Pastor Josue Rodriguez is a passionate leader and committed family man dedicated to empowering communities through the transformative love of Christ. Having experienced cycles of struggle in his own life, Josue is motivated to help others find freedom and thrive spiritually, socially, and economically. His mission is to build pathways for communities to flourish making a lasting Kingdom impact.

Josue holds a B.A. in Ministry and Leadership from Life Pacific University (2018). He joined River City Church in 2019 as campus pastor of the Milan campus, leading until 2023. That year, he was called to lead River City Church Latino, a bilingual campus dedicated to bridging cultures and languages within the Latino community of the Quad-Cities through vibrant worship and bilingual ministry. As an associate pastor, his heartfelt preaching and genuine care hope to inspire and bridge cultures and languages within the congregation.

His commitment to community impact led him to serve as a Spanish teacher at Quad Cities Christian School,  promoting education and connection among students and teaching on his Latino heritage. Josue’s influence extends further as he represents the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) in Iowa, passionately supporting their mission to empower the Hispanic community through faith and leadership. He also serves on the NHCLC Center of Public Policy, advocating for biblical values and community empowerment on a national stage. He believes the church should influence every sphere of society, including government, to advance God’s Kingdom. Through his role with the White House Faith Office, he has prayed, prophesied, and connected with the President of the United States, U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, Iowa Senators and Representatives, and Governor's, building relationships to advance the mission God has given him. In 2024, Josue ran for Iowa State Representative, connecting with leaders to promote justice and opportunity.

Josue has participated in and coordinated mission trips to Costa Rica, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic,  also experiecning other cultures from his naitve decent of Gautemala and Puerto Rico, immersing himself in their cultures to enrich his ministry. These experiences fuel his global outreach, with an upcoming trip to Costa Rica planned for August 2025. His commitment to education, inspired by his mother’s choice to prioritize school access over 15 years ago, drives his advocacy for every child’s potential.

Deeply grateful for his family, Josue credits much of his success to the unwavering support of his wife, Lauren, and cherishes raising their children, Elena and Isaac, with faith and purpose. His favorite scripture, Joshua 1:9 (NIV), reflects his belief in faith in action: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Meet Pastor Josue at River City Church Latino, where his warm smile, powerful messages, and vision for a brighter future uplift all.