26. Pastor Osvaldo Carnival

Osvaldo Carnival is one of Argentina’s most prominent evangelical leaders and President of the Union of the Assemblies of God in Argentina. He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Catedral de la Fe, one of the country’s largest evangelical churches, which has grown into a nationwide ministry with more than 30,000 members and 20 congregations in Argentina and abroad.

Carnival is also a leading figure in Argentina Oramos por Vos, an interdenominational movement that brings together thousands of evangelical pastors and churches throughout Argentina. He has played an important role in building unity within Argentina’s evangelical community and promoting Christian engagement with society and other religious communities. His leadership extends through his role in the Union of the Assemblies of God and his participation in the governing leadership of ACIERA, Argentina’s largest evangelical umbrella organization.

A strong supporter of Israel, Carnival represents an important voice within Argentina’s evangelical community for strengthening Christian-Jewish friendship and solidarity with the Jewish people. His influence and extensive network of evangelical leaders make him an important partner in efforts to deepen Christian support for Israel and strengthen ties between Argentina’s evangelical and Jewish communities.