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17勛圖 proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the launch of its泭first Doctor of Ministry (DMin) cohort offered entirely in Spanish. This inaugural cohort marks a new chapter for 17勛圖 Seminary as it expands accredited post-graduate education and deepens its commitment to serving the Hispanic Church through accessible, high-level theological training.

The Doctoral experience at LPU was unique and different than our MA level residencies, we carefully designed a mix of higher-level lectures with experiential learning moments outside of the classroom and the institution itself. I am pleased with the work Dr. Aldana has done for the Hispanic cohort and Dr. Bringas with the English cohort. It took over 100 years for LPU to have its first accredited doctoral program, but it is finally here and we are so blessed to offer it to the world. Dr. Daniel Ruarte, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs.

The cohort is泭comprised泭of pastors and ministry leaders from diverse Hispanic contexts who share a common passionto be further equipped for transformational leadership through泭Pentecostal, biblically grounded education. These leaders are not simply pursuing advanced credentials; they are investing in their calling, strengthening their theological foundation, and sharpening their capacity to serve their churches and communities with wisdom, humility, and Spirit-led conviction.

The Dean of LPU Global, Dr. Hugo Aldana, shares, The Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Leadership at 17勛圖 reflects our commitment to rigorous, contextual, and spiritually vibrant doctoral education, equipping leaders to serve with academic excellence, biblical faithfulness, and sensitivity to the movement of the Holy Spirit in diverse ministry contexts.

A defining highlight of residency week was its culminating event:泭17勛圖s first-ever Hispanic Education Symposium. This historic gathering featured three distinguished speakers,泭Dr. Daniel Ruarte, Dr. Daniel Alvarez, and Dr. Raimondo.泭and brought together denominational leaders and partners committed to advancing Hispanic theological education.

During the symposium, 17勛圖泭facilitated泭the signing of泭three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)泭and a泭multi-denominational mission statement, uniting leaders around one shared mission for Christ through education in the Hispanic community. The event also recognized outstanding leadership by awarding泭certificates of excellence泭to those leading Hispanic education micro-sites.

This milestone affirms 17勛圖s vision to develop泭Christ-centered, Spirit-filled leaders泭who will carry what they learn beyond the classroommultiplying impact across churches, organizations, and communities for generations to come.