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Expanding and planning local Spanish-speaking ministries

In November 2025, members from WELS congregations in Texas and Florida gathered at Christ, Denver, Colo., for a Spanish Outreach Intensive—an event designed to help churches reach their Spanish-speaking neighbors using local members and Academia Cristo resources. . . . (continue reading)

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Meet Ángel Otero and his wife, Maribel Diaz, the couple featured in this April's "My Christian life."

Want to also learn more about Spanish-speaking local ministries in the US like the one with which Ángel  and Maribel are involved? Read the news article "Expanding and planning local Spanish-speaking ministries."