Emanuel Padilla

Credentials: BA, Moody Bible Institute / MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School / Ph.D., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (Present)

Denomination: Evangelical Free Church of America

Specific Field: Ethics and Social Theory

Biography: 

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Emanuel was acutely aware of his exile from Puerto Rico from an early age. He grew an awareness of his alienation as one who was neither completely from the United States or the Island. This experience as part of the Puerto Rican diaspora is central to Emanuel’s research and ministry interests. He is pursuing doctoral studies to construct a theology of disalienation that recaptures the history of colonization, reshapes conceptions of identity, and informs ecclesial discipleship. Emanuel’s desire is to serve the Church through non-traditional educational ministries. He does this as founder and president of World Outspoken and co-host of the Mestizo Podcast.