Christian leaders who were selected to be a part of this exclusive list convey their love and support for the State of Israel through action. Their support stems from their deeply held faith.
From Pastors, to former politicians, organizational leaders and businessmen, take a look at the leading defenders and advocates for Israel worldwide for 2022.
1. PASTOR LARRY HUCH
Pastor Larry Huch is the founding pastor of New Beginnings Church in Dallas, Texas. Larry Huch Ministries is a major supporter of aliyah, Holocaust survivors, hospitals, and a host of other charities in Israel. READ MORE
2. MIKE HUCKABEE
Mike Huckabee is currently the host of «Huckabee,» a popular television program on TBN, and an American political commentator. READ MORE
3. STEPHEN HARPER
Stephen Harper was the Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. During his administration, he was a strong supporter of Israel.READ MORE
4. PASTOR TERRI PEARSONS
Pastor Terri Pearsons is a Senior Pastor of the Eagle Mountain International Church at Kenneth Copeland Ministries and is an active supporter of Israel.
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5. DICK SAULSBURY
Dick Saulsbury was one of the very first supporters of faith-based diplomacy. He is a businessman, philanthropist and Member of the IAF’s Christian Advisory Board.REAR MORE
6. PASTOR JOHN HAGEE
Pastor John Hagee is the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is an American Evangelical pastor and televangelist and the founder of John Hagee Ministries.READ MORE
7. MIKE POMPEO
Mike Pompeo served as Secretary of State and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency as well as a U.S. Congressman for 16 years, and member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. READ MORE
8. NIKKI HALEY
Nikki Haley served as US Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017-18, and before that as Governor of South Carolina for eight years. At the UN she was a frequent critic of the UN’s bias against Israel.READ MORE
9. JONI LAMB
Joni Lamb is a co-founder, vice president and executive television producer of Daystar Television Network. She has led many initiatives that support the State of Israel including projects, tours and prayer.READ MORE
10. BAS BELDER
Bas Belder is the leading pro-Israel voice in the Netherlands, particularly among Dutch Christians. He is a former member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands.READ MORE
11. PAULA WHITE
Paula White is an American televangelist. She was also the former Advisor to the White House on Faith & Opportunity Initiatives.READ MORE
12. PASTOR GUILLERMO MALDONADO
Pastor Guillermo Maldonado is a Honduran-American evangelical pastor, televangelist, and author. Maldonado is also the founder and senior pastor of El Rey Jesús.READ MORE
13. PASTOR SANDOR NEMETH
Pastor Sandor Nemeth is the founder and Senior Pastor of Faith Church in Hungary, which has grown to become the primary cultural force outside the Jewish community to support Israel morally and practically in the country for the last 40 years.READ MORE
14. DR. DAVE WELDON
Dr. Dave Weldon is an American former Member of Congress, one of the founding members of the Israel Allies Caucus and the Chairman of the Board of the IAF.READ MORE
15. CHARLES MCVETY
Charles McVety is the President of Canada Christian College in Whitby, Ontario, an evangelical Christian leader and conservative political activist.READ MORE
16. DR. JÜRGEN BÜHLER
Dr. Jürgen Bühler is an ordained minister and trained physicist who serves as the President of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).READ MORE
17. DR. JIM SHOWERS
Dr. Jim Showers is the Executive Director and President of The Friends of Israel. He leads joint Jewish-Christian trips to Israel, bringing hundreds of Christians to the Promised Land.READ MORE
18. REV. REBECCA J. BRIMMER
Rev. Rebecca J. Brimmer is the International President and CEO of Bridges for Peace. A resident of Israel since 1990, she directs the worldwide organization.READ MORE
