A POSTURE OF TRANSFORMATION
It’s not about a certificate; it’s about a posture of
transformation. Sit through a Hispanic/Latino worship time, and you’ll know what I
mean.
Although “sit” is probably not the right word to use.
I was blessed and privileged to travel to Lubbock, TX, July
31-August 1 to meet with individuals from the Northwest Texas United Methodist
Annual Conference. They welcomed my coworker and me to train both instructors as well
as new and returning students to the Hispanic Christian Academy.
Northwest Texas Conference Hispanic/Latino Ministry
Most of our HCA students are already fully engaged in ministry in
some capacity. They have families, full-time jobs and their church ministries. And yet they also carve
out time to receive this training. They have experienced God’s transformation and have seen God at work in their
families and communities. They are completely committed and devoted to God and God’s Kingdom work.
Maybe that is why they worship standing and not sitting; God has
impacted their lives. Maybe that is why I was welcomed to jump in and join in their
passionate and authentic worship--because we are doing Kingdom work together. Maybe they are compelled
to rise to their feet in worship.
This group’s commitment to God has brought them to the HCA in
order to deepen their understanding of Scripture and ministry. The HCA is not
just an educational program. We hope it is a transformational journey.
How is God leading you to take your next step towards
transformation? What has God done in your life that leads you to stand in worship?
To find out more about the Hispanic Christian Academy contact Erin Gildner at ergildner@united.edu or visit our website.
To find out more about the Hispanic Christian Academy contact Erin Gildner at ergildner@united.edu or visit our website.
Erin Gildner
Coordinator of the Center for Hispanic/Latino Ministry