On Saturday September 3rd, 2016, at the Yahweh Shalom Church of the Nazarene in Dominguito, Arecibo, a graduation ceremony and Ordination Service was held for the Puerto Rico West District. Dr. Ruben Fernandez, Rector of the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS) and Education and Pastoral Development Coordinator for the Mesoamerica Region, led the graduation
Guatemala Nazarene Theological Seminary celebrated its 40th anniversary and pastoral continuing education from February 11th to the 13th 2016. Thirty-five pastors attended the event including 9 district superintendents. Dr. Jonathan Salgado gave the workshops. Pastors Maria Luisa de León, Rolando Giron and Matthew Reyes shared their testimony and appreciation for the training received at GNTS.
In February 2016, the Bachelor of Youth Ministry Centers began in the two Cuban districts.These degrees are in agreement with SENDAS and are currently available in 7 centers in Mexico and one in Guatemala. Thirty-eight young Cubans are willing to be trained with the tools that the diploma offers; all of them are professional youth
Rev. Carol Rittenhouse recently assumed the position of assistant in the regional ministry of Rev. Ruben Fernandez, Mesoamerica Regional Education Coordinator and Rector of SENDAS. Rev. Fernández extended his gratitude for the work of Sister Margarita de Trinidad who has served through the years, she will continue providing assistance in matters related to SENDAS.
