Leadership

Cruz Mario Paniagua Zabaleta

Global Co-Catalyst for the Church Planting Network

Venezuela

Cruz, a Venezuelan global leader based in São Paulo, Brazil, has significantly impacted the church and theological education in Latin America, holding various leadership roles. Cruz founded the Church Planting Center in Latin America (CPX), which has facilitated the birth of thousands of churches annually, and now leads Xpan Global, an organization focused on strategic multiplication. His academic background includes engineering, a master’s in theology, and a DMin. Currently, he serves as the South American North Superintendent for the Church of God, and is passionate about preaching, leadership development, and team building. Cruz lives with his wife, Keydi, and their four children.