Raising the next generation of leaders

But how do we honor the faith of the past while also preparing the next generation of pastors, missionaries, and ministers who will proclaim the gospel in the future?

1) Put Mission Above Methods

Methods are the way we do ministry: our traditions, programs, and cultural preferences. They are good, but they are not sacred. The mission, on the other hand, is eternal: to reach those who are far from God and make disciples (Matthew 28:19). When methods become more important than the mission, we confuse the temporary with the eternal.

Jesus lived this tension. He never allowed human customs or expectations to distract Him from His purpose: to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). He healed on the Sabbath and spent time with the marginalized. The method changed, but the mission remained intact.

Raising the next generation of Hispanic leaders means equipping them to hold firmly to the mission while innovating in their methods. This generation needs to know they have permission to use different approaches — as long as the purpose remains reaching those who do not yet know Christ.

2) Anticipate the Current Move of God

Without realizing it, we can fall into what might be called a museum mentality. Museums preserve history — they display artifacts from the past, carefully protected behind glass. They reflect what once was, guardians of past victories, rather than participating in the way God is currently moving.



We must ask: “How can we best fulfill the great commission today?” If we are intentional about creating spaces where young people can dream, grow, and even fail — without fear of being judged for doing things differently — we will see exponential growth in the number of young leaders who embrace ministry, the church, missions, and the pastorate.

Let us impart the Pentecostal fire that sets us apart, forming young people who love the Word, who value prayer, and who live filled with the Spirit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​