Edwin Ortiz-Rivera is a pastor, the Mission Developer, and the Multiethnic Coordinator for the Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA. He was a missionary in Spain and has more than 20 years of missionary experience, including a Master’s Degree in mission. Pastor Edwin is the author of two novels: La Travesía del Cucubano and La Gaviota y el Gorrión. His favorite role is being a grandpa, and he enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with family and friends around the table, and meeting new people.