Resources for Hispanic/Latino Ministries
- The National Plan for Hispanic Ministry
This booklet describes the National Plan for Hispanic Ministry of the United Methodist Church which was approved by the 2000 General Conference for the 2001-2004 Quadrennium. New edition of this booklet available June, 2005. Free copies (except for postage, etc.) available through the SERVICE CENTER, PO Box 691328, Cincinnati OH 45269-1328. Toll Free Phone: 1.800.305.9857 (Editions available in English or Spanish).
- The Hispanic Population in Northwest Indiana
Information for ordering this booklet can be obtained by writing to HEARTLAND CENTER, 7128 Arizona Ave., Hammond IN 46323.
Upper Room Catalog of Hispanic Ministry Resources
The Upper Room Ministries provides an excellent and comprehensive catalog of Hispanic Ministry resources available in English or Spanish. The contact person is Alpina Lopez (alopez@upperroom.com). Toll Free Phone: 1.800.972.0433 or direct phone number to Alpina: 615.340.1707 (her name is pronounced AL-PEE-NAH). Listed below are several titles and descriptions good for districts and churches who are interested in exploring Hispanic Ministry:
- Partners in the Mighty Works of God
Manual for non-Hispanic congregations. Helps ministry teams walk through a process for developing and strengthening ministries with Hispanics. Covers such topics as The vision and nature of the National Plan for Hispani Ministry, developing Hispanic Ministry, leadership, shared space, finances and resistance. Primary audience: congregational ministry teams (clergy and laity) responsible for Hispanic Ministry. Also appropriate for district and conference leaders working with Hispanic Ministry.
$12.00 - English only - DR323
- Pentecost Journey
A planning guide for Hispanic Ministries. Helps congregations fulfill Christ's mandate to make disciples, with a focus on understanding issues related to develop ministry with Hispanics. Designed for congregational leaders interested in starting Hispanic Ministry and conference leaders responsible for ministry with Hispanics, church growth and development, and/or new congregations. 93 min. video included for use.
$12.00 - English only - DR268
- El Aposento Alto (The Upper Room)
Daily devotional to inspire Spanish speaking people to read the Bible and pray. Can be used for small group study. For group or bulk orders call toll-free: 1.800.972.0433.
Spanish only
- Modulo I, Bilingue
Training manual for leaders in Hispanic Ministry.
$12.00 - Bilingual - DR401
- Modulo II, Bilingue
Lay Missioner and Pastor-Mentor training program.
$13.00 - Bilingual - DR240
Additional Resources
Interested in Module I and II Training? Contact Oscar Ramos (oscar@nicumc.org) or by cell phone: 574.596.4533.
Have additional resources that would be useful for Hispanic Ministries? Contact:
- Diane Motto
- 830 Eastgate Dr
- Anderson, IN 46012-9690
- 765.642.6373
- dimotto@aol.com
