Juan Ancalle
Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
Juan is happily married to Lilian, and together they have six grown children. Born in Bolivia, Juan came to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior as a child and was baptized in his youth. He completed undergraduate studies in electrical engineering at the Technical University of Oruro and Biblical Studies at the La Paz Bible Seminary of Bolivia. Juan holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Central American Theological Seminary, a Master’s degree in Theological Studies, and a Doctoral degree of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Called to ministry, Juan has served the Lord Jesus as a pastor for more than forty years. After serving as director of Hispanic Ministries at Immanuel, he was called to become Pastor of Hispanic Ministries. Before coming to Immanuel, he served as Pastor of the Hispanic Ministry at Montclair Tabernacle Church of God in Dumfries, Virginia, and as Senior Pastor of New Jerusalem Christian Evangelical Church in Oruro, Bolivia.
Juan emphasizes that clear teaching and preaching of God’s Word are essential for helping Latino believers grow in the Lord. This includes reaching unbelievers in the community, strengthening their faith in Jesus, guiding them through discipleship, and preparing them to become leaders who advance the Kingdom of God. He also believes the church is called to foster the integration of the Latino community with the broader congregation and society.