Dr. Willie Ulibarri
Dr. Willie C. Ulibarri, Jr. has dedicated over four decades to Christian ministry and leadership, holding roles that showcase his expertise in church development, outreach, and compassion ministries. He has led programs in urban theology, evangelism, and multi-site campus development. He has trained and mentored church leaders, equipping them to address the spiritual and practical needs of families in their communities. He is the founder of nonprofit organizations that provide sustainable solutions for marginalized communities worldwide
Relevant Experience
Director of Compassion & Intercultural Ministries: Overseen strategic initiatives to support underserved populations globally through compassion and intercultural ministries.
Ordained Associate Urban Pastor: Provides leadership at a prominent inner-city church in San Bernardino, CA, with multiple campuses nationally and internationally.
Senior Director of Local Outreach and Multi-Site Campuses:
Led outreach efforts and multi-campus operations for a congregation of 8,000 in Southern California and Townsville, Australia.
Ordained Senior Pastor and Church Planter: Successfully planted and revitalized churches, transforming struggling congregations into thriving spiritual hubs.
Founder of Inner-City Ministry: Established a faith-based nonprofit to provide support to inner-city individuals, children, and families.
Founder of a Community Development Corporation: Created an internationally recognized CDC to drive community development in underserved areas worldwide.
Oversaw and coordinated ministries such as Local Outreach, Inner-City Outreach, Urban Theology/Evangelism, New Church Plants, and Multi-Site Campus Development. Trained, equipped, and mentored individuals in church planting and compassion ministries, providing ongoing coaching and support.
Designed programs and materials to train churches in addressing the needs of the poor, unsheltered, and unemployed, as well as urban evangelism and discipleship strategies
Relevant Education
BA in Pastoral Ministries from MTI Bible Seminary / Southern California College
MA in Theology from MTI Bible Seminary / Fuller Theological Seminary
MA in Practical Ministries from Shiloh University
DMin from Shiloh University
Certification in Urban Transformation and Community Organizing from Claremont College
Intercultural Ministries Program Certification from Fuller Theological Seminary
Creative Works Authored
Dr. Ulibarri has authored numerous curricula and programs that empower churches to address complex social challenges, including poverty, homelessness, and unemployment. His materials are widely used for training leaders in urban evangelism, compassion ministries, and church planting.Through his innovative approach, Dr. Ulibarri bridges theological principles with actionable strategies, leaving a lasting impact on both individuals and communities.Notable contributions include:
Developing courses on Urban Theology and Compassion/Intercultural Ministries
Designing discipleship strategies that emphasize community engagement and local church development
Creating scalable frameworks for planting churches and revitalizing declining congregations