In honor of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the Israel Allies Foundation is pleased to publish its first annual list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies.

Christian leaders who were selected to be a part of this exclusive list conveyed their deep love and support for the State of Israel which stems from their faith.

From Pastors, to former politicians, organizational leaders and businessmen, take a look at the leading defenders and advocates for Israel worldwide for 2020.


  • 1. Paula White

    Paula White is the Advisor to the White House on Faith & Opportunity Initiatives. She is also the chair of the evangelical advisory board in President Donald Trump’s administration.

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  • 2. Alan Clemmons

    Former Rep. Alan Clemmons served 17 years in the South Carolina House Representatives. He was the lead sponsor for the first anti-BDS legislation in the United States. He is the founder of the transactional legal practice, Clemmons Law Firm, LLC.

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  • 3. Pastor Larry Huch

    Pastor Larry Huch is the founding pastor of New Beginnings Church in Dallas Texas. He hosts one of the largest Television Ministries in the world. He is also a member of the IAF Board of Directors. Larry Huch Ministries supports multiple projects in Israel.

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  • 4. Pastor John Hagee

    Pastor John Hagee is the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Hagee is an American Protestant pastor, televangelist and is also the founder of John Hagee Ministries. He has been involved in countless projects supporting Israel financially and politically for decades.

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  • 5. Dick Saulsbury

    Dick Saulsbury was one of the very first supporters of faith-based diplomacy; the idea that those who espouse Judeo-Christian values can channel their deep faith into effective political action. He models through his actions how Christians have an integral role to play in the fulfillment of Biblical prophecies.

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  • 6. Pastor Sándor Németh

    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.

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  • 7. Pat Robertson

    M. G. "Pat" Robertson has achieved national and international recognition as a religious broadcaster, philanthropist, educator, religious leader, businessman, and author. He is the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc. His well known stand for Israel has spanned decades.

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  • 8. Mike Huckabee

    Mike Huckabee was a pastor before becoming the Governor of Arkansas. He also ran as the Republican presidential candidate in both 2008 and 2016. Huckabee travels to Israel frequently and has led solidarity tours to the Holy Land.

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  • 9. Dr. Glenn Plummer

    Dr. Glenn Plummer was appointed as Bishop of Israel in April 2019 by the Church of God in Christ, the largest black church in the world. Together with his wife Pauline, he established the “Israel Jurisdiction” which will bring thousands of tourists to Israel.

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  • 10. Earl Cox

    Earl Cox is the founder of Israel Always. He was appointed a Good Will Ambassador from Israel to the Jewish and Christian communities around the world by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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  • 11. Dr. Mike Evans

    Dr. Mike Evans is the founder of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center and started the 73 million strong Jerusalem Prayer Team Facebook Page. Evans works closely with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump and has hosted many foreign dignitaries at the FOZ building in Jerusalem.

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  • 12. Dr. Jürgen Bühler

    Dr. Jürgen Bühler is an ordained minister and trained physicist and serves as the President of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ). His unique scriptural insights into issues relating to Israel has placed him in great demand as an international speaker.

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  • 13. Rev. Rebecca 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 with International Headquarters in Israel and eight national offices.

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  • 14. Dr. Dave Weldon

    Dave Weldon is a doctor, former Member of Congress and founding Member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. He is Chairman of the Board of the IAF.

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  • 15. Tim Dunn

    Tim Dunn is CEO of CrownQuest Operating, LLC, and CrownRock LP. He is the Chairman of the Christian Advisory Board of the Israel Allies Foundation.

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  • 16. Christine Darg

    Christine Darg, together with her husband Peter, is the co-founder of the Jerusalem Channel, bringing news about Israel from a Judeo-Christian perspective to audiences globally. She has led 120 tours to Israel, bringing thousands of tourists to Israel.

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  • 17. Jane Hansen Hoyt

    Jane Hansen Hoyt serves as President/CEO of Aglow International, which has branches in 170 nations and reaches 17 million people. She also serves on the steering committee of the American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI).

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  • 18. Dr. Robert Mawire

    Dr. Robert Mawire is the founder of WRNO Worldwide short wave radio. He authored “The Global Dilemma the Final Destiny of Israel.” He partnered with Mayor Ron Nachman in building Ariel, and sponsored Aliyah airlifts.

