We are chosen by God. That chosen-ness influences our identity, our mission and our testimony. Pastor Lori Tapia delivered a message of unity and identity as chosen Disciples at the opening worship of the Hispanic Asamblea at Central Christian Church in Coral Gables (Miami), FL, July 14. Flowing easily between Spanish and English, she explained how being chosen is a blessing but also a responsibility to serve. Pastor Samuel Ramirez followed up on Friday showing that we find our identity in being chosen as God's people, not in our nationality or culture, our status or our age.

Tapia will serve as interim national pastor for the Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries (CPOHM) for the next two years as the search continues for a settled pastor. The executive committee of the Hispanic Bilingual Fellowship requested the appointment and the Asamblea affirmed the choice. She is a divinity student at Claremont School of Theology. Tapia was vice moderator for the fellowship until this appointment as well as being a leader in Disciples Women. She will be following Rev. William Almodovar who has filled the position temporarily after the April 2016 retirement of Rev. Huberto Pimentel. Tapia will not be eligible to apply for the settled position. Read more