The Rev. Carlos Rendón is Priest-in-Charge of the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, Queens, serving English- and Spanish-speaking communities. Born in Colombia, he was ordained a priest in 2023. He serves on the diocesan Commission on Ministry, supports Hispanic ministry, and produces a Spanish-language Morning Prayer podcast with Forward Movement. An immigrant, husband, and father of three, he is committed to strengthening congregations, supporting clergy and families, fostering vocations, and valuing diverse diocesan voices.