ABOUT US
We are a university that provides educational programs for ministers, professionals, or laypeople in the areas of leadership, ministry, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media, or social work.
VISION
We form leaders for the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:19-20)
MISSION
To influence society through the delivery of leadership topics that generate change in individuals and serve to impact the world.
The faces behind the organization…
Faculty Council
Juan Carlos Calderón Naveira
Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Dean of the Faculty Council
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Lawyer
•Master in Finance USM
•Master of Ministerial Arts in Leadership ELAI University
•Doctor Honoris Causa in Chaplaincy – IAC Florida.
Currently
•Associate Pastor at Center of Hope Church – Miami.
Adriana Carolina Beschorner
Born in Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Associate Dean of Finance and Administration
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Bachelor in Business Administration UNE
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership, ELAI University
Currently
•Protocol Leader, Iglesia Centro de Esperanza Miami.
Nidia Elizabeth Silva Noguera
Born in Soledad, Colombia
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Law – Santa María University, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Chaplain and Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology – AIC, Miami, Florida.
•Vocational Training Guidance – National Apprenticeship Service (SENA), Colombia.
•Project Management – Google (Coursera).
•International Leadership Coach – High Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•Serves in the consolidation department at Más Pasión Church in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Rubén Darío Ochoa Briceño
Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Director of Ethics and Academic Quality
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Industrial and Graphic Designer – Antonio José de Sucre University Institute, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Chaplain and Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology – AIC, Miami, Florida.
•International Leadership Coach – High-Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•Creative Director – ELAI Editorial, Miami, Florida.
•Millonarios with Fear of God CEO – Financial and Business Training Program.
•She serves in the Worship and Praise Department at the Centro Apostólico Familiar (CAF) in Caracas, Venezuela.
•She works in the Media Department at the Apostolic Family Center (CAF) in Caracas, Venezuela.
Militza Escobar Pérez
Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Director of Research and Publications
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Advertising Specialist – Tecnológico Universitario Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Ontological Coach (Corporate and High-Impact Life Coaching) – Coaching Community International CCI – Caracas, Venezuela.
•Chaplain and Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology – AIC, Miami, Florida.
•International Leadership Coach – High Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•CEO Bellezas del Alma – Female leadership development program according to God's design.
•Editorial Publishing Director – ELAI Editorial, Miami, Florida.
•Teacher at the ESCAMIN Ministry Development School – CAF Family Apostolic Center, Caracas, Venezuela.
•He serves in the Worship and Praise department of CAF – Caracas, Venezuela.
Gustavo Rodríguez Lopenza
Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Associate Dean of Leadership and Christian Vocation
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Bachelor in Computer Science – UCV, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Executive Development Program in Business Administration and Management – INALDE Business School, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia.
•International Leadership Coach – High-Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
•Master in Clinical Pastoral Counseling – International Chaplaincy Academy, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•Country Manager for the Dominican Republic at C-Ven Technologies.
•COO and Co-Founder of ClouDrivers Technology Group.
•Director of the Youth Empowerment Foundation, Caracas, Venezuela.
Jazmina Hernández Figueroa
Born in Managua, Nicaragua
Director of Community Engagement and Outreach
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Bachelor in Business Administration with a Postgraduate Degree in International Marketing – Universidad de las Américas, Nicaragua.
•International Leadership Coach – High Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•Leader of the Network of Businessmen and Professionals at Cathedral of His Glory, Managua, Nicaragua.
•Legal Representative of Dieselnic, a company that sells replacement parts for automotive diesel injection systems.
Gibson Alexander Gavidia Castillo
Born in Caracas, Venezuela
Student Representative
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Effective Communication Skills – Simón Bolívar University, Venezuela.
•Communication and Public Speaking – Simón Bolívar University, Venezuela.
•Audiovisual Technician – Simón Bolívar University, Venezuela.
•Quality of Service and Effective Sales – Film and Television Academy, Venezuela.
•International Leadership Coach – High-Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
Currently
•Volunteer at Latinas Women of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
•Member of the Latino Advisory Committee.
•CEO of Glamour & Caprichos, LLC.
Wendy Zamora Gómez
Born in Costa Rica
Faculty Representative
ELAI Theological & Leadership University – Miami, Florida
Academic Background
•Industrial Engineering.
•Ontological Coaching Certification.
•Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
•Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
•International Leadership Coach – High Impact Leadership School, Caracas, Venezuela.
•Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Leadership – ELAI Theological & Leadership University, Miami, Florida.
•She is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Currently
•Member of Grace Chapel, Wilsonville, Oregon.