19. MICHAEL EVANS JR.
Michael Evans Jr. is the CEO of the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem. Evans works closely with Israeli and American political leaders.READ MORE
20. PASTOR JOBST BITTNER
Pastor Jobst Bittner is the founder and leader of TOS Ministries and the March of Life movement which has held pro-Israel events in 18 nations and 370 cities.READ MORE
21. LORD SIMON READING
Lord Simon Reading is an international businessman and generous philanthropist from the United Kingdom.READ MORE
22. PASTOR ENOCH ADEJARE ADEBOYE
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is the Pastor and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. For more than 20 years, Pastor Adeboye has led countless delegations to Israel.READ MORE
23. DR. ROBERT JEFFRESS
Dr. Robert Jeffress is a Southern Baptist pastor, author, radio host, and televangelist. He serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas,Texas.READ MORE
24. SISTER MAGDALIT BOLDUC
Sister Magdalit has served as a consecrated sister of the Catholic Community of the Beatitudes for 28 years and is a leader in interfaith ministry.READ MORE
25. PAT BOONE
Pat Boone is a world renowned singer, actor, songwriter, author and speaker. He is a committed Evangelical Christian and vocal supporter of Israel.READ MORE
26. ALLEN WEST
Allen West is a former Conagressman of Florida, retired military officer, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, and avid Israel supporter.READ MORE
27. CHRISTINE DARG
Christine Darg, together with her husband Peter Darg, is the co-founder of the Jerusalem Channel that brings news about Israel from a Judeo-Christian perspective to audiences globally.READ MORE
28. REV. SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization with 42,000 plus U.S. churches.READ MORE
29. MIGUEL MUNOZ-VALERIANO
Miguel Munoz-Valeriano is a diplomat, institutional relations officer, organizational administrator, social leader, and lecturer.READ MORE
30. WILLIAM L. «BILL» HOLMES
Bill Holmes is the co-founder and partner of Mid-States Operating Company and Trinity Royalty Partners, LP. He gives generously to Israel advocacy work and is a member of the IAF Christian Advisory Board.READ MORE
31. BISHOP EDIR MACEDO
Bishop Edir Macedo is a Brazilian evangelical bishop and the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG).READ MORE
32. JORDANNA MCMILLAN
Jordanna McMillan is a Israel advocate who has worked with the IAF since it’s first international office opened in Washington, D.C. in 2011.READ MORE
33. CHARLES D. “CHUCK” PIERCE
Charles D. “Chuck” Pierce is President of Glory of Zion International, Kingdom Harvest Alliance, and Global Spheres Inc. Chuck Pierce has been a leading voice for Israel through his international Ministry.READ MORE
34. CHUCK NORRIS
Chuck Norris is a famous American martial artist and actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He has been to Israel many times and consistently speaks out in defense of Israel.READ MORE
35. CHRIS MITCHELL
Chris Mitchell is an American journalist and author who is known as the Christian Broadcasting Network News Middle East bureau chief.READ MORE
36. BISHOP MALANI MTONGA
Bishop Malani Mtonga is the founder, president, and Bishop of the Word of Life Tabernacle Church, a Pentecostal church in Malawi and Mozambique.READ MORE
37. FRANK VAN OORDT
Frank Van Oordt is the Director of Christians for Israel in the Netherlands, a movement that represents hundreds of thousands of Christians in over 40 nations in the world.READ MORE
38. EARL COX
Earl Cox has been active in the political arena for over 30 years. In 2012, he was recognized by former Prime Minister Netanyahu as an Ambassador of Goodwill from Israel.READ MORE
39. GABRIEL LEȘ
Gabriel Leș is a Romanian senator, and has served twice as Romania’s Minister of Defense.READ MORE
40. PASTOR EDUARDO GOMEZ
Pastor Eduardo Gomez is the Chancellor of the Latin Evangelical Alliance, AEL and the Vice President of the Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL).READ MORE
41. MIKE SODREL
Mike Sodrel served as a Member of Congress and during that time took a strong stance for Israel as a leading member of the Israel Allies Caucus in Congress.READ MORE
42. REVEREND MAKOTO OTSUKA
Reverend Otsuka is Head of the Holocaust Education Center in Fukuyama City, Japan and is a Presbyterian pastor at Jesus Miyuki Church.READ MORE
43. VIRGINIA SHEPHERD
Virginia Shepherd is an advocate and incredible supporter of Israel from her home state of Texas.READ MORE
44. TIM DUNN
Tim Dunn is the CEO of CrownQuest Operating, LLC, and CrownRock LP. He is also the Chairman of the Christian Advisory Board of the Israel Allies Foundation.READ MORE
45. ANDREW TUCKER
Andrew Tucker is a Dutch international law and policy counsel, speaker, and author. He is also the international advisor for Christians for Israel International.READ MORE
46. PASTOR GEORGE MORRISON
Pastor George Morrison serves as Senior Pastor Emeritus of Faith Bible Chapel and is the founder of Truth & Life which educates about Israel and brings Christians to Israel.READ MORE
47. ERICK STAKELBECK
Erick Stakelbeck is the host of “The Watchman” program on TBN. He has spent nearly two decades covering the Middle East and national security issues.READ MORE
48. DR. TRE PENNIE
Dr. Tre Pennie is an Army veteran, retired 22-year Dallas Police Sergeant, and principal founder of the National Fallen Officer Foundation.READ MORE
49. STEPHEN BALDWIN
Stephen Baldwin is a famous American actor, producer, author, committed Christian and great supporter of Israel.READ MORE
50. ESTEVAM HERNANDES FILHO
Estevam Hernandes Filho is the founder of the Renascer Church and the President of CIEAG (Coalition of Global Apostlic Churches).READ MORE
Fuente: https://israelallies.org/israels-top-50-christian-allies-2022