the Region, Convención, National Hispanic Convención and the wider General Church
The HCOM supports Convención pastors, providing help along the journey. The HCOM operates from the belief that, with a solid connection to the Convención, pastors, their families and their congregations thrive.
HISPANIC Convención LEADERSHIP
Roxana Pérez serves as the Moderator of Convencion Hispana de Pacifico. Roxana coordinates quarterly meetings and oversees the overall functions of Convencion. Roxana acts as a liaison between 22 Hispanic and bilingual churches. She is a layperson at Casa de Refugio Christian Church in Covina California and is under the care of the Committee on Ministry in the Pacific Southwest Region. Roxana is pursuing her Masters in Divinity with the Pacific School of Religion. She has also served as a team member in event planning with Disciples of Christ Pacific Southwest Region and lead events with Convencion Hispana del Pacifico.
Convencion Hispana del Pacifico Churches (in the PSWR):
To find a Spanish-speaking congregations, visit our Find A Congregation webpage.
1) Iglesia Cristiana de Sun Valley
Rvdo. Samuel Ramírez
11311 Saticoy St. Sun Valley, CA 91352
2) Iglesia Cristiana del Valle, Casa de Bendición
Rvdo. Ernesto Ramírez
11471 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
3) Community Worship Center
Pastor Rubén Del Pilar
15709 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
4) Iglesia Cristiana Seguidores de Cristo
Pastor Rosendo Lomeli
3340 Sanborn Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262
5) Iglesia Cristiana Familia de Fe
Dr. Rev. Gary Curtis
8441 Florence Ave. Downey, CA 90240
6) Iglesia Cristiana Este de Whittier
Rvds. Gabriel & Siobhan Lopez
9951 Mills Ave, Whittier CA 90604
7) Primera Iglesia Cristiana De Whittier
Rvds. Gabriel & Siobhan Lopez
9951 Mills Ave, Whittier CA 90604
8) Casa de Oración de Fullerton
Rvdo. Rogelio Martínez
115 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
9) Iglesia Nueva Vida
Rvdo.Rogelio Martínez
4055 Jurupa Ave. Riverside, CA 92506
10) Iglesia Unida en Cristo (Fellowship)
Pastor David Becerra
8441 Florence Ave. Downey, CA 90240
11) Casa de Refugio Christian Church
Rvdo. Francisco Ramos and Rvda. Soriliz Rodríguez
240 S. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91724
www.casaderefugiocovina.org
12) Iglesia Cristiana Rivera
Rvdo. Juan Amaya
8415 Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA 90660
13) Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Fe
Pastor Angeles Coronado
4161 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
14) Centro Familiar Cristiano Restauración D de C
Pastor Joel Cabrera
2102 E Foothill Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404
15) Oasis en el Desierto Discípulos de Cristo
Pastor Romualdo
18461 Mariposa Ave. Riverside, CA 92508
16) Centro Alabanza Emanuel
Pastor Javier González
1696 N Gst San Bernardino, CA 92405
17) Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel
Pastores Victor & Carmen Ortega
1649 N Willow Ave Rialto, CA 92376
18) Iglesia Cristiana Encuentro con Dios
Pastores Nasario & Josefina Orozco
16116 San Bernardino Ave. Fontana, CA 92335
19) Casa de Oración Iglesia Cristiana
Rvdo. Xosé & Pastora Ofelia Escamilla
201 Fir St. San Diego, CA 92101
20) Primera Iglesia Cristiana
Pastor Isai Alvarez
305 W California Ave. Vista, CA 92083
21) Fe, Esperanza y Amor
Pastor Daniel Rivera
7024 Amherst St. San Diego, CA 92115