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Lydia Patterson Institute is the only remaining United Methodist institution in the United States, that serves a predominately Hispanic population Lydia Patterson Institute continues to serve as a church-related and church-
supported institution because of its mission to serve a special human need in a environment where faith and knowledge interact to enrich our lives and develop Christian leader ship for church and society.

The geographical location of Lydia Patterson Institute presents to the Church a continuing strategic opportunity for the preparation of persons from United States, Mexico and Latin American for mission and ministry in an international cross-cultural setting.

The institute's mission is, therefore:

A - To represent the Christian faith as understood by the United Methodist Church.

B - To provide quality Bi-lingual cross-cultural academic education.

C - To provide a Center where local church leaders, clergy and lay persons may receive training and experience in effecting Christian witness and ministry with persons of other races and ethic backgrounds.

D -To develop leadership skills in persons interested in cross-cultural and international positions of Christian ministry.

ADMINISTRATORS

Dr. SOCORRO DE ANDA 
President of Lydia Patterson Institute 
President LPI for the last eleven years.
Honorary degree: Doctor Of Human Letters,
From Oklahoma City University1996
BBA  from UTEP
Email: sdea@aol.com

 

Mr. Hector Lachica 
Principal of Lydia Patterson Institute

Started at LPI  August 2003
University of Texas at El Paso BS in Education
Sul Ross University MA in Education
Email:lasshika@yahoo.com

 

Ms. Cristina Woo
Assistant Principal 
High School: Lydia Patterson Institute 1968
University of Texas at El Paso 1972
BS in Math/Engineering
Teacher Certification in Math and Spanish



Mr. George Miller
Chaplain / Vicepresident for Religious Affairs
BS of Science in Management from
University of Maryland
M.B.A. from Syracuse University
Master of Divinity from
Wesley Theological Seminary
Email: viscaya4@hotmail.com

                            
Richard Hearne

Richard B. Hearne
Director of Development


BBA, The University of Texas
Cell phone: (214) 505-2324
E Mail: RBHEARNE@sbcglobal.net

 
 
 

 

 

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