Noticias
News
- en la reflexión de la Palabra y en la oración por las personas que han sido afectadas por la pandemia el Covid-1, por el racismo y muchas otras formas de discriminación,
- en la valoración y aprobación de los informes del trabajo de AETH de los últimos 30 meses, que animan por lo logrado y desafían para hacer más y mejor nuestra misión en estos tiempos de crisis que afectan de manera particular a nuestra iglesia y comunidad hispana,
- en la aprobación a una enmienda a los estatutos que señala una nueva comprensión del compromiso que asume el cuerpo directivo de la organización,
- en la elección de cuatro nuevas personas como miembros de la Junta Directiva para el período 2020-2022,
- en el reconocimiento al Dr. Eldin Villafañe, miembro fundador de AETH, por sus múltiples aportes al desarrollo de la educación teológica hispana y más allá de ella,
- en la afirmación de la presencia y el liderazgo de una nueva generación de jóvenes que han venido a aportar sus fuerzas y visión al trabajo de AETH,
- en el recordatorio y desafío que nos presentó del Dr. Luis Rivera, conferencista de la Asamblea, de lo que significa para AETH ser parte especial de un movimiento de educación teológica hispana, y de porqué su misión “permanece viva, vigente y viable en tiempo de cambios y en el cambio de los tiempos.”
On October 3rd, the 15th AETH Biennial Assembly was held with great success, with more than a hundred people among members, people interested in the work of AETH and representatives of partner organizations.
The virtual format did not prevent us from feeling, even on the screen, the warmth and affection that binds us in the common cause that we all share: the promotion of excellent and relevant theological education for our Hispanic leadership in their service to the church and the world.
Pastors of local churches, denominational leaders, directors and students of bible institutes, presidents, deans and seminary students, all of us feel like one body
- reflecting on the Word and in prayer for people who have been affected by the Covid-1 pandemic, racism and many other forms of discrimination,
- approving the reports about AETH’s work over the last 30 months, which encouraged us for what has been achieved and challenged us to do more and better our mission in these times of crisis that affect our churches and Hispanic communities in a particular ways,
- approving the amendment to the bylaws that signals a new understanding of the commitment made by the governing body of the organization, now called the Board of Directors,
- electing four new persons as members of the Board of Directors for the period 2020-2022,
- recognizing of Dr. Eldin Villafañe, founding member of AETH, for his multiple contributions to the development of Hispanic theological education,
- affirming the presence and leadership of a new generation of young men and women who have come to bring their strength and vision to AETH's work,
- remembering and discussing with Dr. Luis Rivera, speaker of the Assembly, of what it means for AETH to be a special part of a Hispanic theological education movement, and why its mission "remains alive, current and viable in times of change and in the change of times."
With the conviction that AETH is "a community movement and of alliances that will continue its mission, anointed and commissioned by the Spirit of Life", and with great gratitude to the Lord, to the sponsoring organizations of the Assembly, and to all persons and institutions members of AETH,
Peace
Fernando Cascante
El Encuentro Virtual ReDET 2020 se llevará a cabo el 6 de Noviembre de 2020. En este evento las comunidades de Práctica ReDET compartirán experiencias, crearán soluciones a limitaciones, crecerán en conocimiento, y celebrarán la culminación del Proyecto Colectivo. Para esta ocasión especial, el Equipo ReDET ha unido esfuerzos con varios colaboradores que compartirán la sabiduría de sus experiencias profesionales con los asistentes.
Estamos muy contentos en presentar a los invitados especiales del Encuentro ReDET 2020:
- Dr. Marty Harris - Presidente, CEO Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana y Seminario Teológico (La Puente, CA)
- Dr. Jeffry Caballero - Co-Fundador, Presidente y Director Académico de Harbor Genesis Christian College
- Rosa María Torres-Medina - Directora de la Biblioteca Digital Teológica (UTDL) de la Universidad de Liderazgo y Ministerio (UNILIMI)
The ReDET Virtual Encounter 2020 will be held on November 6, 2020. In this event, the ReDET Communities of Practice will share experiences, create solutions to limitations, grow in knowledge, and celebrate the culmination of the Collective Project. For this special occasion, the ReDET Team has joined forces with several collaborators who will share the wisdom of their professional experiences with the attendees.
We are very happy to present the special guests of the ReDET 2020 Meeting:
- Dr. Marty Harris - President, CEO Latin American Biblical University and Theological Seminary (La Puente, CA)
- Dr. Jeffry Caballero - Co-Founder, President and Chief Academic Director of Harbor Genesis Christian College
- Rosa María Torres-Medina - Library Director of the Theological Digital Library (UTDL) at the University of Leadership and Ministry (UNILIMI)
Las inscripciones están abiertas para el Encuentro ReDET 2020.
Participa de esta oferta de inscripción: si te inscribes antes del 30 de septiembre de 2020, recibirás una camiseta ReDET gratis y podrás participar de otras oportunidades. Inscríbete hoy mismo.
Registrations are open for the ReDET Encounter 2020.
Participate in this registration offer: if you register before September 30, 2020, you will receive a free ReDET t-shirt and you will be able to participate in other opportunities. Sign up today.
