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The ReDET team is ready to launch its official site on Friday, May 8. For six months a group of professionals has been designing, producing, and preparing all the content that ReDET will offer to its members.
ReDET has become a fundamental part of AETH (Association for Hispanic Theological Education), as a community of individuals and entities created for mutual support, collaboration, and the solution for common obstacles in theological education.
This website will provide us with a space to develop communities of practice among all those leaders and students of theological studies who wish to share experiences and challenges in their studies
Please visit us starting Friday, May 8 at www.redet.us. You can also check out our social networks on Facebook.
Edward Fraijo Delgado Fernando A. Cascante
Presidente Junta Directiva Director Ejecutivo
ENGLISH VERSION
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121: 1-2 (RSV)
However, from their homes, the staff continues to work to give continuity to all
services and programs that AETH performs for its members and the leadership of the Hispanic-Latino church. In advance, we appreciate your understanding during this period of adjustments in which we are learning to do new things during these difficult days.
2020 Biennial Assembly which, as previously announced, will now be held in a virtual format. The Assembly will take place during the first week of August, according to the decision made by the Board of Directors at its meeting on March 31. In the coming weeks you will receive more information about it.
on topics related to the program of the Third Encuentro on Latino Theological Education (3ELET). As you know, it was postponed for June 3 to 5, 2021, in the same city, Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, the project of the Theological Entities Network (ReDET) will continue its development through the Communities of Practice that for months has been happening online.
(www.aeth.org), and other means of social communication, to accompany them, serve them, and hear from you. Incidentally, we have put together a list of varied resources with valuable information that can be useful for your churches and educational institutions in this period of "Social Isolation". To access it, click on the following button: LIST OF RESOURCES.
Office staff and the Board of Directors pray for each member and team of AETH,
asking the Lord to grant us wisdom and peace during these difficult times.
Let us join in prayer for families inside and outside our faith communities that have already been affected by the Coronavirus, and for us to take wise and solidarity actions in a time that requires that God's people be light and salt of the earth.
Chairman of the Board of Directors Executive Director
The present moment is a time of challenge for humanity. Taking this into consideration we wish to share various resources that we know will be a blessing to you.
The Congregational Resource Guide
NaLEC – National Latino Evangelical Coalition
https://nalec.org/covid19iglesialatinapdf/
Harbor Genesis Christian College
https://harborgenesiscc.org/index.php/espanol/covid-19-crisis-iglesias/
We are pleased to invite you to the second online conversation in a series of three conversations with Dr. Justo L. González in preparation for the 3ELET (which has been postponed until a more timely date).
The three conversations are on the general theme of Latin theological education. The first was on "The ecology of theological education." This second conversation will be about "Present Challenges for Theological Education".
Participation is free, but it is necessary to register using this link: Conversatorio
Later, AETH will send a Zoom link to enrolled people.
Save the date. We hope to see you there!
Orlando, Florida, March 13, 2020
Open letter to all AETH members and institutions, and to all persons and entities involved in Hispanic and Latino Theological Education
Considering that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the outbreak of COVID 19 as a pandemic and urged all governments and everyone in the world to participate in the control and containment measures of the virus to reverse its impact, AETH's Board of Directors communicates the following measures that contribute to this objective and the well-being of the entire community:
1. Hold its XVI Biennial 2020 Assembly via virtual means. This decision implies not holding the meeting that was scheduled to take place in Grand Rapids, between June 2 and June 4 next.
In order to carry out the Assembly in virtual format, it will shortly be communicating the details related to the topics to be covered, the decisions to be made, and the means to participate.
2. Continue with the virtual events of preparation for the 3rd Hispanic Encounter of Theological Education during 2020 and postpone the face-to-face realization of the meeting, in principle, from June 3 to 5, 2021.
This measure is based on the growing interest that our community shows in participating in the 3rd Hispanic Encounter; in the willingness of the Steering Committee to continue promoting and organizing this important event; and in the increasing ability to converse and participate using digital media and applications for virtual collaboration.
The Steering Committee of the 3rd Encounter will be announcing the new plan of activities through the usual communication channels.
We thank all the people, organizations and entities of theological education that have expressed their support and we will continue to invite and bring many more to join in this joint construction effort in favor of the future of Hispanic and Latino Theological Education.
