29. Bishop Robert Stearns

Bishop Robert Stearns is the founder and executive director of Eagles' Wings. He has ministered in more than 30 nations worldwide, with a central focus on Israel. A powerful communicator, Stearns is the author of seven books and speaks across the country at various churches, conferences, and venues. He is also an accomplished recording artist and soloist.

Stearns is the visionary behind the worldwide prayer initiative, “The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem,” which is observed annually on the first Sunday of October and involves the participation of over 500,000 churches in more than 175 nations. Additionally, he serves as the presiding bishop of the historic Tabernacle Church in Buffalo, NY, and as president of the Israel Christian Nexus in Los Angeles, CA. He is at the forefront of educating Christian communities worldwide about the role of Israel, the Jewish people, and our shared Judeo-Christian values.

Since October 7, Stearns has hosted multiple events in support of Israel and recently launched the Bonhoeffer Declaration, one of the largest Christian unity declarations in modern history, standing against anti-Semitism.