Why it matters
We believe that God is at work in the world, fulfilling His plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. All of history—and each of our lives—finds meaning within this Grand Narrative revealed in Scripture. Our ministry flows from the conviction that God invites His people to participate in His ongoing mission, bringing restoration and hope to every sphere of life. The following convictions express the biblical foundation and missional passion that shape everything we do.
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Psalm 67, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14, Rev. 7:9-10
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John 20:21, Acts 1:9, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 28:18-20
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Acts 17:16-34, 1 Cor. 9:1-23, Phil. 2:5-8
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Matthew 11:25, 1 Cor. 1:26-31, James. 2:5
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Acts 1:9, John 20:20-22, 2 Cor. 4:7-15
Why is covocational ministry critical and strategic?
Covocational ministry is often seen as a “second-best” option compared to full-time ministry. However, this assumption needs to be challenged. Both full-time and covocational ministry have solid biblical foundations (1 Cor. 9:1–18) and unique advantages that serve the mission of God in different contexts. We believe covocational ministry is a vital complement to gospel expansion among Latinos in the United States and Latin America, and a strategic pathway for the future of the Church.
1. It cultivates a missional DNA in the local church.
Covocational ministry allows pastors and church planters to remain deeply engaged in their communities through their daily vocations. This broader network of relationships helps them better understand their cultural context, avoid becoming isolated from the world, and model a missional lifestyle for others. It also fosters dependence on the Holy Spirit and empowers the whole church—the priesthood of all believers—to participate in God’s mission together.
2. It promotes wise and sustainable use of resources.
When a local church is not the sole financial provider for its pastor, it is freed from a burden many young or small congregations cannot yet carry. This makes church planting possible in under-resourced areas that are often overlooked. It also allows churches to deploy funds more strategically—raising new leaders, investing in outreach, and multiplying ministries. In the long term, co-vocational models strengthen financial sustainability, reduce dependency on foreign support, and open the door for planting many more churches.
3. It strengthens leaders and families for long-term ministry.
In much of Latin America and among many Hispanic communities in the United States, pastors and planters face economic instability. Co-vocational ministry can provide additional income that allows leaders and their families to thrive and remain in ministry for the long haul. This stability fosters resilience, joy, and a deeper investment in their communities.
Both Latin America and Hispanic communities in the U.S.needs many more workers for the harvest. Investing in co-vocational leaders is not a compromise—it is a strategic opportunity. By embracing and empowering co-vocational ministry, the Church can multiply disciples, plant new congregations, and embody the gospel more fully in every sphere of society.
Read also 5 Reasons to be Covocational by Brad Brisco.
Hispanic new church works in the US - 2025 Statistics
Source: Hispanic Church Planting Survey 2025 by Lifeway Research. Sponsored by Exponential and Church Planting Leadership Fellowship.
In their own words:
“A more in-depth training system for church planters before they begin the new work is needed, along with a mechanism for ongoing supervision and monitoring.”
“Hispanic churches face different challenges than American churches. Something I noticed in church planter training is that they address topics irrelevant to a Hispanic congregation. For example, finances, church planting teams, programs, budgets, to name a few. These topics are very different from a Hispanic perspective.”
“We need more frequent and in-depth training coverage as pastors and leaders.”
Top Three Reasons for working an outside job:
It is a financial necessity for my family - 84%
It helps the new church financially - 39%
Family needed the insurance benefits - 20%
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Faith Declarations We Affirm
“Dual-role ministry… as a means for Christian leaders to finance their mission has been the practice of the Church since its inception. In fact, throughout church history, the full-time, fully funded pastor is the exception and bivocational ministry is the norm. Moreover… [it] is not rare today; most pastors around the world earn their living from means other than serving their churches. ”