SCHOOL OF PASTORAL FORMATION THE FUTURE IS IN EDUCATION

from APOSTOLIC HERALD JULY 2023 - ENGLISH

by Apostolic Assembly Online Magazines

CELEBRATING FLOR AZUL’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

A GREAT SUCCESS!

The School of Pastoral Formation has surpassed all expectations. The presence of the Lord filled the house and confirmed each training and conference given. We had the participation of ministers with very influential trajectories, they generously shared with us their transforming and transcendental experiences.

We were accompanied by ministers from all parts of our country, with 157 united participants preparing and training for a whole week, with a challenging curriculum that began every day at 8:00 am and ended at 9:30 pm. A ministerial and pastoral preparation program focused on qualities, characteristics, and the nature of such a high calling as Pastoring.

We had as teachers a select group with members of the International Board of Directors, Bishop Supervisors,

Pastors, and Educators. The classes were presented completely in English and Spanish, as specific classes for women.

In this administration, a follow-up academic extension was initiated that includes 11 monthly zoom lessons, which will help connect the two weeks that are mandatory for the completion of the two years program.

We thank the SOPF committee led by Bishop Jesse Valdez and his wife Janice; assisted by Bishop Jesse Rodriguez and his wife Luz, Elder George Barbosa and his wife Dina, and for the women’s conferences my wife Nelly and Sister Ross Salazar, as well as all the pastors who sent their ministers, all the teachers who helped us, Sister Banda and all the staff of the general offices and the leaders of the Summit apostolic congregation and many others that I could not have named but who were of great help and support for the realization of SOPF-2023.

Thank you all!

May God reward you greatly and abundantly, in Christ Jesus.

Bishop Armando Tamez Christian Education