Dennis J. Rivera serves as the director of the Office of Hispanic and Ethnic Relations for the Assemblies of God national office located in Springfield, Missouri. Dennis is married to Naomi, and they have four children and ten grandchildren. Dennis pastored El Sendero De La Cruz Assembly of God church in Pocatello, Idaho from 1977-1980. From 1980 to 2001 Dennis served as the senior pastor of Evangel Assembly of God Church in Cortez, Colorado. From 2001-2017 Dennis served as the district superintendent of the Central District/Distrito Central in Denver, Colorado. His education includes a diploma in Biblical Studies from Latin American Bible Institute (LABI), El Paso, Texas (now Christ Mission College, San Antonio, Texas); a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from Southwestern AG University (now Nelson University), Waxahachie, Texas; a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Studies from Liberty University Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia. He is currently enrolled and finishing the Doctor of Ministry program at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He serves as the board chairman for Christ Mission College (CMC), in San Antonio, Texas.

Andy serves as the secretary/treasurer of the Central District/Distrito Central of the AG with offices in Denver, Colorado. Andy has a bachelor’s degree from Evangel University in Church Ministries and is currently enrolled in law school. He brings 26 years of ministry experience, including 16 years of pastoral ministry, 4 years of missionary service in Honduras, and 6 years of district ministry. Andy’s strengths are organizational leadership, pastoral care, and well-being.

Pastor Raul has passionately served the people of God through pastoral ministry, Educational Ministry and District Executive Leadership within the Assemblies of God. With a visionary acumen, He has been instrumental in the establishment and implementation of educational paradigms and Next-Gen Leadership and ministry development for the constituency of the CENTRAL PACIFIC Ministry network. His Pastoral and leadership experience extends over 37 years. The last twenty-four years he has served as Presbyter and in all three-executive offices. He has been serving as Superintendent since July 2022. He grew-up in a single parent Christian home and received Christ at the age of 12.

Maricela serves as the secretary/treasurer of the Texas Gulf Hispanic District in McAllen. She also serves on the AG Executive Presbytery, which is the functioning executive board of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. She holds a master’s degree in Ministry Leadership from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Maricela and her husband, Raphael, co-pastored for 26 years. She also served as the director of Women’s Ministries for the Gulf Latin American District of the AG. Maricela has researched and written a training plan on healthy pastoral succession and transition, and brings expertise in generational transition in ministry.

Burke has served for the past 6 years as the Assistant Superintendent of the AG Southwest District in Phoenix, Arizona. He has also served as lead pastor of Way of Life AG church for 18 years, and 9 years in a pastoral role in Saginaw, Michigan. He has a total of 37 years in ministry. Burke will oversee the research and training for pastoral midlife renewal with a focus on emotional and mental wellness.

Diego serves as the pastor of Divino Redentor AG church in Mission, Texas. Diego holds a master’s degree in leadership from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He previously served as a church planter in Colorado and as a youth pastor in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a total of 16 years of full-time pastoral ministry. Diego has studied and written on next generation engagement. He will oversee the research and development of next generation awareness and engagement.

Orlando serves as the Treasurer of Florida Multicultural District in Orlando. He is also the pastor of Cristiana La Gran Comisión church in Pembroke, Florida. He is a graduate of Global University with studies in Bible and Theology and a graduate from Saint Peters College and New Jersey City University in Business Administration and Accounting. He brings 20 years of pastoral experience and 16 years of work in accounting with Price Waterhouse Coppers-Accounting Firm. Orlando will oversee the development of cultural awareness and intelligence training.