Breaking News from NHCLC
Dr. Albert Reyes, President of Baptist University of The Americas joins NHCLC National Board of Directors.
One of America's leading Latino Christian leaders joins the Nations leading Evangelical organization, the National
Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. "We are honored and pleased to welcome Dr. Albert Reyes to the National
Leadership Board for the Hispanic Evangelical Church. Dr. Reyes is a highly recognized Top Tier leader in the Latino
Church. His academic experience and commitment to education will enhance the spiritual and intellectual capital of the
Latino Evangelical Community.", stated Rev. Felix Posos, NHCLC Chairman. "Rev. Reyes is recognized as one of the
senior Hispanic Baptist leaders in America and will provide viable representation on behalf of the Hispanic
Baptists to the growing evangelical church", stated Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, NHCLC President. Dr. Reyes will
serve alongside the most prominent Hispanic Evangelical leaders in America including Hno. Pablo (Paul Finkendbinder),
Rev. Felix Posos, Dr. Sergio Navarrette, Dr. Gilbert Velez, Dr. Angel Nuñez, Dr. David Espinoza and many others.
Albert Reyes is President of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio, Texas and immediate past President
of the Baptist General Convention of Texas .
Dr. Reyes is Assistant Professor of Leadership and Biblical/Theological Studies at Baptist University of the
Americas and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Leadership in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership and
Christian Education at Dallas Baptist University .
He was appointed as Chair of the Hispanic Task Force for the White House Initiative for Academic Excellence
with the US Department of Education.
Dr. Reyes is the inaugural awardee of the George W. Truett Award for Excellence in Ministry for a Singular
Achievement awarded by Baylor University and the Baptist Standard. In addition, he received a Doctor of
Divinity Degree from Dallas Baptist University .
He holds a BBA, M.Div., D.Min. degrees from Angelo State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary, and is enrolled in the PhD Leadership program at Andrews University. Albert is married to
Dr. Belinda Reyes, Research Assistant at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. The Reyes’
have three boys: Joshua, David, and Thomas.
In addition to serving in the Leadership Committee,
Dr. Reyes will represent the Hispanic Baptists on the National Board.
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