Product Review

God has a special calling for the Latino community in the United States. Latinos have been called to play a redemptive, transformative role in this nation. Hispanic immigrants bring moral, spiritual and cultural values that America desperately needs in this time of its history. In many ways, Latinos have deep affinities with the values first established by the founders of this nation. Given their prophetic calling, Latinos require a Hispanic Church that will nourish, strengthen and preserve their gifting and potential. A renewed Latino Church is required, with an enlarged vision and an encompassing ministry that addresses the social and spiritual needs of an increasingly urban community. Social justice and community involvement; the role of spiritual warfare and the gifts of the Spirit; second generation Latinos and the bilingual challenge; undocumented immigrants and single mothers--these and similar issues are addressed in depth in Roberto Miranda's penetrating analysis. Many of the spiritual and ministry principles addressed by Dr. Miranda will be of great benefit to Christian leaders in Latin America. Based on twenty-five years of successful pastoral and ministry experience, and relying on solid biblical principles, this book is a great resource for Hispanic leaders seeking to prepare their ministries for the twenty-first century. It should also be of great interest to anyone desiring to know more about Latino issues in the United States.