Life Pacific University proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the launch of its first Doctor of Ministry (DMin) cohort offered entirely in Spanish. This inaugural cohort marks a new chapter for Life Pacific Seminary as it expands accredited post-graduate education and deepens its commitment to serving the Hispanic Church through accessible, high-level theological training.
“The Doctoral experience at LPU was unique and different than our MA level residencies, we carefully designed a mix of higher-level lectures with experiential learning moments outside of the classroom and the institution itself. I am pleased with the work Dr. Aldana has done for the Hispanic cohort and Dr. Bringas with the English cohort. It took over 100 years for LPU to have its first accredited doctoral program, but it is finally here and we are so blessed to offer it to the world.” Dr. Daniel Ruarte, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The cohort is comprised of pastors and ministry leaders from diverse Hispanic contexts who share a common passion—to be further equipped for transformational leadership through Pentecostal, biblically grounded education. These leaders are not simply pursuing advanced credentials; they are investing in their calling, strengthening their theological foundation, and sharpening their capacity to serve their churches and communities with wisdom, humility, and Spirit-led conviction.
The Dean of LPU Global, Dr. Hugo Aldana, shares, “The Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Leadership at Life Pacific University reflects our commitment to rigorous, contextual, and spiritually vibrant doctoral education, equipping leaders to serve with academic excellence, biblical faithfulness, and sensitivity to the movement of the Holy Spirit in diverse ministry contexts.”
A defining highlight of residency week was its culminating event: Life Pacific University’s first-ever Hispanic Education Symposium. This historic gathering featured three distinguished speakers, Dr. Daniel Ruarte, Dr. Daniel Alvarez, and Dr. Raimondo. and brought together denominational leaders and partners committed to advancing Hispanic theological education.
During the symposium, Life Pacific University facilitated the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and a multi-denominational mission statement, uniting leaders around one shared mission for Christ through education in the Hispanic community. The event also recognized outstanding leadership by awarding certificates of excellence to those leading Hispanic education micro-sites.
This milestone affirms Life Pacific University’s vision to develop Christ-centered, Spirit-filled leaders who will carry what they learn beyond the classroom—multiplying impact across churches, organizations, and communities for generations to come.
