Jesse Rincones
Executive Director, Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas
Jesse Rincones is the Executive Director of Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas, composed of almost 1,100 Hispanic Baptist congregations in Texas. He was elected to this position in 2013 after having served Convención as president for the previous three years. Trained as an attorney, he was later called into pastoral ministry and served as the lead pastor for three congregations over 18 years. He is a graduate of South Plains College, Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University School of Law. Rincones serves on the Advisory Council of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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