A Fresh Expression for the Latino Community
La Misión is an Expresiones Divinas, a fresh expression serving the Latino community of New Albany, MS through family, community, and spiritual growth. La Misión currently includes a tutoring program, a food pantry, a clothes pantry, reading and writing skills, spiritual growth, and support to families who have just arrived to the US.
“Our vision is to provide a place where Latinos will feel loved, respected, nurtured spiritually and empowered to make a difference in their lives and in their communities.” – Rev. Marta Sobrino Bolen
Learn More on the Rural Renewal Podcast
Listen to Marta’s story on What Latino Communities in Small Towns Need with Marta Sobrino Bolen.
Snapshot of a Fresh Expression of Church
What is the Fresh Expression called?
La Misión
Where is it?
New Albany, MS
Who is it for?
About 23 percent of the students at New Albany Elementary are Latinos. Because of the increasing Hispanic and Latino population, the county needed ministries to serve these students.
What do they do? La Misión started with a summer reading program at the county library. Currently, it includes a tutoring program, a small food pantry, a clothes closet, a Bible Study for women, as well as literacy, heritage and arts initiatives.
Who is the Pioneer?
Rev. Marta Sobrino Bolen, Pastor of La Misión
Where can I learn more?
La Misión
