EL CENTRO
Forming Leaders. Multiplying Churches. Reaching East Houston.
El Centro is the leadership development ministry of La Trinidad. As we make disciples in East Houston, we also seek to identify, equip, and send leaders who will plant healthy churches and multiply gospel witness throughout Houston and beyond.
Why El Centro?
Houston is home to more than three million Latinos, yet many remain disconnected from the gospel and from a healthy local church. While the city continues to grow, there is an urgent need for leaders who are equipped to serve and plant churches that are faithful to Scripture and rooted in the realities of Latino communities.
El Centro exists to help meet that need. As a ministry of La Trinidad, El Centro equips emerging leaders through theological formation, missional disciple-making, leadership development, and practical ministry training. Our aim is to develop leaders who can faithfully serve their communities and participate in the multiplication of healthy churches throughout Houston and beyond.
Many of the leaders we serve are co-vocational, balancing ministry alongside work and family responsibilities. That’s why we’re committed to providing accessible, contextualized training that forms leaders for long-term, sustainable ministry.
Theological Learning Community
Whether your serving in ministry, exploring a call to leadership, or simply desiring to grow in your understanding of Scripture, our Theological Learning Community offers accessible, cohort-based theological training designed to equip you for faithful ministry.
Our cohorts use curriculum from ThirdMill Institute. Participants who complete the program may earn a Certificate or Diploma through ThirdMill Institute.
Current cohort: Conducted in Spanish
Upcoming Course
Old Testament Foundations
Discipleship Badge
The first five books of the Old Testament–commonly known as the Pentateuch–tell the story of God’s people from creation through Israel’s preparation to enter the Promised Land. But these books are more than ancient history. They reveal God’s covenant purposes, His redemptive plan, and His faithfulness to His people.
This course explores the books of Genesis and Exodus, examining why they were written, what they meant to their original audience, and how they continue to shape the lives of God’s people today.
Course Information
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Information Session: August 18
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Classes Begin: August 25
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Time: 6:45-8:15pm (selected Tuesdays via Zoom)
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Class Dates: August 25; September 1, 15, and 22; October 6, 20, and 27; November 10 and 17; December 1
Interested in joining the next cohort?
Contact Jaime Jiménez at jaime@latrinidadhouston.com
Church Planting Formation Cohort
The Church Planting Formation Cohort is more than a training program - it is a formation community where emerging Latino church planters grow in biblical conviction, Christlike character, and ministry competence. Participants will journey alongside experienced practitioners and fellow planters, developing the vision, wisdom, and practical tools needed to faithfully engage their communities, make disciples, and establish churches that participate in God's mission.
Current cohort: Conducted in Spanish
Our formation program is built around four core competencies that integrate knowledge, character, and practical ministry skills:
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Living a Gospel and Missional Identity
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Developing Healthy Leadership
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Making Disciples & Shaping Missional Churches
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Designing and Leading Church Planting Initiatives
By the end of the journey, participants leave with:
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A deeper understanding of God's mission
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A personalized formation plan
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A philosophy of disciple-making
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A contextualized church planting project
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A ministry development plan
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Feedback from experienced practitioners
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A clear pathway for the next season of ministry
Applications due: February 1, 2027.
Length: 18-24 months
Program Investment:
$99 monthly + $100 inscription. Scholarships are available.
The investment includes assessments, cohort formation, coaching, program materials, and two immersion experiences. Travel expenses are not included.
Interested in joining the next cohort?
Contact Jaime Jiménez at jaime@latrinidadhouston.com