Experience

Concordia Seminary St Louis

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professor of Systematic Theology

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  As a full professor at the Seminary, I offer expertise and leadership in the design, delivery, and updating of pastoral formation courses, graduate school seminars, and continuing education workshops. I continue to engage in mature research on a wide range of classic and current topics in theology/religion for publication and for presentations in engaging formats and various venues. Areas of specialty include pneumatology (theology of the Holy Spirit), Trinitarian theology, Spirit Christology, Sanctification, and issues dealing with the intersection of Lutheran theology and Global South cultures (e.g., immigration, justice, poverty, marginality). Show less

• Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies

  • Jul 2006 - Present

  As the Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Endowed Chair for Hispanic Ministries (since 2007), I oversee and carry out Latino/a theological education initiatives in partnership with Concordia Seminary faculty and U.S. Hispanic/Latino constituencies. These initiatives include the formation of Hispanic pastors and deaconesses in the Spanish language (certificate program), the implementation of a graduate path of theological study (M.A. in theology offered in Spanish), and the preparation of lectures, publications, and workshops on issues related to Hispanic/Latino issues and missions for English and Spanish-speaking audiences (e.g., Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions, the triennial Hispanic Lutheran Theological Consultation, Continuing Ed workshops).As Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) of Concordia Seminary, I have been privileged to offer leadership in the following areas:1. Oversight of the completion of the transition of the former Hispanic Institute of Theology in Chicago, IL. to the campus of Concordia Seminary (CSL), St. Louis, MO. and its rebranding as the Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS).2. Promotion and nurturing of the ongoing, meaningful, and contextually appropriate integration of CHS processes into CSL within the Division of Ministerial Formation.3. Partnering with the Dean of Research and Publications in the planning and promotion of the CHS Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions, and in the publication of media related to Hispanic/Latino issues.4. Partnering with the CSL faculty and Graduate School in the implementation of an online M.A. in theology offered in the Spanish language, which is open both to qualified CHS certificate U.S. students and to Latin American Lutheran students who already have pastoral or deaconess formation. Show less

• Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2017

  Designed, delivered, and updated pastoral formation courses, graduate school seminars, and continuing education workshops. Expanded research on a wide range of classic and current topics in theology/religion for publication and for presentations in engaging formats and various venues. Areas of specialty include pneumatology (theology of the Holy Spirit), Trinitarian theology, Spirit Christology, Sanctification, and issues dealing with the intersection of Lutheran theology and Global South cultures (e.g., immigration, justice, poverty, marginality). As the Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies, I also continued to oversee and implement Latino/a theological education initiatives, including the development of an online M.A. program delivered in the Spanish language. Show less

• Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology

  • Oct 2004 - Jun 2011

  Designed, delivered, and updated courses, graduate school seminars, and continuing education workshops. Researched a wide range of classic and current topics in theology/religion for publication and for presentations in various formats. Oversaw and carried out Latino/a theological education initiatives.



St Louis Civic Orchestra

• United States
• Musicians

• Double Bassist (Contrabajista)

  • Sep 2006 - Present

  As a proud member of the double bass section of the SLCO and as its Principal bassist (since 2013), I collaborate with the Artistic Director, leadership of the Orchestra, and fellow bass players to inspire excellence in all musical endeavors and produce high quality performances for the enjoyment of the community in the greater St. Louis area. As a proud member of the double bass section of the SLCO and as its Principal bassist (since 2013), I collaborate with the Artistic Director, leadership of the Orchestra, and fellow bass players to inspire excellence in all musical endeavors and produce high quality performances for the enjoyment of the community in the greater St. Louis area.



Concordia Seminary

• San Jose, California, United States

• Professional Staff

  • Jul 2003 - Oct 2004

  Oversaw and carried out Latino/a theological education initiatives on behalf of the Hispanic Institute of Theology (now Center for Hispanic Studies) of Concordia Seminary, in partnership with First Immanuel Lutheran Church (FILC, San Jose, CA) and The California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). Served as interim pastor for the English-speaking congregation at FILC. Assisted the Spanish-speaking congregation at FILC. Oversaw and carried out Latino/a theological education initiatives on behalf of the Hispanic Institute of Theology (now Center for Hispanic Studies) of Concordia Seminary, in partnership with First Immanuel Lutheran Church (FILC, San Jose, CA) and The California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). Served as interim pastor for the English-speaking congregation at FILC. Assisted the Spanish-speaking congregation at FILC.