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  • 19. Pastor Ray Bentley

    Pastor Ray Bentley founded Marantha Chapel which serves over 7,000 people weekly. He also hosts the daily Maranatha’s Radio Show which airs internationally. He created The Nehemiah Fund which supports non-profit organizations dedicated to providing tangible assistance to Israelis.

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  • 20. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

    Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is Pastor and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, which has branches in close to 200 nations & territories, including 40,000 in Nigeria & 10,000 across the world serving 9 million members globally.

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  • 21. Pastor Jobst Bittner

    Pastor Jobst Bittner, together with his wife Charlotte, is the founder and leader of TOS Ministries. They have started 12 churches in Germany and abroad. In 2007, they started the March of Life movement which has held pro-Israel events in 20 nations and 400 cities.

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  • 22. Franklin Graham

    Franklin Graham serves as President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has met the needs of poor, sick, and suffering people in more than 100 countries.

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  • 23. Kay Arthur

    In 1970, Kay Arthur and her husband, Jack, founded Precept Ministries for the sole purpose of engaging people in relationship with God through knowing His Word. She has hosted dozens of teaching tours to Israel which she describes as “One of the greatest joys in my life...”

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  • 24. Dr. Robert Stearns

    Dr. Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagles' Wings, is the visionary of the worldwide prayer initiative, ‘The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem,’ which is observed annually and has the participation of over 500,000 churches in over 175 nations.

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  • 25. Dr. Jim Garlow & Rosemary Schindler Garlow

    Dr. Jim Garlow and Rev. Rosemary Schindler Garlow serve as the Southern California Directors for Christians United for Israel. Together they founded the Schindler Society and Well Versed, which help government leaders understand the biblical principles of governance.

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  • 26. Dr. Naim Khoury

    Dr. Naim Khoury is founder of some of the largest Arab Churches in the Israeli and PA Territories. His stand as an Arab Christian to share his passion for the Bible with the Arab people and his love for his neighbors the Jews in the land has often put him in some dangerous situations, making his life and ministry a target to many.

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  • 27. Gary Bauer

    Gary Bauer is President of the advocacy organization American Values and Washington Director of Christians United for Israel Action Fund, the lobbying arm of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). President Donald Trump appointed Bauer to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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  • 28. Apostle Rene Terra Nova

    Apostle Renê Terra Nova is the leader of more than 6 million disciples in Brazil and worldwide, writer of more than 200 books and speaker in more than 160 nations. He has been recognized by the Knesset and Israel’s Ministry for Tourism for his exceptional efforts to bring and speak to tens of thousands of Christian visitors to Israel over the past decade.

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  • 29. Roger Van Oordt

    Roger Van Oordt took over for his late father Karl Van Oordt as Director of Christians for Israel. Christians for Israel is a massive pro-Israel organization based in Holland. The organization is known for combining philanthropy with pro-Israel advocacy.

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  • 30. Pastor Jentezen Franklin

    Jentezen Franklin is the Senior Pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-campus church. Each week his television program, Kingdom Connection, is broadcast on major networks all over the world. A New York Times best-selling author, Jentezen has written ten books. Pastor Franklin has raised millions of dollars given in aid to projects in Israel.

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  • 31. Roberta Combs

    Roberta Combs is the President and CEO of Christian Coalition and Christian Coalition of America which provide education and political training to thousands of U.S Christian activists in order to equip individuals and churches to make a difference at all levels of government.

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  • 32. Bishop Kenneth Ulmer

    Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer is the senior pastor-teacher of Faithful Central Bible Church in Los Angeles. Dr. Ulmer is the Presiding Bishop over the Macedonia International Bible Fellowship, with churches representing South Africa, Great Britain, and the United States.

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  • 33. Dr. Petra Heldt

    Dr. Petra Heldt is the director of the Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel (ETRFI). Founded in 1966, the Fraternity studies and teaches Judaism and Christianity in Israel; developing mutual understanding between Jews and Christians in Israel and abroad.

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  • 34. Bishop Edir Macedo

    Bishop Edir Macedo is the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG). Bishop Macedo is also the owner and chairman of the second-largest television network in Brazil, RecordTV. The UCKG built a replica of Solomon’s Temple in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Jerusalem stone imported from Israel.

