Endorsements
Dr. David Docusen, President
The Neighborliness Center & International Ministry NetworkI wholeheartedly affirm Michael Carrion and his decades of faithful, impactful service to the body of Christ, as well as the personal investment he has made in my life and leadership. Your organization will be strengthened by his wisdom, experience, and forward-thinking approach to ministry and leadership.
Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, President
Michael Carrión is a gift to the Church. He has a heart for flourishing congregations, thriving church plants, and healthy leaders. In our partnership working with Dr. Carrión he has integrated strategic vision, spiritual depth, and practical insights in ways that has deepened and grown our coalition in powerful ways. He is 1 of 1 and his experience and coaching will catalyze your ministry.
National Latino Evangelical Coalition Rev. Dr. Carrion is a leading voice in urban ministry and church planting, bringing decades of experience across ministry, nonprofit, denominational, and academic leadership. He equips individuals and organizations to navigate spiritual, personnel, and strategic challenges with wisdom, humor, and practical insight. Known for his authentic, gospel-centered leadership, he is respected across cultures and denominations and helps leaders build capacity to move their organizations forward.
Latino Leadership CircleRev. David Ramos, M.Div, MSW
I am inspired by Dr. Michael Carrion’s ministry in the city and nationally, he is a practitioner of Christ centered holistic ministry, he is a holistic liberationist, he believes in personal transformation in Christ and that we should speak truth to power in love to the systems and structures that are fallen and a part of the captive order and are in need of liberation through CHrst Jesus. Dr. Bishop Raymond Rivera Latino Pastoral Action Center
Latino Pastoral Action Center Dr. Bishop Raymond Rivera
Rev. Dr. Lawrence Perez, Lead Pastor
U-Turn Covenant Church (Illinois)
Author of EvangelshipDr. Mike Carrión is more than a voice—he’s a builder of people, a leader of leaders, and a catalyst for Kingdom impact in our cities. Blending pastoral heart with strategic insight, he brings both spiritual depth and practical leadership that produces lasting fruit. Committed to a lived-out Gospel, he equips others to plant churches, transform communities, and lead with conviction and compassion.
Rev. Michael Carrión is uniquely gifted in seeing untapped leadership potential and gifting in the members of the body of Christ. He has the ability to call forth hidden greatness and help leaders reach their full calling. His ministry is a powerful blend of the pastoral and the prophetic and the church is richer because of how God uses him.
Community Connections for Youth Rev. Ruben Austria, Founder
Dr. Emilio Alvarez, Arch Bishop
The Rev. Dr Michael Carrion is not only a dear friend but a Prophetic Voice for this generation. His life and ministry can be categorized by how his training and forming of others prepares the way for greater. He’s the person I consult with regarding church planting and church multiplication and he should be who you consult with as well.
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Ríos, Founder
I’ve known Michael Carrión for decades, shaped by a holistic ministry tradition where faith meets real community needs. What sets him apart is his lived experience—as a pastor, church planter, trainer, nonprofit leader, and strategist—giving him a rare ability to understand both systems and people. He bridges boardrooms and block corners with ease, offering deep, practical insight rather than surface-level consulting. With sharp discernment and real-world wisdom, he helps leaders navigate complexity, strengthen culture, and lead with authenticity and impact.
Passion2Plant Network