NAHPA has a multi-faceted approach to serving Hispanic Christian leadership through its focus areas of education, advocacy and policy, pastoral and church development, and community engagement. NAHPA equips Hispanic Christian leaders and pastors to serve their communities dynamically and to raise impactful voices rooted in faith.
OUR WORK
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PAST PROJECTS + INITIATIVES
OUR VALUES
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that protects the conscience of all people.
Past projects: Faith & Freedom Conference, Road to Majority Conference, education campaign on church civic engagement, and more.
DIGNITIY OF HUMAN LIFE
NAHPA believes that all human lives are created after the image of God and that every human life is a gift of God to the world, and it needs to be protected and respected.
Past projects: Advocacy for compassionate immigration reform.
EDUCATION
Education is the foundation for a healthy development of every member of society. “My people perish because of the lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4 :1 ).
Past projects: NAHPA Israel excursions, NAHPA Leadership Programs, support of USDA school lunch programs, and more.
PASTORAL + CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
Leading a church is one of the most important jobs and one of the most challenging, especially after COVID-19. Pastors are concerned for the wellbeing of their church and the spiritual, physical, and emotional leaders in their communities.
Past projects: NAHPA membership with more than 32 states represented, Annual NAHPA Conference, Annual Pastoral Retreat, monthly church development trainings, and more.
FAMILY
NAHPA supports the biblical model of family.
Past projects: Advocacy and research for paid family leave and family affordability, community-level education campaign for the Child Tax Credit, community outreach campaign for church-provided school lunches, and more.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH + ACTIVISM
NAHPA works alongside agencies and organizations to serve communities at the local-level.
Past projects: Partnered with USDA, CDC, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Samaritan’s Purse, Philos Project, Billy Graham Association, and more.
PUBLICATIONS
OUR ADVOCACY + LEGISLATION
This report highlights the financial and social challenges families—especially Hispanic families—face when raising children in the U.S. It proposes practical solutions like paid leave, monthly family benefits, better childcare access, and stronger community support to make family life more affordable and connected.
The American Dream Immigration Reform Proposal, developed by NAHPA in collaboration with national leaders and rooted in the Dignity Act, offers a comprehensive and faith-based solution to U.S. immigration reform. It addresses border security, employment verification, and asylum reform, while also creating fair and structured pathways to legalization for Dreamers, TPS holders, and long-term undocumented immigrants.
Explore a collection of opinion articles written by NAHPA leaders on the most pressing issues facing the Hispanic church and our communities today. These op-eds reflect our biblical worldview, address cultural and policy challenges, and offer insight into the role of faith in public life.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
OUR EDUCATION
The NAHPA Leadership Institute is a dynamic 12-week program designed to cultivate emerging Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students across the United States through comprehensive coursework on subjects including public policy and public theology paired with a cumulative final project.
This unique program includes a trip to Washington D.C. for field experience, relevant excursions, speakers, and networking opportunities.
OUR WORK
FOCUS AREAS
NAHPA equips Hispanic Christian leaders and pastors to serve their communities dynamically and to raise impactful voices rooted in faith.
NAHPA has a multi-faceted approach to serving Hispanic Christian leadership through its focus areas of education, advocacy and policy, pastoral and church development, and community engagement.
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NAHPA’s core values include educating and training Hispanic faith-based communities. NAHPA’s leading educational initiative is the NAHPA Leadership Program, a 12-week online program designed for Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to become Hispanic Christian pastors or prominent Hispanic Christian leaders in their respective fields.
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NAHPA’s core value is educating Hispanic Christian pastors by providing church and pastoral development trainings and opportunities through the NAHPA membership. Members receive monthly webinars on pastoral development, in-person events, a resource network for pastors, and more.
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NAHPA’s core values empower Hispanic Christian pastors and leaders to advocate for their communities. NAHPA organizes church civic engagement trips to Washington D.C. and reaches 200+ congress members yearly, 400+ pastor participants yearly, 32+ states engaged with, and 3+ policy papers published.
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NAHPA seeks to partner with churches, agencies, and organizations at all levels: local, state, and national. Our community engagement efforts have included programs ranging from community health, school nutrition, dignity of human life, supporting families, and promoting well-being in Hispanic communities.
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NAHPA ISRAEL is a pro-Israel initiative designed to strengthen the connection between Hispanic Christian communities and Israel through education, advocacy, and engagement. NAHPA ISRAEL has organized trips to Israel for 300+ Hispanic college students and 300+ Hispanic pastors.
WHAT WE DO
IMPACT
NAHPA is more than an organization—it is a ministry advancing Hispanic Christian leadership in the United States.
Through its multi-faceted approach—education, advocacy and policy, pastoral and church development, and community engagement—NAHPA equips pastors to serve dynamically in their congregations, shape public policy, and promote community well-being. NAHPA continues to raise impactful voices rooted in faith.
700+
NAHPA MEMBERS REPRESENTING >
15,000+
CHURCHES, DENOMINATIONS, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE >
32+
STATES REPRESENTED AND GROWING!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Online events are included and free to all NAHPA members.
In-person events such as luncheons or conferences receive a members-only discount.
NAHPA MEMBERSHIP
OUR COMMUNITY
This is a free membership for all church members, leaders, and pastors at any level to engage with NAHPA and benefit from our resources. Help NAHPA continue serving, resourcing, educating, and building pastoral communities.
Member benefits include:
>> A NAHPA community of more than 600 members.
>> Access to a video library of pastoral and church development webinars.
>> Receive email newsletters for upcoming workshops, events, conferences, and more.
>> Member pricing for in-person events, conferences, and more.
>> Prayer network, requests, and faith-based community for support.
