LADSOM (Latin American District School of Ministry)
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What is LADSOM?
¿Qué es LADSOM?
LADSOM (Latin American District School of Ministry) is a flexible, online ministerial training program designed to equip leaders for effective, Spirit-empowered ministry. Through biblically grounded courses, students grow in theology, leadership, and practical ministry skills while remaining active in their local church and calling. LADSOM provides an accessible pathway for those pursuing ministerial development, credentialing preparation, or deeper formation for lifelong ministry.
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Who is LADSOM For?
¿Para quién es LADSOM?
LADSOM es para:
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Pastores y líderes ministeriales actuales o en formación
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Líderes laicos que sienten un llamado al ministerio
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Personas que buscan obtener credenciales de las Asambleas de Dios
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Líderes que necesitan una opción flexible y en línea mientras sirven en su iglesia local
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Líderes de habla hispana y bilingües que buscan una formación ministerial contextualizada
Ya sea que estés comenzando tu camino o continuando tu preparación, LADSOM está diseñado para caminar contigo.
LADSOM Is for:
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Current and aspiring pastors and ministry leaders
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Lay leaders sensing a call to ministry Individuals pursuing Assemblies of God credentialing
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Leaders who need a flexible, online option while serving in their local church Spanish-speaking and bilingual leaders seeking contextualized ministry training
Whether you are just beginning your journey or continuing your preparation, LADSOM is designed to walk with you.
¿Cuál es el compromiso de tiempo?
LADSOM está diseñado para ser manejable y compatible con el ministerio.
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Los cursos son 100% en línea
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Los estudiantes normalmente toman un curso a la vez
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Cada curso incluye lecturas, clases y tareas semanales
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La mayoría de los estudiantes dedican entre 5 y 8 horas por semana, dependiendo del curso
Esta estructura permite a los estudiantes equilibrar la familia, el trabajo, el ministerio en la iglesia y los estudios, sin necesidad de mudarse ni alejarse de su llamado.
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What is the commitment needed?
LADSOM is designed to be manageable and ministry-friendly.
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Courses are 100% online
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Students typically take one course at a time.
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Each course includes weekly readings, lectures, and assignments
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Most students spend 5–8 hours per week, depending on the course
This structure allows students to balance family, work, church ministry, and study without relocating or stepping away from their calling.
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Who leads LADSOM
Pastor Jerry Flores, our District Secretary leads our LADSOM program. Ordained in 2002, graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Bachelor of Arts in Pentecostal Ministry) and received a Master of Arts (Theological Studies) in 2012. Jerry has served as a senior pastor for 22 years, pastored for 6 years at Iglesia Cristo El Rey (Rochester, MN) and is currently the senior pastor of Harvest AG (Saginaw, MI) for 16 years, served the Midwest Latin American District as Men’s Director for 8 years, Assistant Superintendent for 4 years, MI Sectional Presbyter for 8 years, currently the Director for Christian Higher Education for 14 years and an Executive Presbyter for 18 years. He has also served as North Central Board of regents for 10 years and is currently a General Presbyter of the Assemblies of God. In 2012 he started Latin American District School of Ministry (LADSOM) in our district which has now served over 800 students. Jerry has been married to Cynthia for 35 years and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
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