Lillian Torres, one of the Columbia Union’s 2018 Notable Persons of Honor, has relied on God throughout her 24 years in full-time ministry, with 13 years of self-supported work and nine years as a medical missionary. She currently serves as Bible worker trainer and coordinator for the Pennsylvania Conference, and was nominated by its president, Gary Gibbs. He calls her a “tireless worker who is making a valuable contribution to the Lord’s work.” Torres was born and raised in New York City in a family with two parents and four brothers. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication, a master’s in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University (Mich.) and has completed a medical missionary training course. Using her education, Torres has served in various capacities, including serving as a medical missionary, conducting evangelism workshops and presenting discipleship training.