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Lovett and Rocca quote Rev. Rodriguez – Is Church Open for Easter? Answers Vary Across the U.S. and World
“This Easter is basically ‘Come back to church,’ Easter,” said Sam Rodriguez, president of theNational Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. “Let’s do it safely. Let’s come back tohugging and loving and supporting one another.” Find the full article here [behind...
Connecticut – Heading into Easter, Christian Flag flying in Central Park for first time ever in New Britain, CT
“Today I am proud. I commend Carmelo [Rodriguez] and I commend the clergy at theCommunity of Faith to take this day of the most sacred week in Christianity to raise that flag inthe name of Jesus,” said Rev. Abraham Hernandez, national chapter director of the...
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez: Hispanic and Latino voters’ to-do list – Biden admin must address these 3 issues
Unity requires a commitment to humility, bipartisanship and compassionThroughout the years, political parties have oversimplified Hispanic and Latino voters.However, like all members of racial and ethnic groups, we are not homogenous. When politicalparties...
Las Vegas Chapter Director, Dr. Pagán, helps facilitate 10,000 vaccines to local community
Dr. Jose Pagán and his congregation converted their sanctuary into Las Vegas’ largestimmunization site for the Latino community.Take a minute to listen and watch Dr. Pagán’s FB Live testimony.https://fb.watch/4x7qfXTGe0/
Dr. Carlos Campo discusses impact on political landscape should Senate pass the current Dream and Promise Act
"Hispanics recall that, despite promises to the contrary, the Obama-Biden team never reformedimmigration as we had hoped."With the current border crisis—fueled in part by propaganda in Latin American countriesabout a new, pro-immigrant president—Biden needs an early...
Samuel Rodriguez warns Biden’s immigration policies give ‘green light’ to cartels, traffickers
A prominent Christian leader has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s immigrationpolicies, asserting that lax enforcement procedures amount to a “wink and a nod” for cartelsand human smugglers.The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic...
The Lamb’s Agenda Hoy: The Pastor in 2030
On March 10, Girien Salazar spoke Salomon Paredes, Executive Director of the NHCLC DMVChapter about the “the pastor in 2030,” the Promise Keepers 2021 event happening in July, andan upcoming webinar by Marketplace Chaplains. Los Promise Keepers 2021 - July 16-17,...
Rev. Rodriguez honors and celebrates the life of evangelist Luis Palau
The reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the NHCLC, honors and celebrates the life ofevangelist Luis Palau in this segment from CBN News.https://youtu.be/rr98ys145xM Other media...
The Lamb’s Agenda Hoy: Cumbre Internacional de Lideres
On March 3, 2021, Girien R. Salazar spoke with influential (Latino) Christian leaders PastorEdwin Mendoza and Rev. Abraham Hernandez about Arizona’s recent Pastor and LeadersConference, CTC Awareness, and Promise Keepers 2021. CTC Awareness:...
Finding hope and faith through new app
On Good Morning America, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez discusses his new app for millennialscalled "Faithful," immigration reform, and leaves millions of viewers with a special Faith Fridaymessage of hope. Watch...
A Call to Thrive: A pastoral perspective on faith, politics, Hispanic values, and moving beyond survival mode
World Magazine’s Marvin Olasky interviews Rev. Rodriguez on faith, politics, Hispanic values,and moving beyond survival mode. https://world.wng.org/2021/02/a_call_to_thrive Click HERE to view the article in PDF.
The Lamb’s Agenda Hoy: The deceptively named “Equality Act”
Rev. Girien Salazar interviews Greg Baylor, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, todiscuss the deceptively named “Equality Act.”Click HERE to listen to the full interview.
NHCLC Churches in Connecticut help lead COVID-19 education and prevention initiative
An initiative aimed at COVID-19 communication, risk reduction, and prevention in communitiesof color is expanding into eastern Connecticut, thanks to a $138,000 grant from the CommunityFoundation of Eastern Connecticut.The support from the Community Foundation enables...
Rev. Rodriguez urges elected officials to not attempt to address inequality by making others less equal
"The answer to a rightwing culture war is not a leftwing culture war. Our elected officials mustnot attempt to address inequality by making others less equal. The National Hispanic ChristianLeadership Conference joins Latino Catholics in opposing the Equality Act....
Rev. Rodriguez on CBN News’ Faith Nation: Christian nationalism and American exceptionalism
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez addresses Christian nationalism and American exceptionalism. “I am aChristian before I am an American . . . We can be patriotic and not drink the kool-aid ofChristian nationalism.” Click HERE to listen to his full remarks.
Rev. Tony Suarez offers perspective into survey that reveals “Americans less enthusiastic about socialism after 2020 election”
Tony Suarez, of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, attributed the surge in support for Trump and the Republicans among Latinos to fears of socialism, the economic system that caused many of them to flee their home countries in the first place....
