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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?”

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.

We prayed. We stood. We believed. 🙏🏽 After 18 days of being held in detention by ICE, Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez has been released and reunited with his family. What was once a moment of deep lament has now become a testimony of hope, justice, and the power of faithful advocacy. Just days before Holy Week, his detention reminded us of the painful reality many families face across our nation. As we declared, this was NOT only a policy issue, it is a moral crisis impacting

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