“Hi, I am Fede Apecena. I am originally from Argentina, where I began my career journey as a lawyer. Life took a beautiful turn when I followed my heart to Duke University to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. After that, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a missionary on the triple border of Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil, South America, for three unforgettable years as the Developer for Missions in the border areas and as a Chaplain. I have served in the North Georgia Conference since 2018, and part of my ministry work now is as Pastor for Hispanic-Latino Ministries at Hapeville First UMC and Chair of the Hispanic-Latino Committee. Those experiences have shaped me in profound ways. I am also blessed to be the father of three amazing children, and I get to share this wonderful journey with my love, Sandra, who brings so much joy into our lives.

I am excited about working as the Director of Basketball Ministries because this sport runs in my blood—my entire family played basketball, my son plays wheelchair basketball, and we watch a lot of it. In the words of Dani Rojas: “Basketball is life! (sort off)”

I believe that sports are life-giving and great for building a team mentality, setting us up to show that not only are we not alone, but we achieve greatness through the need for others and others’ need for us.

I can’t wait for the 2025 basketball season with the St. Paul community and neighbors.”