Latino Evangelical Leaders Discuss Immigration, Anti-Semitism, and Mental Health

Latino Evangelical Leadership Summit

• 🎯 The 2025 annual Latino Evangelical Leadership Summit brought together 468 pastors from the US and Latin America.
• 💡 The summit's theme was "What is of God Always Wins," focusing on life, religious liberty, biblical justice, and building a firewall against anti-Semitism.

Key Issues Discussed

• immigration reform was a central topic, with a focus on finding solutions for undocumented individuals who have been long-term residents.
• ⚠️ Addressing anti-Semitism was highlighted, with a strong affirmation of support for Israel within the Latino evangelical community.
• 🧠 A significant focus was placed on building a mental health infrastructure to support pastors struggling with depression, anxiety, and fear.

Immigration and Community Concerns

• 😥 Many Latino evangelicals, who primarily voted for President Trump, are experiencing anxiety due to immigration policies and potential deportations.
• 📈 The community, described as pro-life, pro-religious liberty, and pro-biblical justice, is seeing a 25-30% decrease in Sunday attendance due to fear.
• 🗣️ Reverend Samuel Rodriguez advocates for focusing deportations on criminals while finding permanent solutions for long-term undocumented residents.

Addressing Deportation Policies

• ⚖️ Rodriguez explained the challenge of meeting daily deportation goals, where after deporting criminals, individuals with no criminal record but who have resided in the US for years may be targeted.
• 🤝 Advocacy efforts, including working on the Dignity Act with Maria Salazar, aim to push back against policies that impact law-abiding, God-fearing individuals.
• 😥 The situation creates a difficult position for leaders, causing "acid reflux" due to the conflict between promises and current actions.