Share Your Voice
Transform Theological Discussions
Join our community of Latine theologians, scholars, activists, and artists who work to challenge traditional perspectives
Become a ContributorYour Voice Creates Impact
Open Plaza contributors are reshaping conversations about faith and justice, creating real change in communities and institutions.
Multiple Ways to Share Your Perspective
Open Plaza welcomes diverse forms of expression and scholarship that connect faith, culture, and social change.
Articles
Share your insights, reflections, and research through written content ranging from academic articles to personal reflections. Consider submitting essays, opinion pieces, think pieces, notes on research, book and film reviews.
Podcasts & Audio
Record conversations, interviews, or spoken reflections that explore faith and belief.
Video
Create visual content including lectures, discussions, or creative expressions that bring important concepts to life.
Educational Resources
Develop curricula, lesson plans, or teaching materials that help communities engage with new approaches to faith and justice.
Creative Writing & Visual Arts
Submit your poems, fiction, creative nonfiction, plays, photography and photo essays.
Community Initiatives
Document and share community organizing approaches, faith-based activism models, or spiritual practice frameworks.
How to Join Our Community
We've made our process simple and supportive to welcome new voices while maintaining the quality of our platform.
Share Your Idea
Fill out our simple contributor form telling us about yourself, your interests, and the type of content you'd like to create. We welcome ideas at any stage of development.
Connect With Our Team
Our editorial team will review your idea and schedule a friendly conversation to discuss how it aligns with Open Plaza's mission and how we can support your work.
Create Your First Piece
With our guidance, you'll develop your first contribution. Don't worry if you're new to this—we provide feedback and support throughout the process to help your ideas shine.
Join Our Community
Once your work is published, you'll become part of our network with access to resources, collaboration opportunities, and ongoing support for your future contributions.
How Contributing Benefits You
When you share your voice with Open Plaza, you gain more than just a platform—you join a supportive community with real impact.
Wider Audience
Your work reaches thousands of readers monthly, including academic institutions, community organizations, and faith practitioners who are hungry for fresh perspectives.
Editorial Support
Get guidance from experienced editors who understand your perspective and will help your ideas reach their fullest potential—whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out.
Community Connection
Join a vibrant community of thinkers and activists who provide feedback, collaboration opportunities, and a sense of belonging in your intellectual journey.
Professional Recognition
Build your professional profile and gain recognition as a thought leader whose ideas matter and make a difference in academic and community contexts.
Growth Opportunities
Access workshops, speaking invitations, and professional development resources exclusive to our contributors that can advance your career and impact.
Real-World Impact
Influence curriculum development and community practices through your work, seeing your ideas transform into action across partner institutions and organizations.
Voices From Our Community
Our diverse community includes scholars, activists, pastors, and community leaders sharing perspectives that matter.
Isabel Gonzalez
Communications Coordinator
Contributing to Open Plaza has connected me with communities and scholars I never would have reached through traditional academic publishing. My work now informs classroom discussions across three continents.
Marta Lucía Vargas
Open Plaza Chief Editor
Open Plaza has given me a platform to share our community's spiritual practices and organizing approaches. The editorial support helped me translate lived experiences into resources others can use.
René Velarde
Professor at Azusa Pacific University
As an early-career scholar, Open Plaza provided me with mentorship and a supportive community that has been instrumental in developing my voice and theological perspective.
Questions You Might Have
Find answers to common questions about sharing your work with Open Plaza.
Not at all! We value diverse forms of knowledge and expertise. While we welcome contributors with formal education, we equally value community practitioners, activists, and those with lived experience. Our focus is on the quality of ideas and their relevance to our mission rather than formal credentials.
We welcome content that explores the connection between faith, social justice, cultural identity, and community transformation from Latine perspectives. This includes liberation approaches to spirituality, fresh interpretations of sacred texts, faith-based organizing, spiritual practices, educational innovation, and cultural expressions of faith. If you're unsure about your topic, our team is happy to discuss how it might fit!
Open Plaza publishes content in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and indigenous languages of the Americas. We encourage multilingual submissions and can provide translation support for selected contributions to reach broader audiences. We believe language diversity is essential to authentic expression.
While Open Plaza operates primarily as a community platform, we do offer honoraria for certain commissioned pieces and special projects. We're also committed to connecting contributors with paid speaking opportunities, workshops, and consulting roles through our network. Our team can provide more information about compensation possibilities during the application process.
There's no minimum requirement. Some contributors publish monthly, while others contribute quarterly or for special series. We work with each contributor to establish a sustainable pace that respects their other commitments while maintaining connection with our audience.