Caty and René Padilla Summit
Support CETI's summit: the Cátedra Caty y René Padilla, which explores the contemporary implications of Caty and René Padilla’s pioneering work in the Latin American and international evangelical sphere, both in terms of reflection and practice. We aim to provide space to continue cultivating and developing theologies from and for Latin America, promoting a community of support and exchange, and stimulating the practice of integral mission in faith communities across the continent. This event is held every 2-3 years.
Formation for Facilitators
A distinctive characteristic of CETI is its educational model based on a commitment that students have as much to contribute as they do to learn in the educational process. We seek to provide formational spaces that are dialogical and that incorporate lived experiences as well as tools and concepts from various academic disciplines. In this model, the role of the facilitator is key, since this person is responsible for stimulating students’ participation and collaboration. You can help CETI offer robust facilitator trainings to prepare those who will facilitate local study circles and master’s courses.
Popular Education
Through our certificates, Vida&Misión and Contracorriente, CETI facilitates holistic theological formation processes in local study circles across the continent. Your donation helps us continue updating curriculum in light of the realities of our contexts, develop relationships and support the partners that use our materials in their contexts, and even design new programs that adapt to the needs of the participants. CETI also develops short open online courses that allow students across the continent to explore the relationship of their faith to major issues of today.
Graduate Students
CETI offers graduate level formation programs to key leaders across the continent. In their studies, students are challenged and equipped to live in light of the whole Gospel, setting an example for others in their contexts. CETI programs use a cohort model, in which a small group of students journey together through their studies, building lasting relationships and contributing to one another's learning. Your donations help support the cohort as a whole, as well as individual members who are facing momentary financial difficulties, so that their studies can continue uninterrupted.
Educational Resources
CETI must constantly invest in the books, tools, databases, and materials that we provide to the participants in our programs. This task is complicated by the scarcity of resources available online in Spanish that emerge from and reflect the Latin American context. Your donation can cover the cost of a book for a group of students, provide access to journal articles, sponsor the publication of material in the format of an ebook, or allow us to obtain other tools that improve the online learning experience.
The Continental Team
CETI’s work is possible thanks to the members of our Continental Team, who are each leaders in their respective fields, passionate, and committed to the community we serve. By making a donation to CETI’s general fund, your support will be used wherever it is most needed at this time, and you help us continue doing this valuable work. It is a joy and an honor to serve the Latin American Church as it seeks to live out God’s Kingdom and justice holistically, authentically, and transformatively in the Latin American context.