Víctor M. Pagán, born November 21, 1944 in Puerto Rico, served the Church of God in a wide spectrum of ministries. Since 1964, he and Ada, his wife, pastored six churches in Puerto Rico and one in Texas. He was elected a member of the prestigious Church of God International Executive Council. Dr. Pagán’s leadership included ministry as the National Overseer of Puerto Rico (1982-1986), and Overseer of four Hispanic Regions (Southern, 1986-1988; North Central, 1988-1990; Western, 1990-1994; and South Central, 1994-1998). He was elected as the Assistant Director of Church of God World Missions for a four-year term and member of the Board of Directors, Church of God Hispanic Ministries.
Víctor served on numerous boards and committees over the past 61 years. He diligently performed with distinction on the Pentecostal Theological Seminary Board of Trustees; Church of God World Missions Board; Dallas Bible Institute; Editorial Evangélica; the Publication Board; and also the Church of God Doctrine and Polity Committee.
Dr. Pagán currently serves as a member of the Church of God General Board of Trustees and the Church of God Historical Commission. During his distinguished ministry, he has been a featured speaker for Lee University Convocation, the Church of God General Assembly Centennial Celebration (1986, Atlanta, Georgia), various conferences, and conventions literally around the world. After retiring in 2012, Dr. Pagán founded VIDA Foundation. “Vida” means life in English and the name VIDA comes from a combination of his name (VI for Víctor) and his wife’s name (DA from Ada). The Foundation ministry focus is upon pastoral care.
On December 18, 1965, Víctor married his beloved wife Ada. Together, they served side-by-side with dedicated commitment to God, family, church, and various ministries. Ada went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2024. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
VÍCTOR M. AND ADA PAGÁN
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November 11, 2025
