Elijah Rodriguez
Elijah Rodriguez is the Lead Pastor and Co-Founder of Hope Worship Center in New Jersey, where
he faithfully serves alongside his wife, Pastor Lissette Rodriguez. Together, they planted Hope
Worship Center with a vision from God to create “A Place for Everyone” a church that welcomes
the broken, restores the hurting, and equips believers to live out their faith with boldness
and
purpose.
Elijah’s journey into ministry is marked by resilience, faith, and perseverance. Having
experienced both personal trials and God’s miraculous faithfulness, he preaches and teaches with
authenticity and transparency that resonates with people from all walks of life. His ministry is
not about lofty words, but about real encounters with the living God who transforms lives.
As a pastor, Elijah is recognized for his practical, dynamic, and Spirit-led preaching and teaching style. He combines biblical truth with everyday application, making God’s Word accessible and relevant. His heart is to disciple believers, strengthen families, and raise up leaders who will impact generations for the Kingdom.
Beyond the pulpit, Elijah is a devoted husband and father. He and Pastor Lissette are blessed with six children, Jeremiah, Vanessa, Leah, Rebecca, Alexis, and Marcus, who remain their greatest joy and legacy. Together, their family models the love of Christ both inside and outside the church, demonstrating that ministry begins first at home.
Elijah’s life message is simple yet profound: salvation is not the finish line but the starting point. Every believer has a next step in Christ, and it is his mission to equip and encourage them to take it with confidence and faith.
With over eight years of pastoral leadership, Elijah continues to walk boldly in the call of God, pouring out his life to see others come to know Christ and grow as His disciples.
Whether in the pulpit, in counseling, or in everyday conversations, his heart is the same, to point people to Jesus and remind them that with Him, there is always hope.
