Church Health For Community Development
En Comunidad is a journey for church leadership teams to connect intentionally with their neighbors and bring lasting change where they live.
Healthy churches, thriving communities
En Comunidad is a journey for church leadership teams to connect intentionally with their neighbors and bring lasting change where they live.
What is En Comunidad?
A journey to reimagine how the church can anchor community flourishing.
En Comunidad equips Latino church leadership teams to build relationships, strengthen church health through a holistic culture, and live out God’s mission right where they are following Christian Community Development principles.
Flourishing starts with connection
Our purpose
We believe that together, we will embrace God’s redemptive plan, partnering in His work to restore all creation to its fullness. As a united body of believers, we will fulfill our unique role in seeing our communities and the world flourish.
The name En Comunidad (In Community) was prayerfully discerned—born from a moment of walking, talking, and listening to God. At its heart, it reflects our hope: that we would live in community with God, with each other, and with our neighbors. It’s a call to shared life, shared mission, and shared love—rooted in the Trinity, reflected in the Church, and extended into every street and story around us.
Our program
Connect
Bring your leadership team together, complete the application and short questionnaires, and take the first step toward joining a new cohort. Applications are open year-round.
Learn
Step into a regional or virtual cohort and grow together with other leaders as you explore what it means to be a healthy church that actively invests in community flourishing. Most sessions take place online and the in-person immersion experience is a highlight of the journey.
Grow
Engage in up to 20 hours of personalized coaching for your leadership team. Your assigned coach will walk alongside you, helping your church identify and strengthen key areas of growth.
Flourish
Put what you’ve learned into practice and start new rhythms in your church and neighborhood. Become an anchor for lasting community flourishing.
Could this be your church’s next step?
En Comunidad is for churches rooted in their neighborhoods, ready to grow in how they live out Christian Community Development principles. Whether you’re a new or established congregation, size doesn’t matter — what counts is a heart to deepen your impact through collaboration, restoration, and faithful presence.
Here’s what makes a good fit
You’re already engaged in community outreach and eager to reimagine it through Christian Community Development principles.
Your church leadership team is formed by the pastor and a team of 2–4 leaders (staff or lay) ready to commit to the full experience — both virtual and in-person.
You’re in a stable season — no major pastoral changes or competing intensive programs on your plate.
Your team is curious, humble, and open to learning, unlearning, and growing alongside other churches and traditions.
You might be a newer church or led by younger, millennial leaders — but churches and teams of all generations are welcome.
Apply
Think your church fits? Start your application and take the next step.
Highlights
At the heart of En Comunidad are experiences designed to deepen your learning and strengthen your leadership — helping your church and community flourish together.
Immersion Experience
Step outside your usual context and dive into the core principles of Christian Community Development (CCD). This immersive session opens your eyes to how churches and community partners are working together to foster lasting community flourishing. You’ll explore biblical foundations, connect with key social and economic realities, and see firsthand the power of collaboration in action. Whether through a local regional setting or a visit to a thriving church, this experience will inspire fresh vision and practical ideas to bring back to your own community.
All lodging, travel, and meals during the immersion experience are covered by the program for each team member.
Coaching Experience
After the learning phase, your leadership team receives up to 20 hours of personalized coaching designed to help you clarify, implement, and evaluate your church’s key focus areas. Together with your coach—an experienced church and community leader who understands your context—you’ll set achievable goals and receive tailored guidance grounded in faith and community development principles.
Coaching fees are fully covered by the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the program?
Latino pastors and church leaders from any geographical location in the United States and Puerto Rico.
What is the church's size and longevity requirement?
None. A church of any size and time of existence can participate.
What is En Comunidad program?
A program providing comprehensive and dynamic learning experiences to cultivate healthy leadership in congregations resulting in sustainable local Christian community development.