General Info

Lydia Patterson Institute is the only remaining United Methodist institution in the United States, that serves a predominately Hispanic population Lydia Patterson Institute continues to serve as a church-related and church-supported institution because of its mission to serve a special human need in a environment where faith and knowledge interact to enrich our lives and develop Christian leader ship for church and society. The geographical location of Lydia Patterson Institute presents to the Church a continuing strategic opportunity for the preparation of persons from United States, Mexico and Latin American for mission and ministry in an international cross-cultural setting. President LPI for the last eleven years. Honorary degree: Doctor Of Human Letters, From Oklahoma City University1996 BBA from UTEP Mr. Hector Lachica Principal of Lydia Patterson Institute Started at LPI August 2003 University of Texas at El Paso BS in Education Sul Ross University MA in Education High School: Lydia Patterson Institute 1968 University of Texas at El Paso 1972 BS in Math/Engineering Teacher Certification in Math and Spanish BS of Science in Management from University of Maryland M.B.A. from Syracuse University Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary