Putting People First
He was an unusual man with an unusual background. Friends who knew him as a young man always commented on his warmth and kindness. He was elected as a student leader in his college mostly because other students liked and trusted him. When he interviewed for a job with a world famous organization, he thanked […]
Donkeys and Elephants Aside, the Church Must Focus on the Lamb
Over the last few years in America, we have witnessed the unthinkable. We have seen division and unrest shake the foundations of our communities and challenge the values we hold dear. Our culture has become increasingly polarized, divided by ideologies that run counter to the Word of God. Many in the Church have felt pressured […]
Kindness
Recently Amy and I had a series of happy experiences. It began in Chicago at an event hosted by a special friend. The conference was filled both with exuberant and positive people but also with God’s anointing and blessings. After I spoke on Saturday morning, we flew back to Kentucky for another commitment. That weekend […]
Caring About People
Dan and Dorothy owned a canning business in Michigan. They worked closely with local farmers to can fresh vegetables and market the products regionally. Dan developed a good relationship with the farmers who trusted him with their business. Customers were equally positive about Dan’s canned food and the company flourished. In 1927 Dan and Dorothy […]
What Really Lost Last Night
Last night’s election was not simply a contest of personalities or parties; it was a decisive stand taken by Americans against a set of ideologies and social constructs that have increasingly dominated the national conversation. This wasn’t just about whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump won or lost. It was about a clear rejection of […]
Don’t Listen to the No’s
Charles Darrow was an undistinguished heater salesman who lived in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. In 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression, Charles had one thing that he loved to do, visit Atlantic City, New Jersey. Charles had little money to spend so he walked the streets of Atlantic City, imagining himself as […]
NHCLC Announces Launch of Center for Ministerial Health and Annual Leadership Gathering
The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) celebrated its annual gathering, bringing together 350 attendees from 29 chapters across the United States for a day of inspiring speeches, impactful programming, and the exciting announcement that the Leadership Summit will now be an annual event. This gathering represents thousands of churches throughout the United States and […]
Never Stop
Jacob had always worked hard. When his family moved from Iowa to New Mexico so his father could run a prospecting business, although he was barely a child, Jacob was expected to work with his dad. When the United States entered World War I, Jacob enlisted in the army. He served in the Philippines, then […]
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference to host 2024 Latino Evangelical Leadership Summit
On October 15, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) will host the 2024 Latino Evangelical Leadership Summit from 9 am to 2 pm at the prestigious Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. The theme for this year’s summit is “strength,” which encapsulates the Hispanic church’s collective resolve and commitment to fortifying communities through […]
Rev. Samuel Rodríguez is considered “one of the most influential figures in American politics”
Rev. Samuel Rodríguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), was recently featured in an NBC news article as “one of the most influential figures in American politics today” With a multifaceted career as a pastor, author, film producer, speaker, and civil rights activist, Rodríguez has emerged as one of the world’s leading […]