During February 18 through March 1, 2019, seventeen COGOP leaders, along with six other students from other denominations, met in the Dominican Republic to launch the first Spanish Doctor of Ministry cohort in partnership with Western Theological Seminary. These students included presbyters, national overseers, pastors, and church leaders from seven South American nations, four Central American nations, and the International Offices. Dr. Alvin Padilla, Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, was present to welcome students into the program and provide an orientation. The two courses for this first residency focused......

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