Nobody Cries When We Die: God, Community, and Surviving to Adulthood

Dr. Patrick B. Reyes is a Latinx practical theologian, educator, administrator, and institutional strategist. He currently serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Doctoral Initiatives at the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE). Informed by his experience with gang-affiliated, marginalized Latinx farm-working communities, and administration in higher education and private industry, Patrick consults, speaks, and advises leaders on institutional capacity building for faith communities seeking to embody their vision of justice and peace. Informed by his home community of Salinas, California, Patrick has published research focusing on the intersection of religious practice, community capacity building, social action, and theological education. Patrick holds degrees from Claremont School of Theology, Boston University School of Theology, and University of California, Sacramento. Patrick directs FTE's Doctoral Initiatives, including oversight of the process and awarding of Fellowships for Doctoral students of African, Latino/a, Asian, and First Nations decent. Patrick directs the design and process of mentorship, student support, and professional development opportunities, as well as strategic partnerships supporting scholars of color. In his work with partners, Patrick convenes the Mentoring Consortium. This work is in service to FTE's mission to cultivate diverse young adults to be faithful, wise and courageous leaders for the church and academy.