Dr. Samuel Pagán, of Puerto Rican origin, is an ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), dean of Hispanic programs at the Center for Biblical Studies in Jerusalem (CEBJ), and translation consultant for Biblica – Bible Society International. His academic work has been extensive, and has allowed him to edit several Study Bibles, and write over 80 books and hundreds of articles, on exegetical, theological, and pastoral topics.

His administrative work has allowed him to serve the United Bible Societies as director of translations for the Americas, Samuel promotes, organizes, and leads study trips to the Holy Land, Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea. As chairman of the NIV translation committee for Biblica-the International Bible Society, he revised the new text of the New International Version of the Holy Scriptures. And currently, he lives alternately in Clermont, Florida, and Jerusalem, Israel, with his wife, Dr. Nohemi Pagán, with whom he has two sons, Samuel and Luis Daniel.

Since my youth I leaned towards the field of ministry and became involved in Christian music, evangelism and discipleship ministries. After finishing my high school education, I decided to study Business Administration, not knowing exactly how I would serve the Lord. In addition to my work with Biblica – The International Bible Society for more than 20 years, I have served in other ministries such as the Ecuadorian Evangelical Fellowship, Campamento Nueva Vida, Iglesia de la Familia and Samaritan’s Purse OCC. I married Tatiana in 1993 and was blessed to have two children (Pablo and Gabriel).

Born in 1989, Leone is a Graphic Designer and Web Designer with over 15 years of experience, residing in Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and married to Elisa Tostes. As an active member of the Bethel Methodist Church, he dedicates himself to creativity. He has worked with various organizations, churches, and Christian events in Brazil and Latin America, including the Carioca Baptist Convention, the Brazilian Baptist Youth, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, participating in events in Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. From 2013 to 2018, he worked with the Brazilian Sports Coalition and was responsible for Graphic Design and Social Media for the Open Arms Movement during the Rio 2016 Olympics. His passion for creativity and commitment to faith make him a professional dedicated to supporting Christian initiatives throughout Latin America.