That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17
EMi Director
Rev. Joel La Torre
Rev. La Torre is the Founder of the Educational Ministerial Institute. Rev. La Torre understood a very important need within his church and the area he served, that most institutes in this area were in Spanish and were not offering an English institute of excellence, quality, and affordability.
Rev. La Torre's since 2008 has been the lead pastor of Living Water Church. Living Water Church has 3rd generational Hispanics which only dominate the English language. The Educational Ministerial Institute was created to answer to the need of Living Water Church.
EMI was birthed in the heart of Rev. La Torre with a passion to develop a proper curriculum that would benefit laity, church leaders, and develop ministers.
Leadership
Rev. La Torre is the Lead Pastor of Living Water Church in Woodland Park, NJ since 2008. His leadership alongside his wife Rev. Dinora La Torre created a culture and a church of multi cultural nations.
Rev. La Torre is the official Sworn Chaplain of the Woodland Park Police Department. Rev. La Torre serve the 30 men and women department since 2012. His passion to help Law Enforcement is evident in the testimonies his officer share with others.
Education
Lee University, BA in Theology
New York Theological Seminary
ITHIRST Spiritual Companionship Certificate, Seton Hall University
The Police Chaplain Program
The International Conference of Police Chaplains, Member
NJ CRISIS INTERVENTION ICISF
Police Resiliency Officer - State of NJ Attorney General DOJ
Awards
In 2016 Rev. La Torre was awarded the highest honor that can be bestowed to a civilian. He was awarded the NJ STATE PBA Silver card. The State PBA Silver card is awarded to those who have demonstrated support to the Police Department. A Silver card holder is a highly coveted membership. A silver card holder is treated with the upmost respect withing the Law Enforcement community.
Personal
Rev. La Torre is married to his high school sweet heart for over 19 years, Rev. Dinora La Torre, and together they have three wonderful girls; Alyssa, Janessa, and Emeli.