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  • 35. Dr. David Jeremiah

    Dr. David Jeremiah is senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He is the founder and host of Turning Point, a teaching ministry changing times through radio and television, the Internet, live events, resource materials, and books. A bestselling author, Dr. Jeremiah has written more than forty books.

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  • 36. Dr. Young Hoon Lee‎

    Since 2008, Dr. Lee has been the senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, which is now the largest mega-church in the world. Pastor Lee’s steadfast support for Israel is grounded in the Word of God. His church has participated in the Day to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem for over 10 years and often sends church delegations to Israel.

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  • 37. Michele Bachman

    In 2006, Michele Bachmann emerged from state politics to become the first Republican woman from Minnesota elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During her time in Congress she was an outspoken supporter of Israel, which she continues today.

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  • 38. Tony Perkins

    Anthony Perkins serves as president of the Family Research Council, a Christian conservative policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C. He is an outspoken supporter for Israel, traveled to Israel as part of the "Christians in Solidarity with Israel" trip, hosted by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).

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  • 39. Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

    Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). He also serves as co-founder and lead pastor of TBN Salsa, an international Christian-based broadcast television network. His ministry works to provide Spanish-speaking groups with a deeper understanding of the modern State of Israel.

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  • 40. Pastor Mats Ola Ishoel

    Pastor Mats Ola Ishoel is the senior pastor of the Word of Life Church, the largest Evangelical congregation in Moscow. He preaches about the importance of standing with Israel and leads pastor delegations to Israel to teach other pastors how to stand with the Jewish State.

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  • 41. Pastor Allen Jackson

    Pastor Allen Jackson serves as senior pastor of World Outreach Church in Tennessee. Jackson takes a summer tour group annually and has led hundreds to have this unique experience of the Holy Land.

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  • 42. Kenneth Copeland

    Kenneth Copeland Ministries has seven ministry offices around the world, where their goal is to preach and teach the WORD of God on every available voice, which includes the Believer’s Voice of Victory TV and radio broadcasts, podcast and magazine; Believers’ Conventions, Victory Campaigns and Living Victory meetings; published books, website, and social media channels, among others.

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  • 43. Mike Sodrel

    Mike Sodrel is Vice-Chairman of the Board of the IAF. He served as a Member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005-2007. As a Congressman he took a strong stand for Israel and brought a new level of involvement to the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus in Congress.

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  • 44. Laurie Cardoza Moore

    Laurie Cardoza-Moore is the Founder of Proclaiming Justice To The Nations (PJTN). From her role as Special Envoy to the United Nations for human rights and anti-Semitism on behalf of 44 million Christians, to her leadership in statehouses through PJTN’s Anti-Semitism Awareness Resolution, Laurie is a tireless advocate for Israel.

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  • 45. Gavin D'Costa

    Gavin D’Costa has become the leading advocate for what he calls a “moderate Catholic Zionism.” A professor of Catholic theology at the University of Bristol (UK), he advises the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican.

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  • 46. Pastor Carloz Ortiz

    Pastor Carlos Ortiz is the Hispanic Director of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ). He is also the founder of Hispanics Allied for Israel (HAI) and the former National Hispanic Director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He was recently recognized as Ambassador of Good Will by the State of Israel.

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  • 47. Bill Holmes

    Bill 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.

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  • 48. Pastor Joseph Prince

    Pastor Joseph Prince is a founding member of New Creation Church, based in Singapore. Under his leadership, the church congregation has grown from about 150 in 1990 to more than 31,000 attendees today. His home church in Singapore, New Creation Church, organizes frequent trips to Israel.

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  • 49. Cindy Jacobs

    Cindy is an accomplished author, television personality, and the founder of Generals International, a prayer-based organization. Cindy has been recognized by Charisma Magazine as of one of their 40 People Who Radically Changed Our World. Cindy leads leadership tours to the Holy Land to teach about the blessings of Israel.

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  • 50. Rev. Guilio Gabeli

    Rev. Giulio Lorefice Gabeli is the National Director of Canada Celebrates Israel Network of Christians and Jews and the Senior Pastor of Westwood Community Church, in Vancouver Canada. Rev. Gabeli authored the book, "Grafted In, A Jewish Christian Perspective.”

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