Rev. Bolivar Flores
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Reverend Bolívar Flores | |
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| Add a Photo Bolívar Flores in 2021 | |
| Born | March 6, 1990 Moca, Dominican Republic |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Occupation | New Jersey Reentry Corporation Chief of Staff Senior Pastor & Founder of El Ministerio El Sol Sale Para Todos Internacional |
| Website | www.reverendbolivarflores.com |
Reverend Bolívar Flores (birth name Bolívar Flores Cruz, born March 6, 1990) is a Dominican-American pastor, community leader, and advocate. He founded "El Ministerio El Sol Sale Para Todos Internacional" in 2016 and serves as Vice President of the New Jersey Coalition of Pastors and Ministers. Additionally, he works as Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, assisting individuals transitioning from incarceration. He is also a radio show host, author, and lecturer on social justice, addiction, and human rights.
Biography
Early Life
Reverend Bolívar Flores was born in Moca, Dominican Republic, to Leocadia Salcedo and Pedro Flores. He began his studies at Paso de Moca, graduating in 2000 with honors. At age 12, he demonstrated leadership skills, working with the school principal to manage a pavilion with two classrooms.
Ministry Work
In 2001, he immigrated to the United States and pursued theological studies, graduating from New York Theological Seminary. In 2016, he founded "El Ministerio El Sol Sale Para Todos Internacional," where he has helped individuals from the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Peru.
Other Roles
Reverend Flores also serves as Vice President of the New Jersey Coalition of Pastors and Ministers and Chief of Chaplains in West New York. He is the Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a non-profit supporting individuals returning from incarceration. He has helped over 17,000 individuals through NJRC's programs.
In 2018, he facilitated an agreement with the Coalition of Latin American Consuls New York (CLACNY) to assist immigrants in obtaining identification. Reverend Flores is a member of several boards, including those of universities and hospitals, and serves on the New Jersey Latino Law Enforcement board. He is also the chair of La Magia de Las Bellas Artes, a cultural welfare organization.
He is a member of the Wealth Disparity Taskforce on Criminal Justice and was selected by the U.S. Supreme Court to participate in the selection of two upcoming federal judges.
Media and Publications
In 2023, Reverend Flores launched the radio show *Open Conversation with Reverend Flores* on 97.5 FM, discussing social justice, community engagement, and education. He also authored the book *Hispanic Religious Leaders and Civic Engagement* and contributes to local newspapers on topics such as addiction, human rights, and social justice.
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