Solutions for Ministry exists to equip pastors and church leaders with practical systems that support healthy leadership, sustainable volunteer engagement, and long-term ministry effectiveness.
Why This Work Matters
Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how volunteer burnout, unclear systems, and constant turnover quietly undermine otherwise healthy churches.
Most of the time, the issue isn’t vision or commitment—it’s the absence of a clear, repeatable framework that leaders can rely on as the church grows.
The 5 Key Pillars of Volunteer Management framework was developed out of real ministry experience, real challenges, and real churches navigating growth, transition, and change.
Before launching Solutions for Ministry, I served in senior leadership roles within large, volunteer-driven ministries, including as Director of Development at one of the largest churches in America. In that role, I helped support and coordinate a volunteer ecosystem of more than 5,000 volunteers.
I also served on the senior leadership team for a national crusade ministry, contributing to more than 98 stadium and arena events and helping train and equip over 17,000 volunteers over time.
These experiences shaped my conviction that healthy volunteer ministries are not built on charisma or constant recruiting—but on clear systems, intentional leadership development, and sustainable rhythms.
Experience at Scale
Luis Martinez-Soto
Founder
Churches and Ministry Organizations Served
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Healthy churches are built when leaders are equipped, volunteers are supported, and systems serve people—not the other way around.
Every training and workshop is designed to be practical, adaptable, and respectful of each church’s culture, theology, and leadership structure.
Meet Your Instructors / Consultants
Luis Martinez-Soto
Luis Martínez-Soto is the founder of Solutions for Ministry and the creator of the 5 Key Pillars of Volunteer Management framework. He previously served as Director of Volunteer Development at one of the largest churches in the United States, leading more than 5,000 volunteers and training over 17,000 across the U.S. and Latin America.
Joseph Rios
Pastor of Iglesia Generaciones in Houston with twenty-five years of full-time ministry experience. Bilingual leader shepherding a growing church with strategic vision. Married, father of four. Passionate about disciple-making, leadership development, and coaching pastors and their families toward health, sustainability, productivity, and long-term ministry impact globally with excellence and integrity.
Ev. Elias Anacondia
Pastor of Iglesia Generaciones in Houston with twenty-five years of full-time ministry experience. Bilingual leader shepherding a growing church with strategic vision. Married, father of four. Passionate about disciple-making, leadership development, and coaching pastors and their families toward health, sustainability, productivity, and long-term ministry impact globally with excellence and integrity.