Our Story

Founded in 2020 Faithful Teachings started with the dream of providing access to education, resources, and training for faith communities and leaders throughout Latin America. Partnering with local churches and non-profit organizations, we desired to equip and empower the next generation of faith leaders who would be able to influence, inspire and transform the communities around them. With over 350 leaders equipped at our first workshop in Nicaragua, we knew that we were just getting started.

In 2021, Faithful Teachings then expanded with initiatives that are contextual, accessible, and transformative in nature. Our heart’s desire was to see people cared for holistically and to help empower local churches to lead the movement. From theological education and leadership workshops, to health brigades and mental health services, to various community development projects, our initiatives are helping to serve and care for the under-represented and under-served throughout Latin America.

Grounded in the teachings of scripture and moving towards the future, we strive to be partners who serve faithfully within their context, advocates who engage and influence others, and catalysts of change who will see the underserved communities cared for. Join us in our mission.

Mission

We exist to partner with local faith-based communities on holistic initiatives for the transformation of society.

Vision

We strive to be a leader in holistic care for underserved communities.

 Identity

 We are a faith-based organization that serves as a catalyst for the transformation of society through holistic initiatives. 

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Norlan Hernández

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    The vision behind Faithful Teachings began with Norlan. He has always felt God calling him to give back from what God has given him, especially educationally. He has over 7 years of leadership experience in corporate and higher education settings. He has extensive knowledge and experience in online education. His family is also native to Nicaragua. He earned a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Biola’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies.

  • Lester Larios

    BOARD MEMBER AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Lester comes with leadership experience in higher education and ministry. More specifically, he has extensive experience in matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He also brings with him extensive knowledge gained from his Master of Management in Nonprofit degree from Biola’s Crowell School of Business. His family originates from Nicaragua.

  • Louie Chong

    BOARD MEMBER AND SECRETARY

    Louie has extensive ministry experience, which is a very valuable insight to have given that our organization seeks to serve ministry leaders. His leadership experience in the ministry and corporate world provides impactful insights as he helps lead Faithful Teachings into the future. He also has experience in the financial planning industry.

  • Susie Kim

    BOARD MEMBER

    Susie has more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit leadership. She has held positions as a board member and has also participated in start-up initiatives. She also has extensive experience in helping students through secondary and tertiary education.

  • Dr. Franklin Garcia

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Dr. Franklin Garcia was born in Lima, Peru and is a bilingual Pastor of the Calvary Chapel church in Fullerton (California) and teaches hermeneutics and preaching courses in different Bible Institutes. Dr. Garcia has extensive experience in ecclesial and academic contexts, and has a diploma in pastoral studies from Calvary Chapel School of Ministry, a master's degree in Biblical studies from the Seminario Teológico Centro America (SETECA) by Veritas Evangelical Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry with emphasis on preaching from Talbot School of Theology.

  • Jonathan Corral

    VOLUNTEER