This document discusses Hispanic ministries in the Evangelical Covenant Church. It notes that Hispanics are the largest minority group in the US, with over 43 million people, and that the Covenant Church has expanded its Hispanic ministries and now has 45 Hispanic congregations compared to 15 in 1993. It also describes the Hispanic Center for Theological Studies, which trains pastors, and discusses church planting efforts among Hispanics.

1. HISPANIC MINISTRIES IN THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

9. Ethnic Momentum The ECC now 3 rd most ethnically diverse

11. A s a group, Hispanics also struggle disproportionately with poverty, poor health, discrimination and inadequate education. Around the country, Hispanic churches and faith-based organizations are working to address these needs. But they often do so in isolation, without the resources and support that could help them succeed.

16. We are Exceptional at Planting

18. New Church Impact many in new churches are new converts

20. HISPANIC MINISTRIES IN THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH