Texico Pastors and Teachers Strengthen Shared Mission

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – When pastors and teachers work together, the impact of their ministry multiplies. This spring, administrators, pastors and educators came together for a special in-service training themed “Equipped to Serve: Inspiring and Strengthening Our Mission Together!” The purpose was to foster deeper collaboration between education and pastoral leadership and to strengthen the shared mission of transforming lives for eternity.

Special guest speaker Armando Miranda, former General Conference vice president, spoke passionately about the role of Adventist education in the mission of the Church. He emphasized that both pastors and teachers are vital in leading young hearts to Christ and urged pastors to make Adventist education a visible and active priority in their congregations. 

A highlight of the event was the commissioning service led by Texico Conference President Lee-Roy Chacon and Executive Secretary Antonio Cano. 

Two educators, Priscilla Lynn Razon and Melanie Cano, were recognized for their service to Adventist education. Razon, who has served more than 16 years in the field, is the director of an early childhood center and coordinator of early childhood centers across the conference. Cano, with 18 years of teaching experience, is the principal of Sandia View Christian School.

Chacon and Cano expressed their appreciation for the work of the two recognized teachers and for the hard work of all the teachers and pastors present. They reminded attendees that God works in us, through us and even in spite of us when we’re willing to serve with humility and purpose. 

The event was a time of recognition and training and a meaningful starting point in reaffirming Texico’s mission of working together, dedicated to shaping the next generation.

By Debby Marquez

Communication Director

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