WHO WE ARE
Latino Christian
National Network
We seek to give a witness
that honors God
The Latino Christian National Network (LCNN) is a vibrant community of Latino Christian leaders representing Evangelical, Pentecostal, Historic Protestant and Catholic traditions across the U.S. United by our faith, we create a space for respectful dialogue and mutual support, embracing our diverse perspectives to deepen our understanding of God.
Through prayer, meaningful conversation and professional growth, we tackle critical social and political issues such as immigration, health, climate change, racism and poverty. We recognize that the different expressions of faith can contribute to our ever-growing understanding of God. And with that, we aim to amplify our voices and foster action that makes a tangible difference.
We Are A Community
The Latino Christian National Network (LCNN) is a vibrant community of Christian leaders dedicated to living out Christ’s call to be the “salt of the earth”—agents of renewal and transformation. Our diverse faith traditions deepen our collective understanding of God, as we nurture one another in spiritual growth and maturity. Guided by the principle that unity, not uniformity, honors Christ’s prayer for His followers, we foster relationships rooted in humility, respect, and love.
LCNN’s journey began in 2014 as the CCT Latino Network, founded by Rev. Carlos Malavé under the umbrella of Christian Churches Together in the USA. With a growing awareness of the influence of the Hispanic community, often navigating the space between progressive and conservative values, the network provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaborative action on pressing social issues impacting Latinos.
In 2021, amid the challenges and deepened relationships brought on by the pandemic, the Holy Spirit led us to take the next step: establishing LCNN as an independent organization. This evolution allows us to serve our community with greater purpose, advancing the spiritual and societal well-being of Latinos through faith and unity.
Our Values
Everyone has a Place in our Familia
Our sacred view of familia calls us into deep, authentic relationships that celebrate everyone’s unique value. It challenges us to prioritize the needs of all others in our mission, worship, and spirituality. We see every individual as created in God’s image and seek to embrace them with the same love and compassion that God offers. We welcome conversations with all people, especially those marginalized by society, and recognize that within this diversity, we find hope, wisdom, and resilience.
Respect for Different Voices and Traditions
At LCNN, we recognize, honor, and approach with admiration and healthy curiosity the history, identity, and experience of others, especially those who are different from us in terms of culture, religion, traditions, and life experiences. We try to put ourselves in their shoes, understand their perspectives, and genuinely learn through horizontal dialogue. We appreciate differences and encourage open communication between different positions in the pursuit of harmony. We recognize that in various situations, only a spirit of reconciliation and the search for forgiveness will bring healing and restoration to our differences. We open ourselves to discerning the voice of God amid diversity; in this we find hope, healing, resilience, and wisdom. Our commitment to ecumenical dialogue reflects this, as we honor the denominations and traditions from which we come.
Every Person is Created in the Image of God
At LCNN, we are dedicated to harmonizing our voices and efforts to combat racism in all its forms and upholding the dignity of every person as a child of God. We confront power dynamics that affect our community and prioritize the voices of those who have been marginalized or impacted. Inclusivity invites us to build authentic relationships where all are genuinely valued.
Servant Leadership
At LCNN, we promote servant leadership in the way of Jesus. It is based on humility and dedication. We understand that, rooted in the love of God and our fellow human beings, we seek to enter a place (community of the beloved) where we accept our personal limitations and Christian tradition and embrace the fragility of living in a world struck by injustice and personal and structural sin. In this awareness, we recognize that we are most effective when we work together to promote the Kingdom of God and seek to free ourselves from the illusions caused by the accumulation of power, titles, fame, arrogance, or self-centered individual agendas. We understand that Christian service does not always have to be a heavy individual burden to carry but that Christian transformation will seek to fill life with the grace and trust that comes with the company of Jesus and his community of love.
At LCNN, we promote the principles of biblical justice. The Old Testament prophets, Jesus, and the apostles offered from their context a clear and definitive articulation of God’s purpose and intention that every human being be considered equally and that all have access to the necessary resources of creation to live with dignity and happiness. We believe that the work of promoting justice and equity in all spheres of life is an integral part of proclaiming the good news of salvation. This work is more effective when it is carried out together, overcoming what divides us and uniting our commitments, efforts, and resources.
(We are always open to adding to and revising these values as the Spirit of God guides us.)
Biblical Justice
OUR LEADERSHIP
Rev. Carlos L Malave
President
Board Members
Agustin Quiles
Founder / President of Mission Talk
Rev. Ruben N Ortiz
Latino Field Ministries Coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)
Rev. Lori Tapia
National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada
Sandra Ovalle Martínez
Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing, Sojourners
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra
Academic Dean, Centro Latino, Fuller Theological Seminary
Ms. Ingrid Delgado
Catholic leader and activist specialized in government policies.