Concilio Latinoamericano de New York
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL
The history of the Latin American Council begins in 1951 with Rev. Abelardo Berrios pastoring the Latin American Pentecostal Church, known to the community as “The Synagogue”, located at that time on 109th Street, between Park and Madison Avenue, in the City of New York.
1952 - The Latin American Bible Institute is inaugurated in the church.
1954 - The Latin American Council of the Pentecostal Church of God was officially recognized as a Religious Organization (12/1/54).
1957 - The Latin American Council of the Pentecostal Church of God Inc. was recognized by the State of New York. (12/7/57)
1959 - The church “The Synagogue” and the Latin American Council move to their current address, 115-125 East 125th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenue, in the City of New York.
1965 - The missionary work of the Latin American Council begins in the Republic of El Salvador and has extended throughout Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
2004 - The Council celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary in “La Sinagoga” of N.Y.
2005 - Summary of the work of the Latin American Council Inc.:
Our Council is organized in 26 countries and in 20 States of the Nation.
Our Council counts with 626 established churches; 1,409 ministers; 44,672 members and 325 churches own their worship facilities.
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE SENIOR PASTOR
Rev. Santos Roman was born on March 18, 1937, in Manati, Puerto Rico.
1967 - Began pastoring with the Latin American Council in the City of New York, the church “Mount Zion”.
1976 - Was transferred to pastor the church “First House of Prayer” in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
1978 - Was elected as Vocal of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Council.
1981 - Was transferred to pastor the church “Christian Pentecostal Church” in Passaic, New Jersey.
1984 - Was elected as Vice President of the Latin American Council.
1991 - Temporarily, acts as President of the Latin American Council.
1992 - Was officially elected by the general assembly of the council on October 16, 1992, as President of the Latin American Council.
1998 - Was reelected as President of the Latin American Council for another 2 years. The current Presidential term expires on October 2006.