Rev. Rodriguez joins Tom, Amy, and Sydni on Hope Today; discuss inspiration and crisis
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, author, speaker, and president of the National Hispanic ChristianLeadership conference, join Tom, Amy, and Sydni on the Hope Today talk show on theCornerstone Television Network.https://youtu.be/HCsqHzlV84Q
NHCLC’s Joppa Health share ministry reaches milestone, Distributes $100k toward Member medical expenses
In February 2021, the NHCLC’s Joppa Health Share ministry, which began in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic, reported having distributed $100,000 toward members’ medical expenses. Joppa Health Share is a non-profit healthcare sharing ministry that believes that...
Rev. Rodriguez’s, Suarez’s Condemnation of Capitol Riots featured in CBN op-ed
There is no such thing as a righteous riot. It is the equivalent of robbing the bank and asking God to bless the heist," said NHCLC president Rev. Sam Rodriguez, who described those in the mob as political extremists. "This is a fringe radical group with a religious...
Instagram Interview: Rev. Rodriguez on LightWorkers
LightWorkers, a faith-forward community celebrating the good all around us, interviewed Rev. Samuel Rodriguez on COVID, thriving, and God's faithfulness. Watch & listen to the full interview here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKh2gLdhLe6/
Podcast Interview: From Survive to Thrive Pt. 1
Dr. James Dobson Family Institute // En una entrevista con el Dr. Tim Clinton, el reverendo Rodríguez Pastor Samuel Rodríguez sostiene que la mayoría de las personas están en modo de supervivencia perpetua. Desafía a los cristianos a no contentarse simplemente con...
Rev. Rodriguez told his congregation Sunday that America needs to hear a message of repentance
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, who delivered a prayer at Trump’s inauguration and has also advised him, told his congregation Sunday that America needs to hear a message of repentance. “We must all...
Rev. Rodriguez, Influential Christians urge believers to Repent and Put God’s Kingdom Before Politics
Other Christian Leaders Also Encouraging Believers to Seek God First Other Christian leaders across the country have voiced their concerns over the violence and chaos that consumed the Capitol, as well as the broader problem of idolizing America's political...
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez calls for repentance in sermon after Capitol storming
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference who delivered a prayer at Trump’s inauguration and has also advised him, told his congregation Sunday that America needs to hear a message of repentance. “We must all...
The COVID-19 books have arrived: From Pope Francis, John Piper, N.T. Wright and more
“From Survive to Thrive: Live a Holy, Healed, Healthy, Happy, Humble, Hungry, and Honoring Life” by Samuel Rodriguez “From Survive to Thrive” by Samuel Rodriguez. Courtesy image The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez dedicates this book to his eldest daughter, who survived time in...
Barack Obama Facing Backlash for Taking a Shot at Evangelical Hispanics Who Supported Trump
Obama's comments also received a harsh response from the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). The organization represents 42,000-plus US churches and many additional churches spread throughout...
Son of Cuban Immigrants: ‘Latino Exodus’ from Dem Party Due to ‘Embrace of Socialism’
On Election Night, the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, described Latino voters as “America’s firewall against socialism.” Echoing a similar refrain to that of Sobo, Rodriguez told CBN News that Latino voters...
Samuel Rodriguez: What Biden should learn about how Latinos voted in 2020
A few hours after Joe Biden was projected to win the 2020 presidential election, the former vice president made a big vow to the American people: “I will be a president for all Americans.” I hope Biden lives up to his promise, but if he truly means it, he will need to...
Voting your faith
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is the senior pastor of New Seasons Christian Worship Center, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and is one of President Trump’s evangelical advisers. He also prayed at Trump’s inauguration. He believes...
Latinos emerge as winners of 2020 election!
CBN News covered Election Day from 7:00 p.m. Eastern to midnight with live Election Night coverage, including the latest election returns and reaction from across the country. Here's the 11 p.m. broadcast from The 700 Club. In addition to the presidential race, our...
Deactivating Judicial Activism: Barrett Confirmed Exactly One Month After Her Supreme Court Nomination
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, head of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, said of Barrett, “She is a woman of great faith who has proven time and time again her commitment to advancing righteousness and justice in our nation. I pray God will guide her...
Lara Trump appeals to evangelical voters to support Donald Trump in Pensacola stop
Following Lara Trump's speech, there was a town hall event conducted by members of the president's Evangelical Advisory Board that included Pastor Paula White, senior pastor at the City of Destiney, a church outside of Orlando; Pastor Jentezen Franklin, senior pastor...
New England church leaders note ‘decision fatigue, exhaustion’ among those in ministry
A letter, signed by more than two dozen church leaders throughout New England, highlights what it refers to as “decision fatigue and exhaustion” of those in the ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic and period of racial unrest. Posted on the Massachusetts Council of...
‘Keep Faith an Everyday Part of Your Life’: New ‘Faithful’ App Delivers Ad-Free Content from Top Christian Leaders
For the first time ever, these Christian leaders have come together to provide an experience to help Christians everywhere connect with God. These faith leaders include Judah and Chelsea Smith of Churchome, Charlotte Gambill of LIFE Church, Levi and Jennie Lusko of...
