Rev. Enid Almanzar

Denomination: Baptist (Bapt.)
Organization: National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC)

Rev. Enid M. Almanzar serves as the Global Ambassador for the Office of the President at OneHope. At the age of fifteen, she experienced a transformative encounter with Jesus through the Book of Hope—an encounter that shaped her lifelong passion for seeing the next generation transformed by God’s Word. Today, she is recognized as a leading voice on global ministry, leadership, and missional strategy, with her insights featured in Univision, Christianity Today, and The Christian Post.

Before joining OneHope, Enid dedicated two decades to the American Bible Society, where she led global Scripture engagement initiatives across more than 200 nations and territories. In this capacity, she also served as a strategic advisor to the United Bible Societies, an international network that holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).

Enid currently serves as Chairwoman of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC), representing a growing movement of more than 3,000 U.S.-based Hispanic congregations, and as a board member of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), which connects over 45,000 churches across approximately forty denominations.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services named her one of its 15 Women of Faith on the Frontlines for her impact among marginalized communities worldwide. She completed her undergraduate studies at New York University and has pursued executive education at both Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School. Enid will be completing her Master’s in Ministerial Leadership at Southeastern University in December 2025 and has been accepted into their Doctor of Ministry program as a Distinguished Fellow of the Carrión Hispanic Leadership Center.

Residing in New Jersey with her beloved husband and ministry partner, Samuel, Enid also serves on the pastoral board of The Gathering Place NJ. Together, they joyfully raise their two children, Samuel Antonio and Isabella Raquel, along with their two fur babies, Oreo and Latte Snicklefritz.

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Carriers of Destiny - Episode #4227

Tuesday March 24, 2026
Join us for Day1 Episode #4227 with Rev. Enid Almanzar of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition in West Orange, New Jersey. In “Carriers of Destiny,” based on Matthew 21:1-11, she reflects on Palm Sunday through the humble donkey that carried Christ into Jerusalem. This sermon explores surrender, liberation, purpose, and the upside-down power of God’s kingdom as Holy Week begins. It is a thoughtful and timely word for listeners seeking courage, steadiness, and faithful witness. Tune in for this Palm Sunday message.