Dr. Jessica Lugo

Rev. Dr. Jessica Lugo Meléndez was born in San Juan, PR and grew up in Deltona, Florida. She is an ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches and part of the pastoral body of the Baptist Churches of Puerto Rico. She is a professor of History of Christianity, New Testament and Evangelism.

With over 20 years of combined ministerial and secular experience, Dr. Lugo has written for various theological, ecclesiastical and administrative references. She holds the Doctorate in Ministry Liberty University and an MDiv from the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico.

In 2024, Dr. Lugo became the ninth Executive Director of the Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana (AETH), overseeing its more than five programs, including the Justo and Catherine González Resource Center. Under her leadership, AETH has expanded its efforts to support and strengthen theological education for Hispanics.

• Email: jlugo@aeth.org