Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto Rico

Episode 34 September 27, 2023 01:16:14
Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto Rico
We Are Vineyard
Marvin and Carmen Suarez: The Birth Of The Vineyard In Puerto Rico

Sep 27 2023 | 01:16:14

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Show Notes

In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Marvin and Carmen Suarez about each of their early life experiences, first encounters with the Holy Spirit, and dedicating their life to serving the Lord and the church. Marvin and Carmen recount their journey of faith, moving to Colorado to attend Seminary while struggling to find a church community and the welcome they received at the Fort Collins Vineyard that changed everything. They talk about navigating God’s call to return to Puerto Rico to plant a Vineyard church and some of what they have experienced over their years in the Vineyard as Hispanic leaders.  Marvin and Carmen Suarez are the founders and Senior Pastors of La Viña Church in the west side of Puerto Rico, Area Leaders for the Puerto Rico area, and serve on the core team of Vineyard USA’s Hispanic Association. They just completed a Two Year Bilingual Program on Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith.  Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico. She worked as a Supply Chain Manager and other Project Management Positions in Hewlett Packard (in PR and CO) for over 28 years. She left the business world to become a full-time pastor in Dec 2012. Marvin graduated with a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Systems from the Engineering School of the University of Puerto Rico and worked in this vocation for over ten years.  He also completed an M.Div from Denver Seminary, CO.   They have been married since 1985 and have two adult children. Show Notes:  Pastors at Risk by H.B. London and Neil B. Wiseman Marvin & Carmen’s Church  Watch Tuesday’s session of the National Conference, hosted by the Hispanic Association!  Vineyard Worship resources in español Denver Seminary     

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