HISPANIC MISSIONARY LEAGUE
National Hispanic Convention LCMS
Our national convention is held every three years and gathers all of the churches, ministers, organizations, and missions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in the US and Puerto Rico that are engaged in Hispanic ministry.
VIII National Hispanic Convention
July 28-31, 2026
Irvine, California
Concordia University Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA, USA 92612
Fully Bilingual - Spanish and English
Not just for voting delegates. This is for families and everyone active or interested in Hispanic Ministry in the LCMS
¡Register Today!
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Exhibitor space and registration comes with every level of sponsorship.
Convention program, meals, and lodging on the campus of Concordia University Irvine
Convention Information and Links
Downloads
Information Packet (pdf)
(Also available in Spanish:
Welcome letter
Theme Explanation
Program and Presentations,
Schedule
Sponsorship and Exhibit Information
Registration Form
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Information about Sponsorships (exhibits)
Exhibit space and a number of registrations comes as part of every level of sponsorship:
DIAMOND
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
PARTNER
Sponsorship is more than support for this event—it creates lasting impact for everyone here and for those we serve in the years to come. Your partnership strengthens this gathering and highlights your organization’s ongoing work.
Online Registration
$150 Individual
$300 Married
(married couple)
$350 Family
(Parents and children under age 18)
Includes: 6 meals, the Gala Banquet Dinner, workshops, youth and children, plenary presentations, exhibits, and more.
Lodging
$200/night
Unit: 4 beds, bathroom, small living space
Lodging is on the campus of Concordia University and also includes recreational areas, walking trails, sports courts, and courtyards for fellowship in the late afternoons and evenings.
Voting Delegates
more information
is coming soon
Everyone is welcome to participate in this fully bilingual convention. LCMS Churches and Missions engaged in Hispanic Ministry are invited to designate two delegates from their congregation who would vote during business portions of the convention. All are welcome to observe and discuss business matters.
Directory of LCMS churches and missions engaged in Hispanic Ministry.
General Convention Schedule
The Convention Program
CelebraZion - Plenary Presentations
Yesterday "One hundred years, a thousand stories: Traces of a Century"
Dr. Marcos Kempff & Rev. Stephen Heimer
Today "The Present In Flux"
Rev. Alfonso Prada & Deac. Noemí Guerra
Tomorrow "This Doesn't Hold Us Back"
Rev. Nelson Rodriguez & Rev. Rodrigo Fernandez
Always "United in Christ, in Mission"
Roundtable Discussions
Breakout Sessions
"Church, A Place of Refuge and Hope"
Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez, Concordia Seminary St. Louis
"Raising Up Hispanic Church Workers"
Rev. Alex Merlo, Iglesia Luterana San Pablo, Aurora, IL & Escuela Misionera
"Discipleship in the Hispanic Community"
Rev. Jaime Gonzalez, Comunidad Cristiana Expansion
"Planning and Action" Developing your ideas into actionable plans
Rev. Lincon Guerra, LCMS Texas District, Mission and Ministry Facilitator Area A
on Forgiving the Unforgivable
Ted Kober, D. Litt., Senior Ambassador Emeritus for Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Additional session descriptions will be added soon.
Worship & Devotions
Opening Communion Service - 100th Anniversary Commemoration
Preacher: Rev. Stephen Heimer,
National Hispanic Convention President; & Manager of LCMS All Nations Ministry
Service of Remembrance
Preacher:
Slide show remembering brothers and sisters in Christ who have entered heavenly glory since our last convention.
Morning Devotions
Convention Chaplain:: Rev. Miguel Sanabria Jr., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Brandon, FL
Music: Convention Worship Ensemble
Musicians from throughout the United States
Directed by Rev. Pedro Jofre, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sterling, CO
Music: Mariachi San Pablo
Directed by Miguel Muñoz,
Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care, El Paso, TX
Reports, Discussions, and Voting
Reports and overtures will be presented and discussed. Voting delegates from LCMS congregations engaged in Hispanic ministry will cast votes on ministry priorities and opportunities for collaboration in the next three years. Our next National Hispanic Convention board of directors will be elected.
Children and Youth
The program for children and youth begins after Wednesday and Thursday's morning devotions. (Families will enjoy meals, worship services, devotions, free day activities, the Gala and dance together.)
Gala Banquet and Dance
Thursday evening dining and program in elegant attire followed by a dance. Live dinner music: Mariachi San Pablo
This evening banquet is sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries with program and recognitions led by Rev. German Novelli, LHM Director of Hispanic Ministries”
Our Theme
“100 Years – celebraZion”
Why “celebraZion”?
Our theme combines the Spanish word “celebra” with the English word “Zion.”
“Celebrate” / “Celebra”
A call to remember and rejoice in the faithfulness and grace of Christ throughout these 100 years of Hispanic mission and ministry, forming…
“Zion”
…His Church, the people of God, united in Christ, from generation to generation.
Why “celebra” + “Zion”
instead of the
Spanish “Sión”?
It’s a touch of Spanglish for our bilingual convention and centennial celebration. Because this event is for children, youth, and adults—every generation—we want to highlight the name Zion in English, the language of many of our children, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the United States.
In 2026 Hispanic Ministries of the LCMS
Memories from 2022
