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We are deeply disturbed by the death of Mr. Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. This tragic loss of life comes less than one week after the death of Mr. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, both at the hands of ICE enforcement officials.

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) welcomes today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. This affirmation upholds a foundational promise that has shaped our nation for generations: that every child born on American soil is entitled to equal protection under the law, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. As a coalition representing thousands of Latino eva

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) expresses profound sorrow and deep concern over today's Supreme Court decisions affecting immigration protections, particularly those impacting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and also asylum seekers at the border. These rulings place thousands of families in uncertainty and jeopardy, including Haitian and Syrian TPS holders who have relied on these protections while fleeing natural disasters, humanitarian crises, vio

NaLEC stands with Venezuela: A Hope Response in the midst of Crisis. Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, causing significant loss of life, widespread destruction, and displacement across affected communities.

Pentecostalism is at a crossroads...will we follow the way of the Crucified Christ, or will we allow ourselves to be co-opted by contemporary principalities and powers that offer a counterfeit spirituality? Will we exchange the transforming power of the Holy Spirit for forms of influence that feed personal ambition and institutional ego? Will we blindly follow a faux Gospel enamored with money, power, and celebrity?"

“A Mars Hill Moment: Evangelical Engagement in the Age of AI” “What if the church approached AI not merely as a threat to survive but as a moral frontier requiring Christian witness, ethical leadership, and courageous engagement?”

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC), At Promise Initiative, and The Gathering Church are proud to launch the College Readiness Initiative—a collaborative effort designed to expand access to higher education and empower the next generation of leaders. This initiative provides students and families with critical resources, mentorship, and guidance to navigate the path to college, including admissions preparation, financial aid education, scholarship opportunities

NaLEC alongside @pastorssalguero joined global leaders in Athens for the ASFoundation International Summit on AI Ethics, helping advance conversations on faith, human dignity, and building a responsible #ProHumanAIFuture.

“Pentecost reminds us that our first allegiance is to the Kingdom of God, while Memorial Day reminds us of the cost of sacrifice, grief, and human conflict. Between remembrance and hope, the Church is called to be a Spirit-filled people of peace, justice, compassion, and reconciliation.” — Excerpt from Between Pentecost & Memorial Day by Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero

Rev. Gabriel Salguero, President of National Latino Evangelical Coalition - NALEC, shares with The Christian Post why Latino evangelicals support PEPFAR: because protecting life and loving our neighbor are at the heart of the Gospel. Millions of lives have been saved through this program. We cannot stay silent now. Speak up. Protect PEPFAR.

Rev. Dr. Jeanette Salguero shares faith and compassion goes beyond flowers to help struggling mothers around our nation. We have given the flowers and made the brunch reservations. Now it is time to give mothers something that lasts: leaders and policies that support families when the cameras are off and the votes are called. Faith calls us not only to celebrate mothers, but to stand with them.

NaLEC continues to strengthen leaders, help build resilient churches, and advance economic flourishing across Latino communities. These past days, NaLEC participated in the Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders (ECFPL) annual Gathering in Indianapolis, joining national partners and faith leaders through this National Initiative by the Lilly Endowment to address the economic challenges facing pastoral leaders.

Evangelicals are not divided on global health, they overwhelmingly support saving lives through PEPFAR. A new national survey data confirms what many faith leaders and communities across the country already believe: protecting global health, supporting vulnerable communities, and advancing life-saving initiatives like PEPFAR reflects both our faith values and America’s leadership in the world.

Civic Ambassadors, Pastors Neil Paez and Tony Orona reflect on Tennessee immigration laws and their community impact.

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) officially launched its new national campaign, For the Life of the World: Faith, Compassion, and Global Health, during a special Global Health Briefing that gathered pastors, faith leaders, advocates, and community voices committed to responding to the pressing realities impacting vulnerable communities around the world. The initiative marks a significant step in mobilizing the Church to engage global health issues through fa

Political violence is an affront to the Prince of Peace and a rejection of the sacred dignity found in every human soul. It must stop.

A Lenten Immigration Solidarity Initiative: God’s Household: Beyond the Division.

January 2026 A Statement by Evangelical Pastors, Leaders, and Organizations - Convened by the National Latino Evangelical Coalition As Evangelical pastors, leaders, and Christian organizations - shaped by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and committed to the common good - we speak with deep concern and pastoral resolve regarding recent events in Minnesota, including a public protest that entered a church, and the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to remove places of worshi

January 2026 The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) welcomes the inclusion of global health funding in the FY 2026 appropriations package and commends bipartisan efforts to sustain lifesaving humanitarian programs that protect the world’s most vulnerable people. As a faith-based coalition representing over 4,000 Latino evangelical churches, pastors, and leaders across the United States, NaLEC affirms that global health investments are both morally responsible and

Prayerful discernment in a pivotal moment January 2026 The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) affirms that our first response is always prayer. We pray, we listen to leaders on the ground and in the diaspora, and only then do we speak. Too often, voices rush to comment before understanding the weight and complexity of the moment—only to later retract their words. That is not our way. Today, we join with the people of Venezuela in hopeful prayers that this moment ma