Dear ,

I hope your 2026 is off to a great start!

It's an exciting time for CETI, because we are planning the Caty and René Padilla Summit (aka "the Cátedra"), which is coming up in just one month in Medellín, Colombia.

Why host a Summit?

This event is the second of its kind. It is a space where CETI plays a unique convening role, bringing together church, non-profit, and seminary leaders from across the Americas to deepen our commitment to holistic mission and explore opportunities to collaborate. The goal of the Summit is that participants would be encouraged and equipped to form people and communities of prophetic presence (the theme of the event). We also seek to pool the strengths of the organizations represented so that, together, we can expand and deepen our impact on the Latin American Church.

We invite you to learn more about what brought about the Summit, along with the history of CETI itself in the videos linked below.

CETI Beginnings

The Cátedra

We would appreciate your prayers for the upcoming event and all involved! To learn more or support a participant, visit the Summit web page here.

With gratitude,

Join us in prayer

Lord over all time, we celebrate your Missio Dei, your work making all things new. Lead us as we seek to join in your work, and allow our efforts to bless our world.