About Us

Centro de Vida is a church in affiliation with the United Pentecostal Church International (http://www.upci.org/ ). In 1978, the UPCI founded the Spanish Evangelism Ministries (http://www.spanishevangelism.net/ ), which has considerably spread the seeds of the gospel among our Hispanic communities in North America. Recognizing the rapid influx of Hispanic immigrants in Louisiana in 1996, Rev. Elton Bernard and Rev. Charles Hatcher, then the co-pastors of the Pentecostals of Ascension, decided to found a Spanish daughter work, which later became known as Iglesia Centro de Vida (Center of Life Church).

Our desire is to extend and uphold the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community. Before ascending into heaven after His resurrection, Jesus instructed His disciples, saying, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). It is our hope that every member of our community will be affected by the beautiful presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This is our mission, our goal, and our divine purpose.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17).