Rev. Dr. Eliseo A. Mejia – Biography

Rev. Dr. Eliseo A. Mejia has dedicated more than 35 years to training, teaching, and equipping leaders across cultures, languages, and communities. A seasoned pastor, coach, and church-planting strategist, he has served in multi-ethnic settings throughout the United States and internationally, continually championing Spirit-led leadership and multiplication.

With a deep passion for helping leaders discover their purpose, pathway, and passion, Dr. Mejia has invested his life in forming healthy teams, planting new faith communities, and guiding leaders toward transformational impact.

Education and Scholarship

Dr. Mejia earned his Doctor of Ministry in Communication and Global Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary (2014–2017). He previously completed his Sacred Theological Master in Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary (1984–1986).

His written work reflects his commitment to multicultural ministry and leader development. He is the author of The Between Two Worlds / Entre Dos Mundos (2021) and has contributed to influential works such as Missional Formation Coaching (Spanish translation and contextualization, 2020). His publications span church planting, missional formation, and theological reflection across cultures.

Coaching & Ministry Leadership

Dr. Mejia is a certified coach through The River Network, Missional Formation Coaching/Healthy Rhythms, Fresh Expressions/Ascent, and Path 1 (GBOD). His coaching ministry emphasizes encouragement, accountability, and helping leaders translate vision into reality.

He has served extensively as a church-planting coach, cohort leader, and mentor—developing multiple generations of church planters and guiding movements such as Ascent and Expresiones Divinas–Fresh Expressions. His work includes creating and cultivating new expressions of church in the everyday rhythms of diverse communities.

From 2001–2023, Dr. Mejia served as the Assistant Director of New Church and Congregational Development in Kentucky, working alongside bishops, cabinets, clergy, and laity to build a culture of multiplication and leadership excellence.

In 2025, he expanded his service as an Intercultural Engagement Coach, helping congregations create environments where people from every cultural and ethnic background feel welcomed, valued, and connected.

Publications & Speaking

Dr. Mejia is widely respected for his bilingual communication (English/Spanish), his ability to navigate complex multicultural landscapes, and his commitment to developing healthy ministry rhythms. He is a sought-after mentor, speaker, and trainer in areas such as disciple-making, leadership development, church planting, and missional innovation.

Endorsements

Colleagues and leaders describe him as a “deep well of wisdom and Christ-centered spirituality,” a mentor with “a positive attitude and the ability to never give up,” and a coach whose guidance has shaped countless leaders over the past three decades.

Personal Commitment

At the heart of Dr. Mejia’s calling is a desire to help leaders discern God’s direction, deepen their spiritual lives, and live out their ministry with clarity and purpose. His work continues to strengthen and inspire pastors, planters, and churches across cultures and generations.