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

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.

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  • 2. Mike Huckabee

    Mike Huckabee is currently the host of "Huckabee," a popular television program on TBN, and an American political commentator.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 11. Paula White

    Paula White is an American televangelist. She was also the former Advisor to the White House on Faith & Opportunity Initiatives.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 15. Charles McVety

    Charles McVety is the President of Canada Christian College in Whitby, Ontario, an evangelical Christian leader and conservative political activist.

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  • 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).

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 21. Lord Simon Reading

    Lord Simon Reading is an international businessman and generous philanthropist from the United Kingdom.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 29. Miguel Munoz-Valeriano

    Miguel Munoz-Valeriano is a diplomat, institutional relations officer, organizational administrator, social leader, and lecturer.

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  • 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.

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  • 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).

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 35. Chris Mitchell

    Chris Mitchell is an American journalist and author who is known as the Christian Broadcasting Network News Middle East bureau chief.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 39. Gabriel Leș

    Gabriel Leș is a Romanian senator, and has served twice as Romania's Minister of Defense.

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  • 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).

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 43. Virginia Shepherd

    Virginia Shepherd is an advocate and incredible supporter of Israel from her home state of Texas.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 49. Stephen Baldwin

    Stephen Baldwin is a famous American actor, producer, author, committed Christian and great supporter of Israel.

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  • 50. Estevam Hernandes Filho

    Estevam Hernandes Filho is the founder of the Renascer Church and the President of CIEAG (Coalition of Global Apostlic Churches).

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