Left to right: (back row) Emily Coronel, Letty Milan, Blanca Espinoza, Cristy Rodas, Delia Galindo, Lucy Benitez, Adela Delgado; (front row) Karla Cota, treasurer; Montse Huerta-Rivera, director; Rocio Santos, associate director; and Marlene Quintanilla, secretary.
The Hispanic Women’s Ministries of the Southern California Conference will commemorate its 36th anniversary, marking more than three decades of dedicated service. Throughout these years, the ministry has consistently advanced its mission to nurture, encourage, support, and equip women as they follow Jesus and share Him with others, through structured training, leadership development, retreats, and conferences.
The theme for this year, “A Woman With Purpose in Her Mission,” emphasizes the exaltation of Jesus Christ by equipping women to identify and exercise their leadership and ministry roles within the home, the church, and the broader community.
This year, the ministry will prioritize collaboration with local directors and leaders, providing intentional training and guidance to foster active participation in the church’s mission. The focus will be on service characterized by commitment, unity, and a strong missionary spirit. Through these efforts, the ministry seeks to support, encourage, and challenge Adventist women in their spiritual growth as disciples of Jesus Christ and as members of the global church.
The spiritual retreat at Pine Springs Ranch, scheduled for May 29-31, will feature three keynote speakers who will address the mission to which women are called at various stages of life. The registration fee is $210, with a deadline of May 1, or earlier if capacity is reached.
Beyond the retreat, the ministry will continue to provide individualized support and training for local directors during their local meetings, promote Women’s Ministries emphasis days, and coordinate an evangelistic outreach initiative in November. These activities will culminate in the 36th anniversary celebration and the seventh Women’s Ministries Congress, to be held on Dec. 5, 2026.
For additional information, please contact:
Montse Huerta-Rivera
Director, SCC Hispanic Women’s Ministries
sccminmujer@gmail.com