- Grupos de lectura, incluyendo un libro de Justo Gonzalez. Para información haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://worship.calvin.edu/news-events/events/host-a-2020-fall-book-group/
- Becas de investigación para académicos/as. Para más detalles, use el siguiente enlace: https://worship.calvin.edu/grants/teacher-scholars/
AETH is pleased to share with you two great opportunities this fall (for group study and academic research) that the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) wants to extend to AETH members.
CICW is an institutional member of AETH and is one of the organizations that for several years has supported the work of our organization in many ways. Visit the links below to find more information on how to take advantage of one or both opportunities.
- Reading groups, including a book by Justo Gonzalez. For information click on the following link: https://worship.calvin.edu/news-events/events/host-a-2020-fall-book-group/
- Research grants for academics. For more details, use the following link: https://worship.calvin.edu/grants/teacher-scholars/
Invitamos a nuestros miembros y amigos de AETH a participar de la Serie de Webinars que ha preparado AETH Capítulo de Puerto Rico titulado "La crisis como un lugar teológico de responsabilidad y oportunidad." Reserve su espacio aquí: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W8P7H68
We invite our AETH members and friends to participate in the Webinar Series prepared by AETH Puerto Rico Chapter entitled "The crisis as a theological place of responsibility and opportunity." Reserve your space here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W8P7H68
(English text below)
Los trastornos ocasionados por el Covid-19 han hecho más urgentes e importantes las alianzas de colaboración entre instituciones y organizaciones. Por esa razón AETH realizó el conversatorio en línea sobre la importancia, desafíos y promesas de crear alianzas entre seminarios, institutos bíblicos e iglesias frente a las nuevas realidades. En él participaron casi cuarenta líderes representando países de todo el continente americano y de una variedad de denominaciones e instituciones teológicas. Fue un diálogo en el que se informó qué están haciendo algunos seminarios para establecer relaciones con institutos bíblicos y para reclutar estudiantes dentro de la comunidad hispana-latina. Se resaltó también la importancia del programa de Certificación de Institutos Bíblicos que ofrece AETH como un medio para la colaboración con seminarios y de conexión de éstos con las iglesias locales. Este conversatorio es parte de las actividades preparatorias camino a la celebración del Tercer Encuentro Latino de Educación Teológica en junio del 2021.
The disruptions caused by Covid-19 have made collaborative alliances between institutions and organizations more urgent and important. For this reason, AETH held the online conversation on the importance, challenges, and promises of creating alliances between seminaries, Bible institutes, and churches in the face of new realities. Nearly forty leaders representing countries from across the Americas and from a variety of denominations and theological institutions participated. It was a dialogue that informed what some seminars are doing to establish relationships with Bible institutes and to recruit students within the Hispanic-Latino community. The importance of the Biblical Institutes Certification program offered by AETH was also highlighted as a means of collaborating with and connecting seminaries with local churches. This discussion is part of the preparatory activities on the way to the celebration of the Third Latin Meeting of Theological Education in June 2021.
Sábado octubre 3, 12pm -3pm (tiempo del Este)
Saturday October 3, 12pm -3pm (Eastern Time)
We feel great enthusiasm and anticipation for what it means to hold our biennial assembly, for the first time virtually this year. On this occasion, we will unite with the common commitment to discovering "Opportunities for our mission in times of crisis." We will do so with the conviction that in these times of crisis and uncertain future, the God who has guided and sustained his people throughout history is and will be with us. (Psalm 23.4).
This year registration is already included in your membership fee, so sign up now here: Biennial Assembly 2020.
John R. Wimmer, 63, program director in religion at Lilly Endowment, Inc., died on June 24, 2020, after he courageously fought a battle against a rare form of prostate cancer, and exceeded his life expectancy by almost two years.
Wimmer joined the Lilly Endowment staff in 2002, and in his role as program officer in the religion division, Wimmer was responsible for nearly $550,000 million in grants that supported religious institutions across the wide spectrum of Christian traditions. These grants strategically helped congregations and pastors, denominations, and theological schools, as well as church-related agencies and other religious non-profits, strengthen their capacities to serve their communities and the world.” (from his obituary).
John was very instrumental in helping AETH to develop, submit and obtain grants from the Religion Program at Lilly Endowments, all of which have impacted the work of AETH in the last decade. In 2016, during our 25th Anniversary Biennial Meeting, he sat with leaders of Bible Institutes and other theological institutions to eat with us and listen to us. His advice and support were critical for AETH to received in 2017 the grant “Hispanic Bible Institutes Network: a collaborative effort for improving the quality of programs and for increasing the number of students and graduates”. Even, last February, he still took time to participate with other officers from the Program Religion to talk with us as we were ready to submit another grant focusing on AETH’s capacity building to better serve into the next decade.
Saddened for his passing but grateful to God for his life, our condolences and prayers go out to his wife Jan and their son David.
Happy are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord!” “Yes indeed!” answers the Spirit. “They will enjoy rest from their hard work, because the results of their service go with them.” (Rev.14.13).