By the Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Edward Fraijo Delgado
President
"Theological education is in a time of rapid changes that run very deep and touch every institution involved in the work… [These changes] renew the need for reflection on the most basic questions of the meaning and purpose of theological education." Dr. Ted Smith, Director del Proyecto "Theological Education Between the Times".
With the support of the Religion Program of the Lilly Inc. Foundation, in 2014 began the project "Theological Education in Times of Change". In light of the rapid and profound changes that are affecting all aspects of theological education, this project has involved more than 70 educators, six consultations and multiple meetings to talk broadly and deeply about the meaning and purpose of theological education.
AEHT was part of one of the first consultations in 2015. Now, at its closing stage, the team responsible for systematizing project results wants to share them and receive feedback from theological education leaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, as part of the program of the Third Encuentro of Hispanic Theological Education (3ELET), AETH has provided space for a panel under that topic. It will be a great opportunity for leaders in Hispanic-Latin theological education to listen to and engage with a select group of scholars from that task team.
Register now (Registration 3elet) and join this and other very important conversations key for the future of Hispanic-Latin theological education. For more information on the panelists visit Facilitators 3elet.
Amigos,
Estamos escribiendo hoy con una solicitud. Lilly Endowment acaba de anunciar su nueva Iniciativa de Congregaciones Prósperas. Esta iniciativa busca ayudar a las congregaciones a comprender y adaptar sus ministerios a los contextos sociales y culturales que cambian rápidamente. Una discusión más completa de la iniciativa está abajo
Compartiría este anuncio con líderes y organizaciones religiosas en su red?
Algunos detalles más: a través de la Iniciativa de Congregaciones Prósperas, The Endowment está invitando a organizaciones benéficas ubicadas en los Estados Unidos a presentar propuestas por hasta $ 1 millón que pueden usarse durante un período de hasta cinco años para desarrollar nuevos programas o fortalecerlos. trabajar directamente con las congregaciones y ayudarlas: 1) explorar y comprender sus contextos sociales y culturales que cambian rápidamente; 2) obtener mayor claridad sobre sus valores y misión; y 3) recurrir a las prácticas cristianas de sus tradiciones teológicas y eclesiales para adaptar sus ministerios a las demandas de sus contextos cambiantes. El objetivo final es ayudar a las congregaciones a prosperar mediante el fortalecimiento de los ministerios que ayudan a las personas a profundizar sus relaciones con Dios, mejorar sus conexiones entre sí y contribuir al florecimiento de sus comunidades y el mundo.
En esta iniciativa de subsidios abierta y competitiva, la Fundación prevé otorgar aproximadamente 50 subsidios a organizaciones que presenten propuestas excepcionalmente prometedoras y convincentes que promuevan el objetivo de la iniciativa y demuestren la capacidad de la organización para diseñar, implementar y mantener un programa de alta calidad.
Se pueden encontrar pautas y formularios completos en el sitio web de Endowment en: lillyendowment.org/thrivingcongregations
Como leerá, solicitamos que las organizaciones interesadas envíen un Formulario de interés a través del sitio web de Endowment antes del 17 de abril de 2020. Las propuestas completas deben enviarse a través del sitio web de Endowment antes del 1 de junio de 2020.
Chanon Ross es la persona clave de Endowment para esta nueva iniciativa y con gusto responderá cualquier pregunta.
Tenga en cuenta que valoramos mucho nuestra asociación y estamos agradecidos por sus esfuerzos para compartir información sobre la nueva iniciativa con otros.
Con muchas GRACIAS,
Chris Coble
Chanon Ross
Lilly Endowment Inc.
(Chris Coble es Vicepresidente para Religion en Lilly Endowment Inc.)
Below, we share this statement received from Lilly Endowment Inc.
We are writing today with a request. Lilly Endowment just announced its new Thriving Congregations Initiative. This initiative seeks to help congregations understand and adapt their ministries to their rapidly changing social and cultural contexts. A fuller discussion of the initiative is below.
Would you share this announcement with religious leaders and organizations in your network?
Some more details – Through the Thriving Congregations Initiative, the Endowment is inviting charitable organizations located in the United States to submit proposals for up to $1 million that may be used for up to a five-year period to develop new or strengthen existing programs that will work directly with congregations and help them: 1) explore and understand their rapidly changing social and cultural contexts; 2) gain greater clarity about their values and mission, and 3) draw on Christian practices from their theological and ecclesial traditions to adapt their ministries to the demands of their changing contexts. The ultimate aim is to help congregations thrive by strengthening ministries that help people deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the flourishing of their communities and the world.
