hilda hernandez

Pastor Hilda Hernández

Soli Deo gloria. | For God's Glory

Pastor Hilda Hernández is a dedicated minister, counselor, and leader with over eighteen years of experience serving the body of Christ. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University and a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University, where she graduated top of her class. 

Alongside her husband, Pastor Rey Hernández, she pastors Refugio de Amor Church — a prophetic house of radical worship and a conduit of Jesus’ love. Married for 25 years, they are proud parents of Isaiah and Ileana and are committed to building strong, Christ-centered families.

Pastor Hilda is the founder of WINGS (Women who Impart, Nurture, and Gather in Sisterhood), a nonprofit organization that unites women from diverse backgrounds. Through conferences, workshops, counseling, and community events, WINGS empowers women to discover God’s love and purpose for their lives.

In addition to her pastoral and ministerial work, Pastor Hilda has served as a pastoral and administrative secretary, a Spanish teacher, and spent over six years in banking, specializing in personal and auto loans. She currently serves on the board of Hispanos Emprendedores, contributing as both secretary and writer for their magazine. She is a missionary and counseling pastor with MIBA (Open Arms International Mission) She had traveled to Honduras and Costa Rica to preach the gospel and bring help to communities in need. 

As a counselor, she provides a safe space for marriages and individuals to find emotional and spiritual healing. Using Biblical truth, spiritual tools, and practical techniques, Pastor Hilda helps people navigate trauma, mend relationships, and strengthen their walk with God. Her passion is discipleship — guiding others to not only proclaim the Gospel but live it out in every area of life. Her Master’s project focused on bridging the gap between proclaiming and affirming the Gospel, highlighting the essential practices of prayer, studying the Word, worship, community living, and service.

With a heart for the hurting and a call to serve the streets and communities in need, Pastor Hilda lives by the motto: Live to worship, and worship to live. She often encourages others with this simple yet powerful reminder: Keep moving forward, and glorify God in all things. Be intentional in everything you do. 

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