PREACHING TO HISPANIC IMMIGRANTS

About the Book

This book is in response to the concern of many non-Hispanic religious leaders and churches on how to reach out to the Hispanic community through an effective preaching.The gospel is a vehicle of healing and unity with the power to promote the healthy integration of Hispanics to their new environment. Preaching can bring communities together. This book will give non-Hispanic leaders general knowledge and skills to craft and deliver their sermons with sensibility and connection. The findings of this study and the recommendations offered in this book to non-Hispanics have been validated by relevant literature about the subject of preaching. This book will help non-Hispanic preachers to connect with Latinos with a relevant, interesting and passionate message. Non Hispanic religious leaders will meet the challenge of proclaiming the truth of the gospel in such a way that will cause Hispanics to listen and to respond to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

About the Author

Dr. Pablo J. Rivera Madera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, USA and President of the Evangelistic Association Pablo Rivera Madera, Inc. His education in social and theological field makes of him an excellent resource for the Church. He received the “Manuel A. Perez Award” from the government of Puerto Rico for excellence in public services. In 1998, Rev. Rivera was guest preacher for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received an award from the Government of Guatemala in 2003 and in 2005 he was recognized by the Congress and the Armed Forces of the Republic of South Korea for his ministerial work in that Nation. He was selected as an Honorary Citizen of Columbus's City, Georgia. The Family of Rev. Rivera is his main inspiration. Doctor Rivera has proclaimed God's Word around the world focusing on topics of social relevancy and spiritual depth.