In this open and competitive grants initiative, the Endowment anticipates awarding approximately 50 grants to organizations that submit exceptionally promising and compelling proposals that advance the aim of the initiative and demonstrate the capacity of the organization to design, implement and sustain a high-quality program.
Comprehensive guidelines and forms may be found on the Endowment’s website at: lillyendowment.org/thrivingcongregations
As you will read, we ask that interested organizations submit an Interest Form through the Endowment’s website by April 17, 2020. Complete proposals should be submitted via the Endowment’s website by June 1, 2020.
Chanon Ross is the Endowment’s point person for this new initiative and would be pleased to answer any questions.
Please know that we highly value our partnership and are grateful for your efforts to share information about the new initiative with others.
With many thanks,
Chris Coble
Chanon Ross
Lilly Endowment Inc.
(Chris Coble is Vice President for Religion at Lilly Endowment Inc.)
Para más información visite:
If you are a person who is involved in theological education and ministerial training of Hispanic-Latino leadership, the Association for Hispanic Theological Education (AETH) invites you to think and dream together, in the face of the needs and realities that today require a rethinking of the work of theological education with a view to the present and future role of the church in its service to the world.
People of all Christian denominations, both in this hemisphere and in the rest of the world, are invited to connect with this effort to come together to share ideas and experiences, visualize the future, and make our way to it.
For more information visit:
Dear AETH,
We want to share a significant accomplishment that would not have been made possible without the contribution of AETH. Since the time that HGCC has held a membership with AETH and has navigated through the certification process, HGCC has made a substantial improvement in all areas from institutional to educational standards to finances.
These improvements have not gone unnoticed by local accredited educational institutions in California. As a result, HGCC was able to secure the first formal undergraduate level articulation agreement with Hope International University, a regionally accredited institution. According to the Pew Research Center, "about six-in-ten U.S. adult Hispanics (62%) speak English or are bilingual."
This opportunity will allow for bilingual Hispanic students to transfer over half their credits to earn regionally accredited bachelor degrees plus provisional acceptance to the master of ministry program for those who decide to receive their bachelor's degree from HGCC.
This accomplishment is unique as it is not just one that allows students to pursue a masters but rather expands to opportunities at the undergraduate level. This is very uncommon for most Bible institutes.
We continue to look forward to working with AETH and in making education accessible to our Latino/Hispanic communities.
Jeffry Caballero, M.R.E., M.L.S.
President, Harbor Genesis Christian College
AETH is made up of people and institutions of great diversity and richness who have been providing training and necessary resources to the leadership of the church in its work of being the leaven of the kingdom of God in the world. In order to make room for this great richness to grow and be carried out with greater capacity, in April 2017, as one of its strategic priorities, AETH established the creation of a Network of Theological Entities (ReDET), which includes Biblical Institutes, and other programs of theological formation for Hispanic leadership. The purpose of ReDET is to encourage collaboration in the sharing of best practices and the solution of common problems and work on joint projects to improve the quality of its operation and increase the number of its students and graduates in these theological entities.
That is why, as the leader of a theological and ministerial formation entity, we want to invite you to participate in the survey we have created with the purpose of knowing about the current situation of your programs, and to be able to identify the particular contributions that each one is making, as well as the most urgent common needs and challenges and the type of resources that are most needed at this time.
For participating and in recognition of the time and effort you will devote to completing it, for the rest of the year your Bible Institute will receive 50% in the purchase of books published by AETH and 30% in the purchase of books of any of its Series (Know your Bible, Introductions, Ministries). The survey covers a variety of issues (e.g., origin, organization, programs, student recruitment, instructors, finance, library, etc.) and completing it will take 45 to 60 minutes. Just click on the Fill Survey link and you can start filling it out. Please complete the survey no later than April 12.
I want to express my gratitude in advance for your collaboration in this important effort of AETH to better serve people and entities involved in theological education so that it is of quality and relevance, for the glory of God and for service to the church and the world.
Let's continue towards excellence!
Peace,
Elizabeth Conde-Frazier,
Coordinator of Relations with Theological Entities