Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has emerged as one of the nation's most influential evangelical leaders and one of the strongest pro-Israel voices within the Hispanic Christian community.
Raised in a Puerto Rican Pentecostal family, Rodriguez developed an early commitment to biblical authority, justice, and evangelism. Those convictions led him to champion Israel as both a vital democratic ally and an integral part of the biblical story, making him one of the leading pro-Israel voices in the Hispanic Christian community.
As president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, he has consistently affirmed Israel's right to exist in peace and security while encouraging greater cooperation between Christians and the Jewish community. Rodriguez has spoken out against anti-Semitism, participated in pro-Israel initiatives, and emphasized the shared biblical heritage that unites Christians and Jews. His leadership has helped expand Christian support for Israel across one of America's fastest-growing faith communities.