Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Jaime Hernandez joined the United States Air Force as a young man. There was just one catch: He didn’t speak English. To help him learn the language, he went to the first source that was helping him understand the most about his words.
He wrote to Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM), requesting tapes that he could play in his car while driving around base and the surrounding cities.
Before he had this idea, Hernandez couldn’t understand what Copeland was saying, nor did he understand the words of his drill sergeant at boot camp. “I didn’t know what orders were given, but I would follow what I saw the other soldiers doing,” Hernandez recalled with a grin.
Even though he couldn’t fully understand Kenneth Copeland, Jaime Hernandez continued to listen faithfully to Copeland’s tapes. After several weeks, he began to understand the English language better. Still, Hernandez couldn’t speak it himself.
Then, one night, a miracle happened. “I went to bed and when I woke up the next morning, the English language flowed fluently when I spoke,” he said. He believes this was a direct result of consistently listening to Kenneth Copeland’s teachings.
Partnering With a Source of Inspiration
At that point, Jaime and his wife, Bildad, became Partners with KCM in 1989.
Hernandez served in the U.S. Armed Forces for 23 years. According to him, it didn’t matter where he was stationed in the world; he and his family were connected to KCM through books, tapes, and the Partner letters. “It helped and strengthened us, and gave us answers as we sought the Lord,” shared Hernandez.
While on active duty in war zones, he had confidence that his wife and their family were praying for him. “I also knew that I had Kenneth Copeland and the KCM Prayer Advocates praying for me and my family,” he said.
This gave Jaime Hernandez and his wife peace and comfort during uncertain times. “We constantly heard Gloria [Copeland] teaching about safety and protection and Psalm 91,” said Bildad.
The Word was not only getting into the hearts of Jaime and Bildad, but also into their children’s.
Watch this to hear their story of protection when a car came at their van head-on— their children used their faith in God’s deliverance!
Jaime Hernandez Discovers Another Calling
After retiring from the military, Hernandez was hired at KCM in 2012 and eventually became the Latino Ministries Pastor at Eagle Mountain International Church (EMIC) in 2023.
In Fort Worth, Texas, the population is over 30% Latino. “The Latino community is very close to Brother Copeland’s heart,” said Pastor Jaime.
For many years, Hernandez and his wife volunteered their time to provide Spanish interpretation for EMIC Sunday and Wednesday services. In 2023, with the advent of EMIC Latino, Jaime stepped into the role of Pastor.
Watch as Pastor George Pearsons of Eagle Mountain International Church interviews Pastor Jaime.
With a focus on seeing Latino individuals and families live in the fullness of the blessing according to Ephesians 1:3, this ministry connects EMIC with the Spanish-speaking population both locally and around the world.
“We are passionate about helping people know God’s Word by demonstrating His unreserved love to all who reach out,” said Pastor Jaime. “I am honored to be part of the work that takes place at EMIC, reaching Spanish-speaking people for the glory of God.”
From a young man who couldn’t speak English to a career U.S. Military veteran, Pastor Jaime Hernandez is proof that when you commit your life to the Lord, marvelous things will happen. For more information about EMIC Latino, you may write to latino.info@kcm.org.
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