What Semilla does

Semilla, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1986 by José L. González and headquartered in Cape Charles, Virginia, that develops Latin American Christian leaders to transform regional culture through biblical worldview education. Its core product is the Escuela de Liderazgo Transformacional (Transformational Leadership School), established in 2013, which delivers five Spanish-language diplomado programs (Diplomado en Liderazgo Transformacional, Discipulado y Crecimiento Espiritual, Adoración y Ministerio Congregacional, Apologética Cristiana, and Teología y Ministerio Transformacional) through in-person extension schools and asynchronous distance learning moderated by local coordinators across Latin America. Complementing these programs is the Latin American Leadership Program (LALP), a flagship partnership with Regent University that has facilitated 90 leaders to obtain graduate degrees through 110 entrusted scholarships, plus the "Transformados por el Pacto" marriage discipleship program and the proprietary "Machismo y Matriarcado" book available as eBook in ePub and Kindle formats.

The underlying technology is a modest web-based learning management system for diplomado delivery with PDF study materials and digital book distribution, supported by bilingual content marketing via the semilla.org website, a Facebook presence, and email newsletter subscriptions. The business model combines tax-deductible donations (the primary revenue source as a 501(c)(3)) with diplomado tuition fees of $120-$150 per course plus $5-$6 in PayPal processing fees. The organization also serves as a strategic advisor to partner networks including COICOM, Alberto Mottesi Evangelistic Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Transforma Latinoamérica, and others, generating goodwill and reach rather than direct contract revenue.

Name

Semilla

Legal name

Semilla, Inc.

Website

https://semilla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Semilla is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that develops Latin American Christian leaders through graduate scholarships with Regent University, five Spanish-language diplomado programs, and marriage discipleship resources, serving individuals across 20+ countries.

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Product category

Christian Leadership Development and Theological Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Christian leadership training
• Theological education programs
• Marriage discipleship resources
• Nonprofit ministry services
• Biblical worldview education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Semilla relies primarily on donations from individuals and organizations who support cultural transformation in Latin America. Donations are tax-deductible for US donors and can be made via PayPal or check.
2. Diplomado Tuition Fees: The Leadership School generates revenue through tuition fees for five diplomado programs. Course fees range from $120-$150 per course, with additional PayPal processing fees of $5-6. Programs include study materials in PDF format.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Semilla develops Latin American Christian leaders through a portfolio of Spanish-language theological and leadership education programs (five diplomados covering theology, discipleship, worship, apologetics, and transformational leadership), graduate scholarships via Regent University's LALP program, marriage discipleship through Transformados por el Pacto, and the book Machismo y Matriarcado. Programs are delivered in-person at extension schools across Latin America and online via a web-based learning management system, supported by donations and modest per-course tuition fees.