Faith leaders react to mob at Capitol with prayers, calls for end to violence
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president, National Hispanic Leadership Conference and the Rev. Johnnie Moore, president, The Congress of Christian Leaders “Under these circumstances, there is no conceivable situation where what happened within the U.S. Capitol today is...
Biden releases immigration plan on the heels of NHCLC immigration proposal
Christian immigration advocacy groups praise Biden's plans as 'glimpse of hope,' News of the proposal came as faith leaders, including Hispanic evangelical leader the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, urged in the days before the inauguration for Biden to enact comprehensive...
Rev. Rodriguez responds to Biden plans for sweeping immigration effort, encourages Republicans to engage
"I do believe Republicans in the Senate saw how Latinos are independent voters who arecommitted to life, religious liberty and biblical justice, so this community is a critical communityto engage via the conduit of passing immigration reform," said Pastor Samuel...
TV Interview: CBN, Rev. Rodriguez on the Capitol Hill riot
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, appeared on the Tuesday afternoon edition of CBN's Newswatch to talk more about the Capitol riots and the upcoming events this week....
Latino Protestants more conservative, supportive of Trump than Latino Catholics, poll finds
Evangelical leaders such as the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, say Latinos have benefited from Trump through his economic opportunities and the Supreme Court justices he’s appointed “that respect the sanctity...
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez: From Survive to Thrive
Pastor Sam describes God’s prescription for pain and suffering with the use of seven words; words that need to define our focus, and purpose, and every thought we have or action we take. If we make our goal to HONOR and HUNGER for God alone, to desire to...
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez: On World AIDS Day 2020, COVID threatens to reverse the tide of saving lives
In the words of Ecclesiastes, there is “a time to keep silent, and a time to speak.” Now is the time to advocate, or speak up, on behalf of those in developing nations who are suffering with or are vulnerable to not only COVID-19 but also to long-standing infectious...
2020 Election Dubbed ‘Year of the Republican Woman’ as House GOP Sees Historic Rise
Speaking on CBN News on Election Night, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference President Samuel Rodriguez described Latino voters as “America’s firewall against socialism.” “Latinos just said ‘no’ to socialism,” he said, adding, “The Hispanic community just...
Trump’s Latino support could grow as Democrats seen as ‘party of infanticide’
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, senior pastor of New Season Christian Worship Center in Sacramento, California and president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference told The Christian Post that Latino support for Trump comes from strong beliefs on...
Evangelicals stick with Trump, see upside even if he loses
While many of Trump’s evangelical allies are white, the president’s campaign also worked to appeal to Latino voters and the GOP saw signs of improvement with that demographic in several states. The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, a Latino evangelical pastor who has advised...
NHCLC Leadership Featured in Israel Allies Foundation’s First Annual List of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies
This week Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) released its first annual list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies. Among the top 50 includes Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the NHCLC, and Rev. Carlos Ortiz, NHCLC Board Member. “Christian leaders who were selected to be...
NHCLC promotes technology-driven platform to help grandparents promote Judeo-Christian life-skills in grandkids.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) is promoting a nation-wide initiative aimed at empowering grandparents to seamlessly pass along their values and experiences to their grandkids using an online gaming platform. ...
NHCLC and Oral Roberts University Partner to Reach and Equip the Next Generation
The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has announced a new partnership with Oral Roberts University (ORU) to reach the next generation of Hispanic Evangelicals and equip them to lead in both ministry and the public square. The partnership will...
Meet the Hispanic evangelical minister challenging ‘AOC’
Pastor Fernando Cabrera leads a Sunday morning service at New Life Bronx Church in New York. Courtesy photo by Jonathan Mesiner Jack Jenkins (RNS) — Ever since Bronx City Councilman Fernando Cabrera announced his campaign to represent New York’s...
Statements: NHCLC and Faith Leaders Visit Border Facility at McAllen, TX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ1EKvC4uPk&feature=youtu.be Statement from Samuel Rodriguez:“The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference has facilitated three border visits in the last four weeks, and we will...
Evangelical Leaders Urge the President: Don’t Shut Down US Refugee Program
Leaders from some of the largest evangelical denominations are worried about recent reports that the Trump administration might effectively end the US refugee resettlement program. In a letter to President Trump, they implored him to not only keep the program but...
[Release] NHCLC partners with leading churches and ministries to advocate for life, religious liberty and biblical justice
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) is launching a series of nationwide campaigns to protect the sanctity of human life, defend religious liberty and advocate for biblical justice. The campaigns, drawn from the...
The Imago Dei Campaign: Evangelical Groups Say Gays Made in God’s Image
“For the image of God exists in all human beings: black and white; rich and poor; straight and gay; conservative and liberal; victim and perpetrator; citizen and undocumented; believer and unbeliever.” The leader behind the movement, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Jr.,...