For session and workshop information visit our Session & Workshop page.

PRESENTER INFORMATION

Ron Benefiel

Dean of the Theology and Christian Ministry Department
PLNU - San Diego, CA
 

Conference Role:  Speaker for Wednesday Evening Service
Contact:  ronbenefiel@pointloma.edu
Web:  www.pointloma.edu/theology

Juan-Daniel Espitia

Minister for Hispanic Ministries
Solana Beach Presbyterian Church – Solana Beach, CA
 

Conference Role:  Panelist, Workshop #2
Contact:  JuanDaniel@solanapres.org
Web:  http://www.solanapres.org/

 

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Gavin Fothergill

Border Initiative Missionary
Church of the Nazarene – El Paso, TX
 

Conference Role:  Panelist, Workshop #2
Contact:  gfothergill@pointloma.edu
Web:  http://www.nazareneborderinitiative.org

 

Megan Ford

Casa del Migrante Intern – Tijuana, Baja México
2011 PLNU Graduate- San Diego, CA
 

Conference Role:  Speaker, Workshop #1
Contact:  mford100@pointloma.edu
Web:  http://www.migrante.com.mx/Tijuana.htm


Jamie Gates

Sociology Professor & Center for Justice and Reconciliation Director
PLNU - San Diego, CA
 

Conference Role:  Presenter, Overview of Current Situation
Contact:  jamiegates@pointloma.edu
Web:  www.pointloma.edu/cjr

 

Joel Guerra

Southern California District Hispanic Coordinator
Church of the Nazarene –Murrieta, CA
 

Conference Role:  Response, Session #3 / Panelist, Workshop #2
Contact:  joelguerrausa@gmail.com
Web:  http://www.socalnaz.com/

 

 

Michael Lodahl

Professor of Theology & World Religions
PLNU - San Diego, CA
 

Conference Role:  Presentation, Session #2
Contact:  mlodahl@pointloma.edu
Web:  www.pointloma.edu/theology

 

Ataulfo “Fito” Lopez

Professor, Tecate Nazarene Seminary – Tecate, Baja México
Pastor, Primera Iglesia del Nazareno – Tijuana, Baja México
 

Conference Role:  Response, Session #2
Contact:  at_lopes@hotmail.com

 

Laura Lopez

Director & Professor
Tecate Nazarene Seminary – Tecate, Baja México
 

Conference Role:  Presentation, Session #3
Contact:  laelopez@hotmail.com
Web:  http://www.senamex.org/

 

Juan Jose Moreno

Professor, Tecate Nazarene Seminary – Tecate, Baja México
Pastor, Central Iglesia del Nazareno – Tijuana, Baja México
 

Conference Role:  Response, Session #2
Contact:  PASTORCITO74@hotmail.com

 

Angel Perez

Pastor, Mirador Iglesia del Nazareno - Tijuana, Baja Mexico

Conference Role:  Panelist, Workshop #2
Contact:  angel_apc@hotmail.com

 

Felipe Ruvalcaba

Pastor, Matheteo Church of the Nazarene – Ensenada, Baja México

Conference Role:  Response, Session #4
Contact: felipe_r_n@hotmail.com

 

Alejandro Torres

Professor, Tecate Nazarene Seminary – Tecate, Baja México
Pastor, La Mesa Iglesia del Nazareno – Tijuana, Baja México

Conference Role:  Presenter, Session #4
Contact:  iglesiadnazareno@hotmail.com

 

Melissa Tucker

Associate Director of International Ministries
PLNU - San Diego, CA

Conference Role:  Presenter, Session #4
Contact:  melissatucker@pointloma.edu 
Web:  www.pointloma.edu/mexicoprograms



 

Kasey Zapatka

Former PLNU Student & Teacher
San Diego, CA

Conference Role:  Response, Session #1
Contact:  kaseyzapatka@gmail.com

COORDINATOR & STAFF INFORMATION

Coordinators:

Laura Lopez

Director, Tecate Nazarene Seminary
Pastor, Tijuana First  Church of the Nazarene

Ataulfo Lopez

Professor, Tecate Nazarene Seminary
Pastor, Tijuana First  Church of the Nazarene

Alejandro Torres

Professor, Tecate Nazarene Seminary
Pastor, Tijuana La Mesa Church of the Nazarene

Melissa Tucker

Associate Director of International Ministries
Point Loma Nazarene University

Translators:

Edna Morales

2008 PLNU Graduate & Music Teacher

Galen Yorba-Gray

Spanish Professor, PLNU

Kasey Zapatka

2010 PLNU Graduate & Teacher

Worship Team Coordinator:

Cristina Pacheco

International Ministries Assistant, PLNU