Biography
Samuel Rodriguez was born on September 29, 1969, in the United States. Raised in a Christian household, he developed a passion for ministry at an early age. Rodriguez earned a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University and later pursued theological studies, obtaining a Master’s degree.
At age 16, Rodriguez delivered his first sermon. He quickly grew to be a leading and acclaimed evangelical preacher. In 1992, he became an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination. In 2000, he founded the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC/CONEL), the largest Hispanic Evangelical Christian organization in the world. With over 40,000 Latino Evangelical churches as members, NHCLC/CONEL helps to cultivate a network of Latino leaders in the Christian community.
Rodriguez became a member of the board of the National Association of Evangelicals in 2006.
Samuel Rodriguez Family
Samuel Rodriguez is married to Eva Rodriguez, and the couple has three children. His family is known to be a central part of his life and ministry, often supporting him in his various endeavors.
His daughter Yvonne is married to Marthel Aleman. The couple are blessed with three children.
Samuel Rodriguez Church
Rodriguez is best known for his leadership in the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the largest Hispanic Christian organization globally. Since 2000, he has served as the president of the NHCLC, advocating for the interests of Hispanic evangelicals and engaging in various social and political issues. As a dynamic speaker, Rodriguez has had a significant impact on both the Christian and political spheres, addressing topics such as immigration reform, religious freedom, and social justice.
Rodriguez is a prominent figure in the Hispanic evangelical community. He has been a key figure in the White House and the NHCLC. Also, he served as an advisor to President Bush, President Obama, and Trump. Rodriguez was also featured as a speaker in White House and congressional meetings.
At the inauguration of Donald Trump, Rodriguez was invited to deliver an invocation . It was here that he met with Trump administration officials to discuss immigration reform measures. He pressed President Trump to reconsider the suspension of the refugee resettlement program. His argument was that it provided a lifeline for oppressed individuals. Rodriguez also sparked discussions at the White House, leading to the creation of the First Step Act. He signed an amicus brief on behalf of the NHCLC, which was cited in the Dobbs v. Jackson case.
Books
In addition to his leadership roles, Rodriguez is a prolific author. He has written several books on themes of faith, leadership, and the role of the Church in contemporary society. Some of his notable books include “Be Light,” “You Are Next,” and “Shake Free.”
Rodriguez’s book, Be Light, debuted at number one on the Los Angeles Times Bestseller List in June 2016. he also published “You Are Next” in 2019. The book was a Publishers Weekly best-seller.
His 2021 release, Persevere with Power, made the ECPA’s Christian Bestsellers Lists in both English and Spanish, as well as reaching #20 on the ECPA’s January 2022 Christian New Releases.
Rodriguez published his most recent book in April 2023. The book is titled “Your Mess, God’s Miracle: The Process Is Temporary, the Promise Is Permanent”, debuted at #15 on ECPA’s July 2023 Christian New Releases.
Rodriguez served as executive producer for the 20th Century Fox film Breakthrough. Oscar nominated the movie for Best Original Song. Also, it won a GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Film of the Year.
In 2019, Fox Searchlight film Flamin Hot announced Rodriguez as the executive producer. The film broke streaming records within the first 3 days of release and Variety named Flamin’ Hot one of its best films of 2023 so far. It is the first movie about a Hispanic person with a Hispanic producer, writer, director, and leading man and woman. It is also the first faith-family movie streaming on both Disney + and Hulu simultaneously.
Samuel Rodriguez Net Worth
We cannot estimate how much Samuel Rodriguez Jr. is worth. However, there are reports that he is worth about $250,000.
Social Media
You can follow Rodriguez on the following social media platform:
Instagram: @pastorsamuelrodriguez
Facebook: Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
YouTube: Samuel Rodriguez
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Samuel Rodriguez
1. How Old is Sam Rodriguez
Samuel Rodriguez was born on 29th September 1969.
2. How many children does Samuel Rodriguez have?
He has three children.
3. What denomination is Samuel Rodriguez?
His denomination is Pentecostal (protestant). Sam is an ordained minister under Assemblies of God. He is also the founder of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC/CONEL), the largest Hispanic Evangelical Christian organization in the world.
4. Where does Samuel Rodriguez pastor?
Rodriguez is the Senior Pastor of New Season Church, which is one of the rapidly growing megachurches in the United States, ranking 13th on Newsmax’s list of Top 50 megachurches. The church has locations in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CA. Rodriguez lives with his wife, Eva, and their three children in Sacramento.
5. Where was Samuel Rodriguez born?
Rodriguez was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Where is Pastor Samuel Rodriguez Church?
The New Season Christian Worship Center is in Sacramento, California,