Isidro Piña was born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico and has been married to Blanca since 1984.  Together they have two children and a grandson.  Isidro came to the United States at the age of 14 and lived in San Antonio, Texas until he took his first appointment as a United Methodist minister.

Isidro received his call to ministry in 1988 but did not begin full-time ministry until 1991.  He graduated from Memorial High in San Antonio and received his undergrad from UT Pan American in Edinburg, Texas in 2004.  He went on to graduate school where he earned his MDiv from Southern Methodist University. Isidro did his CPE through the Methodist Health Ministries located in San Antonio, Texas. He also has worked on a Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis on Preaching and Worship.  

He has served different congregations in the former Rio Grande Conference which is now Rio Texas Conference.  His last church position was as Senior Pastor of El Buen Pastor UMC in Edinburg, Texas.  Currently, Isidro is Pastor for Spiritual Care and Regional Services and works with a team covering 74 counties in south Texas.

Isidro’s pastimes include going to the gym, running race events and spending time with his grandson.

Isidro initially served as the inaugural chaplain to Rio Grande Valley Toros FC, a position he was appointed to in 2018. Her served as volunteer chaplain from 2018-2023 until a move to the San Antonio area saw him hand chaplain duties to mentee, EJ Ruiz.

He is currently waiting on a new placement and assists with Spanish translation and advisement.