Pastor Michel Penichet is a Cuban pastor, missionary, chaplain, and Christian leader with more than 30 years of ministry experience serving churches and Christian organizations throughout Cuba. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theology with an emphasis in Missiology, along with additional theological and chaplaincy training from institutions in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the United States. Since his ordination in 2011, he has devoted his ministry to strengthening churches, equipping leaders, and advancing the Gospel through pastoral care, missions, and biblical discipleship.

El pastor Michel Penichet es un pastor, misionero, capellán y líder cristiano cubano con más de 30 años de experiencia ministerial sirviendo a iglesias y organizaciones cristianas en toda Cuba. Posee licenciaturas y maestrías en Teología con énfasis en Misiología, además de formación teológica y de capellanía adicional en instituciones de Cuba, Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos. Desde su ordenación en 2011, ha dedicado su ministerio a fortalecer iglesias, capacitar líderes y avanzar el Evangelio a través del cuidado pastoral, las misiones y el discipulado bíblico.

Pastor Michel serves as an advisor to senior evangelical leaders in Cuba, including the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Cuba and the President of the Alliance of Cuban Evangelical Churches. He has also served in national leadership with the Pastoral Unity Ministry, as well as in pastoral, missionary, chaplaincy, youth, and Christian education roles. Together with his wife, Yami, who faithfully serves alongside him in support of the ministry, Pastor Michel is committed to fostering church unity, developing Christian leaders, and helping churches work together to advance the Kingdom of Christ.

El pastor Michel funge como asesor de líderes evangélicos de alto rango en Cuba, incluyendo al Superintendente General de las Asambleas de Dios en Cuba y al Presidente de la Alianza de Iglesias Evangélicas de Cuba. También ha servido en liderazgo nacional con el Ministerio de Unidad Pastoral, así como en roles pastorales, misioneros, de capellanía, de juventud y de educación cristiana. Junto con su esposa, Yami, quien le sirve fielmente en apoyo del ministerio, el pastor Michel está comprometido a fomentar la unidad de la iglesia, desarrollar líderes cristianos y ayudar a las iglesias a trabajar juntas para avanzar el Reino de Cristo.

About Yami

Acerca de Yami

Yamilet “Yami” Coronado Oliva is a Cuban Christian leader, educator, and ministry partner who has faithfully served churches and Christian organizations throughout Cuba for many years. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Christian Education and Theology with an emphasis in Missiology and is completing a Master's degree in Christian Ministry. In addition to her theological education, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance and has extensive experience in business, finance, and administration. Throughout her ministry, she has been passionate about Christian education, discipleship, pastoral care, and strengthening the local church.

Yamilet “Yami” Coronado Oliva es una líder cristiana, educadora y socia de ministerio cubana que ha servido fielmente a iglesias y organizaciones cristianas en toda Cuba durante muchos años. Posee licenciaturas en Educación Cristiana y Teología con énfasis en Misiología, y está completando una maestría en Ministerio Cristiano. Además de su formación teológica, obtuvo una licenciatura en Contabilidad y Finanzas y cuenta con amplia experiencia en negocios, finanzas y administración. A lo largo de su ministerio, ha sido apasionada por la educación cristiana, el discipulado, el cuidado pastoral y el fortalecimiento de la iglesia local.

Yami serves alongside her husband, Pastor Michel Penichet, as part of their pastoral and chaplaincy ministry, supporting evangelical leaders, pastors, and churches across Cuba. She has held leadership roles within the Pastoral Unity Ministry and has served in Christian education, pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, and missions. Combining her administrative expertise with a heart for serving Christ, Yami is dedicated to encouraging believers, equipping leaders, and advancing the Gospel through unity, discipleship, and faithful service.

Yami sirve junto a su esposo, el pastor Michel Penichet, como parte de su ministerio pastoral y de capellanía, apoyando a líderes evangélicos, pastores e iglesias en toda Cuba. Ha ocupado roles de liderazgo dentro del Ministerio de Unidad Pastoral y ha servido en educación cristiana, ministerio pastoral, capellanía y misiones. Combinando su experiencia administrativa con un corazón para servir a Cristo, Yami está dedicada a animar a los creyentes, capacitar líderes y avanzar el Evangelio a través de la unidad, el discipulado y el servicio fiel.