WhatsNew:
Hispanic Mission Basics
September 29, 2011
The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute has begun a new course called "Hispanic Mission Basics". This class is being taught in English by Dr. James Tino. For more information, please contact the Institute Director Rev Richard K Schlak.
CurrentNews:
Website Under Construction
Setpember 29, 2011
A major effort is underway to redesign the LHMI website. The goal is to make the website easier to navigate and manage. We hope you like the new look and feel of the information as it emerges. Please be aware that the site will be under construction for at least a month. The English side of the website is finished. Work on translating the Spanish side is still underway. Thanks
RecentEvents:
Venezuela & Colombia
June 4, 2011
Rev Richard K Schlak, LHMI Executive Director, is teaching classes, visiting with students, and preaching in churches in Venezuela and Columbia from June 4 to July 8, 2011. Classes will be available online in real time in the United States as well. Richard and his wife Maritza will also celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Venezuela where they were married.
Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institue
Welcome to our website. You should find everything you need to understand our ministry, enroll for classes, make donations and pay fees. If there is any information you need that you cannot find, please go the the contact page and submit a request.
The About page contains information regarding the history of the Institute, frequently asked questions, and current leadership. Please take the time to review this section fully.
We want to hear from you. If you have a problem, complaint, praise, suggestion or question, please go to the Contact page and submit the form. You will also find phone numbers and email addresses for your use in contacting members of the staff.
Whether you wish to enroll in the diploma program or take a class for personal enrichment, you will find all of the forms, requirements, curriculum and handbook in this section.
The staff at LHMI wants to encourage your local ministry to Hispanics. In this section you will find lessons and other resources for your use.
LHMI is a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. As such, we are primarily self-funded through individual and congregational donations. We also receive an annual subsidy from the Rocky Mountain District of the LCMS. The Donation page will facilitate your partnership with our vision to "Train Workers to Multiply Healthy Hispanic Ministries."
The Photo page will permit you to look in on some of the activities at LHMI. You will want to view this page frequently as the albums will update regularly.
Prayer is fundational in the life of a Christian. The Institute has established a Prayer Partnership that allows individuals to Sign Up to Pray with us, and/or Submit Prayer Requests. The Prayer Partnership Page will facilitate your participation in this important ministry.
LHMI regularly sends out Newsletters by US Mail and by Email. Please check the Newsletter page for an archive of recent postings.
LHMI works cooperatively with the Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care to sponsor a week of Intensive Training in the Spanish Language. Classes are structured for beginners and advanced learners. Classes are taught by Language Plus, a well recognized training institute in El Paso, TX, and additional classes are taught in Spanish culture and Hispanic Ministry by LHMI and YLM staff.
LHMI wishes to facilitate communication among various Hispanic Ministries. The Links page contains some of the organizations we interface with. If you know of other sites that should be mentioned, please send us an email with the website address. Thanks!