Ruben Casabona is no stranger to the Lake Union territory. After graduating with a Bachelor of Religion from Universidad Peruana Union in Lima, Peru, he earned his MDiv at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He is in the process of completing a DMin with a concentration in mass media for ministry at Andrews University.
Debbie Michel
August 28, 2024Since 2021, Casabona served as the media and communication pastor at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. He coordinated audiovisual production for worship services and special events, as well as produced content for the church’s social media.
Prior to his time at Keene, he was a pastor and digital evangelism strategist in the Carolina Conference.
Casabona is no stranger to the Lake Union territory. After graduating with a Bachelor of Religion from Universidad Peruana Union in Lima, Peru, he earned his MDiv at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He is in the process of completing a DMin with a concentration in mass media for ministry at Andrews University.
While at Andrews, he interned as media pastor at One Place Fellowship and produced videos for the multicultural ministry department at the Lake Union.
“I’m excited to join the Lake Union Conference team and to be part of its mission of sharing hope and building community,” said Casabona. “I’m looking forward to leveraging communications and media to connect with our churches, conferences and the broader community in meaningful ways.”
Debbie Michel, Lake Union director of communication, said she eagerly anticipates Ruben assisting departments with publicity efforts while building on the 116-year history of the Lake Union Herald. “We’re hoping to continue making strides toward building an extensive digital footprint,” said Michel. “With Ruben’s passion and creativity, we plan to utilize all available tools and platforms to reach our members and help our churches and conferences harness technology for effective evangelism.”
Casabona is married to Cassie (nee Gilbert) and together they have an infant son Isaac. He begins Sept. 1, 2024. Please join us in welcoming them to the Lake Union.
