Advisory Board

Fernando Dantas, married to Luisa Dantas, is a pastor at Comunidad Cristiana Libre Acceso in Madrid. A missionary with Global Outreach International, he has developed pastoral and leadership training across four continents through the BCL Bible Center for Leaders). He holds a Bachelor’s in Theology from the European Seminary of Theological Training, a Master’s in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a pospostgraduation Biblical Exposition from Mackenzie University, and a Doctor of Ministry in Cross-Culture, also from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Carlos Trujillo has a heart for encouraging and developing ministry leaders around the world. Through the Bible Center for Leaders (BCL), he helps provide accessible, high-quality theological training to pastors and ministry leaders who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study. He holds a Bachelor’s in Theology and a Master’s in Theological Studies. Carlos finds joy in teaching and investing in the lives of others for God’s Kingdom. He and his wife, April, have lived and served in Madrid, Spain, for 13 years. They have been married for 21 years and love doing life and ministry together with their two children, Avery and Owen.

José Luis Camacho is the pastor of Doxology Español Church. Originally from Mexico City, he has lived in the State of Texas for twelve years. José Luis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tarleton State University. He later completed a Master’s in Bible and Theology at Lincoln Christian University, and he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. José Luis is married to Adriana, and they have three children: José Luis, Luis Daniel, and Matthew. He currently lives in the city of Fort Worth. José Luis enjoys spending time with his family and cycling.

Ryan Rasberry has served as a pastor at Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, since 1995. He and his wife, Lori, have been married for 34 years and are blessed with four children and two grandsons. Ryan has a shepherd’s heart and is deeply committed to guiding and caring for the people God entrusts to him. His ministry reflects a love for Jesus, a passion for helping others grow in their faith, and a steady devotion to the local church.

Ernesto Mendonza is a globally focused filtration executive with over 20 years of experience leading pressure vessel fabrication, engineered filtration systems, and cross-border operations for the filtration industry - O&G mainly At PECO – Parker Hannifin, he oversees manufacturing strategies and system implementations across North America, Latin America, and international markets — serving clients in oil & gas, renewables, and power sectors. His leadership is grounded in ethical decision-making, technical precision, and long-term client trust. Beyond financials, operations and strategy, his main purpose is to serve business leaders — serving them make wiser decisions, lead with clarity, and build systems that outlast trends making a difference in their communities.

Kyle Scott serves as the Director of Donor Development for Lionheart Children's Academy, a Christian nonprofit based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With a deep love for the Church and a desire to see it thrive, he has served in nonprofit ministries for the last decade that support the outreach and pastoral care efforts of local churches. Equipping pastors to "be ready in season and out of season" through theological education is one of Kyle's passions. An Alabama native, he and his wife, Hannah, have been married since 2015. They have three children--Elah, Jonah, and Imani--and live in North Dallas.

Juan Ancalle is happily married to Lilian C. Ancalle and they have 6 children (Lilian , Angela R., Daniela, Juan, Miguel, and Ingrid). Juan was born in Bolivia in 1960, received the Lord Jesus as his Savior in 1968, and was baptized in 1976. He graduated as an electrical engineer from the Technical University of Oruro and the La Paz Bible Seminary of Bolivia. He was called to the ministry in 1986, serving the Lord Jesus for 23 years as a Pastor. After having served as director of Hispanic Ministries at Immanuel since 2005, he was called as Pastor of Hispanic Ministries in March, 2007. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Juan served as Pastor, Montclair Tabernacle Church of God Hispanic Ministry, Dumfries, Virginia 2003–2005, and Senior Pastor, New Jerusalem Christian Evangelical Church, Oruro, Bolivia1986–1999.

Fernando Facioli serves as the Global Network Director of Leadership Outreach and Missions Pastor at Venture Church Naples in Florida. Throughout his ministry, he has dedicated himself to training church leaders and planting churches around the world. His passion is to equip and mentor untrained pastors and ministry leaders in remote regions where formal theological education is not readily available. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Fernando and his wife, Priscilla, have been married since 2003. They moved to the United States in 2006, where they continue to live with their two children, Samuel and Sarah.