Arnaldo Achucarro
Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, Director of Spanish Studies, Assistant Dean of Spanish Studies
At a Glance
Biography
Dr. Achucarro is the Director and Assistant Dean of Spanish Studies and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned the Bachelor of Arts in accounting at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, and M.Div., Th.M. and D.Min. degrees from Midwestern Seminary. His dissertation was titled, “A Strategy for Growth through Small Groups in Homes for Casa de Gracia Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri.” He also graduated with a Ph.D. in applied theology with an emphasis in ecclesiology from the same seminary.
In 2018, he planted a Hispanic church, Iglesia Bautista Casa de Gracia, in Kansas City’s Northland. Before moving to Kansas City, he served as the Hispanic Church Planter Developer for the Baptist Convention of Iowa (2016–2018). Additionally, he served as a church planter in Iowa and Utah from 2008–2016, where he planted four churches, and from 2002 to 2008, he served as worship music minister at churches in California and Kansas City.
Dr. Achucarro is originally from Paraguay, and he lives in Kansas City with his wife, Mabel. They have three kids: Alexandra, Ezequiel, and Rebekah, and three grandchildren.
Education
B.A. in Accounting, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa
M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
Th.M., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
D.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
Publications by Arnaldo Achucarro
Para la Iglesia: Una eclesiología práctica (Spanish Edition)
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This vision impacts significantly my approach to the formation of pastors, emerging leaders, and future ministers, with the aim of equipping them to serve the church with theological depth, spiritual maturity, and missional effectiveness.
I love to work in an environment where I can interact with students and colleagues. I love to see our students grow academically and how our seminary prepares them to serve the local church. I love the fact that I get to dive deep into theology as part of my work.
What encourages me most is the prospect that the next generation will not only be more theologically equipped, but, more importantly, will embody a deep pastoral heart and a genuine commitment for the Church.
