by Javier Márquez
Spanish-speaking congregations and communities in Mosaic Mennonite Conference have a new opportunity to strengthen the formation of their leaders. During 2026, the conference will collaborate with Hispanic Ministries of the Mennonite Education Agency to offer the SeBAH (Seminario Bíblico Anabautista Hispano). SeBAH is a theological learning space in Spanish designed for those serving in ministry within our congregations.
SeBAH is a certificate-level training program that does not lead to a formal academic degree, but seeks to equip leaders with biblical, theological, and pastoral tools for their service in the church. The goal is to support the development of leaders who are already in ministry and who want to deepen their preparation in the Anabaptist tradition.
The program begins with an initial orientation, where participants become familiar with the dynamics of theological study, including academic reading and writing, and the use of digital platforms that will facilitate learning.
Throughout the process, a minimum of twelve courses will be offered, organized around ministry competencies that respond both to the Mennonite tradition and to the current leadership needs of our churches. The courses will be taught by faculty with experience in theological education and pastoral accompaniment.
All classes are held virtually, using educational platforms such as Moodle and other digital tools. This format is intended to make it easier for leaders to participate while continuing to serve actively in their faith communities.
For Mosaic Conference, this initiative is part of a broader effort to continue developing and equipping Spanish-speaking leaders. The partnership with Hispanic Ministries of Mennonite Education Agency strengthens access to academic resources and formative experiences in our own language.
We hope that this program will be a blessing for many people who feel called to serve and who seek to continue growing in their vocation. The formation of leaders is a shared task of the whole church, and spaces like SeBAH remind us of the importance of walking together in that process.
Javier Márquez
Javier Márquez is Associate for Communication and Community Engagement for Colombia. He is an Anabaptist Colombian pacifist and poet. He is based in Bogota, Colombia.
Mosaic values two-way communication and encourages our constituents to respond with feedback, questions, or encouragement. To contact Javier Márquez, please email jmarquez@mosaicmennonites.org.
The opinions expressed in articles posted on Mosaic’s website are those of the author and may not reflect the official policy of Mosaic Conference. Mosaic is a large conference, crossing ethnicities, geographies, generations, theologies, and politics. Each person can only speak for themselves; no one can represent “the conference.” May God give us the grace to hear what the Spirit is speaking to us through people with whom we disagree and the humility and courage to love one another even when those disagreements can’t be bridged.
This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)
This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)