Role & Responsibility

Like his grandfather and father, Pastor Roderick Richardson Caesar, III (“Pastor Rod”) is a preacher and a teacher of God’s Word.

Pastor Rod leads and speaks with conviction, clarity, and seasoned spiritual wisdom. He has a heart to see broken lives restored and believers made whole. Pastor Rod is passionate about varied types of missionary work, and God has gifted him with a powerful, resounding, and timely message for this generation.

Background

Pastor Rod grew up in the faith, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Gordon College in 2011, and a Masters of Divinity from Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary in 2017, before being installed as the Senior Pastor of Foundation Church, formerly known as Bethel Gospel Tabernacle.

Pastor Rod, lives in Queens, New York with his wife, Stefanie Caesar, their daughters, Selah Dawn and Sonya, their son Roderick Caesar, IV.

Ministry Focus

Pastor Rod’s ministry focus is to Exalt Jesus, Equip His People and Expand His Kingdom. His burden to encourage growth in the people of God is evident in his daily life as he leads the flock into a closer relationship with the Lord – leading by his own example.