Product overview

Semilla is a Latin American Christian leadership development organization offering a portfolio of educational programs and resources. Its primary offering is the Escuela de Liderazgo Transformacional (Transformational Leadership School), a platform providing five diploma programs: Diplomado en Teología y Ministerio Transformacional (8 courses), Diplomado en Discipulado y Crecimiento Espiritual (5 courses), Diplomado en Adoración y Ministerio Congregacional (4 courses), Diplomado en Apologética Cristiana (6 courses), and Diplomado en Liderazgo Transformacional (5 courses). These programs are complemented by the Latin American Leadership Program (LALP), a partnership with Regent University offering graduate scholarships. The organization also provides Transformados por el Pacto, a marriage discipleship program, and the book/resource 'Machismo y Matriarcado' for cultural transformation. Programs are delivered in Spanish and English, both in-person and online, serving Christian leaders throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplomado en Teología y Ministerio Transformacional An 8-course diploma program covering theological foundations, leadership in the Latin American context, Bible study methods, Old and New Testament overviews, church and society, and church history. Designed for active church members and leaders seeking spiritual formation and practical Christian service.
• Diplomado en Discipulado y Crecimiento Espiritual A 5-course diploma program focused on Christian freedom, devotional life, spiritual gifts, generational vision, and divine justice through the study of Romans. Emphasizes practical spiritual growth and freedom from spiritual bondages.
• Diplomado en Adoración y Ministerio Congregacional A 4-course diploma program covering biblical foundations of worship, the true worshiper, prophetic gifts in congregational worship, and the historical panorama of Christian worship and music.
• Diplomado en Apologética Cristiana A 6-course diploma program covering Christian apologetics fundamentals, arguments for God's existence, Bible reliability, Jesus Christ and truth, world religions, and current religious sects and movements.
• Diplomado en Liderazgo Transformacional A 5-course diploma program examining biblical foundations of leadership, healing roots of Latin American leadership, church leadership principles, generational vision, and challenges of servant leadership in local churches.
• Latin American Leadership Program (LALP) A highly selective scholarship program with Regent University offering graduate education (Master's or Doctorate) for emerging Christian leaders in Iberoamerica across Communications, Leadership, Divinity, Business, Education, Counseling, Government, or Law, combined with Semilla-provided mentoring and biblical worldview training.
• Transformados por el Pacto A marriage discipleship program based on the book Machismo y Matriarcado, designed for couples seeking radical transformation through covenant marriage principles. Available for group couples sessions and online for individual couples.
• Machismo y Matriarcado Book A book by José L. González examining the toxic cultural roots of machismo and matriarchy in Latin American culture, exploring their origins, manifestations in families, spiritual causes of underdevelopment, and biblical keys for transformation. Available as eBook in ePub and Kindle formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 Latin American leaders educated through Regent University graduate programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Semilla was founded by the first Latin American graduate of Regent University and maintains a flagship partnership for the Latin American Leadership Program (LALP). Semilla had offices on campus for 16 years (1990-2006) and serves the university by advising officials, connecting faculty and students with Latin America through travel, conferences, internships, and partnerships.
• Alberto Mottesi Evangelistic AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985Partnership since 1985, most notably in the 1992 tour of 18 countries 'Latinoamérica 500,' the book 'Latinoamérica 500 Años Después,' the project 'Latinoamérica Nueva,' and current project 'Dignidad América 2020.' Dr. Alberto Mottesi is Latin America's most productive mass evangelist reaching presidents and notable leaders.
• Cruzada Estudiantil y Profesional Para Cristo (Campus Crusade for Christ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based global ministry working in Latin America since the 1970s. Cooperated in many international gatherings including 'Encuentro '95' and currently in distribution of 'El Desarrollo del Líder' web-based study tool designed to reach 250,000 leaders and professionals in three years.
• COICOM (Iberoamerican Confraternity of Christian Communicators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOICOM stages the largest annual gathering of Christian leaders in Latin America. Semilla has served as strategic advisor for several years, supplying competent speakers and organizing mini-gatherings at each congress.
• Transforma LatinoaméricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American version of the global Transform World movement. Semilla is deeply integrated into leadership, supplying ideas, strategies, and leadership contacts throughout Latin America.
• Chrysalis InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational ministry partner with collaborative fraternal relationship.
• ACSI Latinoamérica (Association of Christian Schools International)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational association of Christian schools with fraternal collaborative relationship in Latin American branches.
• CBN Latinoamérica (Christian Broadcasting Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian media network with collaborative fraternal relationship in Latin America.
• La Red Internacional de Hombres de Negocios CristianosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Christian business network with collaborative fraternal relationship.
• Enfoque a la Familia – Latinoamérica (Focus on the Family)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-focused ministry with fraternal collaborative relationship in Latin America.
• RLAAC (Red Latinoamericana de Abogados Cristianos, Advocates International)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatin American network of Christian lawyers affiliated with Advocates International with collaborative fraternal relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Luis Palau Association: Major Latin American evangelical evangelism and leadership training organization founded by the late Luis Palau, with continental reach and a similar faith-based, donation-funded operating model.
• Haggai Institute: Trains evangelical leaders globally with a focus on multiplying indigenous leaders, including significant Latin American programming. Highly comparable mission, donor-funded model, and leader-development focus.
• Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI): Provides Spanish-language theological and leadership diploma programs to Latin American students; directly comparable as a Bible-college/diploma-based training model.
• Latin America Mission: Faith-based non-profit focused on Christian leadership development and church planting across Latin America with comparable continental scope and ministry model.

Broad incumbents

• Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru): Global evangelical organization with substantial Latin American operations and a documented Semilla partner relationship; provides leadership development resources at much larger scale.
• Biblica (formerly International Bible Society): Produces Spanish-language Bible engagement and leadership materials across Latin America; an adjacent peer operating in faith-based content and Christian leader equipping.
• Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS Español): Operates Spanish-language extension and online seminary programs for Latin American leaders; competes for the same LALP-style graduate education audience but at much larger scale.
• CBN Latinoamérica: Major Christian media ministry with a Semilla GTM partnership; reaches Latin American Christian households at scale and overlaps in the Spanish-language faith formation market.

Emerging players

• Advocates International (RLAAC): A documented Semilla partner; trains Christian lawyers and civic leaders across Latin America — a partial-overlap peer serving a related professional-leader segment.
• Enfoque a la Familia (Focus on the Family Latin America): A Semilla GTM partner that delivers family and marriage formation content across Latin America — a direct thematic overlap with Semilla's Transformados por el Pacto marriage program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ProfesorJoseLGonzalez
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/semilla-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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