FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dr. Yohalmo Saravia Voted to Serve as Vice President for Hispanic Ministries for the Pacific Union Conference

August 17, 2026

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.— The Southeastern California Conference is pleased to congratulate Dr. Yohalmo Saravia on his election as Vice President for Hispanic Ministries for the Pacific Union Conference. Pastor Saravia served as Vice President of Hispanic Ministries at the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) for the past eight years and has served the conference for thirty-six years.

Saravia pastored at the Greater New York Conference in the late 1980s before joining the ministerial team at SECC. He held pastoral roles at the Hemet Spanish, Costa Mesa Spanish and San Diego Spanish churches. He joined the conference administration as Vice President of Hispanic Ministries in 2018.

“I look forward to partnering with Hispanic Conference Coordinators, pastors, and local churches to strengthen disciple-making ministries, equip leaders, and mobilize members for service,” said Saravia. “I am also excited about investing in the next generation of leaders and creating healthy leadership cultures.”

Throughout his years of service and leadership at SECC, Saravia has shown a deep commitment to Hispanic ministries and advancing the mission of the Church throughout the conference. The Southeastern California Conference is grateful for his years of dedication and congratulates him on this new chapter in his ministry at the Pacific Union Conference.