Hispanic/Latino Ministries of the North Georgia Conference
Welcome to the web page of the Hispanic/Latino Ministries Of the North Georgia Conference
This website has been designed to assist in sharing the ministry of the Hispanic/Latinos in North Georgia and across the country. Please, take the time to look at the information and resources that are made available through these pages. If I can assist you or your church in providing resources and information, please email me at nmartinez(at)ngumc.org
Rev. Nora Colmenares Martínez
Associate Director
RESOURCES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
A Biblical Perspective on the Current Immigration Situation, Dr. Lindy Scott, Wheaton College
- Watch Dr. Justo González sermon on Matthew 25:31-46, "I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
- Link to "Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean," a permanent mission fund used to provide mission support in partnership with Methodist churches throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Georgia demographic information
Latinos in Georgia: A Closer Look. Georgia State Facts - Watch a video about the ministry with Latinos in Cumming. Click on link in church website.
- The Invitation: A Means of Grace for Hispanics by Dottie Escobedo Frank
- United Methodist Church's Stand on immigration issues.
- My church is interested in reaching out to the Latino community, What should we do?
- Resources for people and churches wanting to reach out the the Latino Community
- Hispanic / Latino Demographic Information in North Georgia
RESOURCES FOR PASTORS
- Common Lectionary in Spanish. The lectionary is a list of scriptural texts (called "lessons) recommended to be used during worship or study. It provides 4 weekly biblical lessons guiding the church to study the whole Biblie in a cycle of 3 years.
- "Freedom in the Pulpit" (Spanish version) by Barbara Bate. This resource encourages discussion among preaching colleagues, worship teams, and lay speakers, focusing on spiritual growth and professional skills essential to communicators in worship.
- Other worship resources in Spanish.
- Link to the Course of Study in Spanish for local pastors (Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois)