Leonel Hernández

Theologian and Christian minister with a Master of Divinity and a bachelor’s degree in Theology, graduated with honors. Brings more than six years of volunteer ministry service in Hispanic contexts in New York, with experience in evangelism, discipleship, small groups, Christian education, youth ministries, and multimedia communication. Stands out for combining a strong biblical-theological education with pastoral leadership, organization, and sensitivity in supporting individuals and communities in their spiritual growth.

Has participated in several church-planting projects in Colombia and the United States and has performed civil marriages.

Ministry Support - Iglesia Faro de Luz - Bronx, NY

• Collaborates on ministry and congregational initiatives, contributing pastoral experience, teaching, and a willingness to serve.
• Has supported Greater New York Conference activities and participated in conferences in Massachusetts and Indiana.
• Has supported more than six civil marriages in New York State.

Volunteer Ministry Associate - Distrito Hispano de Poughkeepsie - Nueva York

• Served consistently in the district, supporting its mission, congregational care, and various ministry needs; also developed ministerial character by serving in different church leadership roles.
• Has been invited to conduct various evangelistic, children's, and youth ministry campaigns in different locations within and outside the New York Conference.

Professional Internship - Hispanic Poughkeepsie Church / Wappingers Fall / Kingston Church - Distrito de Poughkeepsie, NY

(2019 - 2019)

• Actively participated in the student and pre-professional internship period from August to November 2019.
• Contributed to evangelistic work that welcomed 20 new members to the district in 2019 and supported the evangelism and pastoral team; conducted Bible studies and made pastoral visits.
• Participated in congregational development; Poughkeepsie church recorded 11% growth in 2019.

Academic Practicum - Iglesia La Colina - Medellín, Colombia

(2015 - 2019)

• Strengthened the small-group ministry and collaborated on evangelistic efforts that resulted in four baptisms.
• Supported the Pathfinder and Master Guide clubs.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2025)

Bachelor's Degree - Theology - with honors - Corporación Universitaria Adventista (UNAC) (2019)

Technologist - Multimedia Production - SENA, Centro Nacional Colombo Alemán (2010)

Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 - SENA, Centro para la Industria de la Comunicación Gráfica (2010)

Use and Impact of Information Technologies - SENA (2011)

Information Technologies: Fundamentals and Classification - SENA (2011)