Awareness
We engage congregations and faith leaders to understand social challenges and embrace their role as leaders of change.
Education
We develop community and church leaders to tackle the root causes of community challenges.
Mobilization
We mobilize people of faith to build community power and amplify their prophetic voice in the public square.
Our Impact
Mobilized 800 Latino church leaders and pastors to the Florida State Capitol since 2022, strengthening the Church’s prophetic voice on issues that shape daily life and the future of our communities—from immigration to criminal justice.
Equipped over 2,000 pastors and lay leaders through our Justice Leadership Institute, prayer gatherings, regional and statewide convenings.
Organized more than 100 bishops representing 48,000 churches and 4.8 million members through pilgrimages to historic civil rights sites,
Amplified faith-based prophetic advocacy nationwide through annual public policy reports and engagement that generated coverage in leading media outlets, including the Tampa Bay Times, Christianity Today, Associate Press , PBS and The Washington Post.
Walking in the Footsteps of the Faithful
Nearly 68 million Latinos live in the United States—one in every five people. Together, we have the power to transform our communities and shape a better future.
11 million undocumented immigrants live in fear of family separation. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): says nearly 900,000 people have been deported or removed since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025.
An estimated 60,000 to 67,000 immigrants are currently being held in ICE detention on any given day in more than 200 detention facilities across the United States, a dramatic expansion of the nation's immigration detention system since early 2025.
Since January 2025, researchers estimate that more than 205,000 children—including over 145,000 U.S. citizen children—have experienced the detention of a parent, with more than 22,000 left without a parent living at home
In the United States, Black and Latino youth are disproportionately represented in juvenile incarceration: Black youth are about 15% of the youth population but 35% of residential placements, while Latino youth are about 25% of youth but 30% of placements—reflecting unjust disparities in the juvenile justice system.
Nationwide, approximately 26 million Americans lacked health coverage, including nearly 9 million Latinos—highlighting persistent healthcare inequities.
After paying rent, millions of Latino families struggle to afford food, healthcare, childcare, and transportation. More than half (53%) of Latino renter households spend over 30% of their income on housing.
The Need
Compassionate Guide for Immigrants
A practical guide for Christians to respond with compassion, offering clear information on immigrant rights and emergency preparedness.
Engaging with Black History
Mission Talk deepens justice work by connecting Latino Evangelicals with Black and Indigenous history through pilgrimages to historic sites.
Join Our Work Today
Together, we can impact public policy and transform communities across Florida and beyond.