Bethlehem Christian Center

Esperanza

A faith-based organization with heart

Bethlehem Christian Training Center is affiliated with Esperanza, a network of Hispanic Christians, churches, and ministries committed to raising awareness and identifying resources that strengthen the Hispanic community.

In 1987, the Rev. Luis Cortés, Jr., along with the Hispanic Clergy of Philadelphia, created Nueva Esperanza, an organization that addressed the unmet needs of the Latino community in this city. Fifteen years later, in 2002, this local organization established Esperanza USA as its national subsidiary, implementing various national initiatives strengthening Hispanic faith- and community-based organizations through capacity building, and serving as an intermediary with government agencies. In 2007, thePhiladelphia initiatives of Nueva Esperanza and the national initiatives of Esperanza USA merged creating Esperanza, the largest faith-based community development organization in the United States. Together with over 10,000 Hispanic churches and organizations, Esperanza has emerged as a leading voice for Hispanics of faith in the nation.

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