Bishop Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. is the founder, President, and Presiding Bishop of Oneness Rooted Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. (OREM), an Oneness Apostolic-Pentecostal faith-based, dynamic, teaching, evangelistic, and prophetic ministry, which maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California, USA. In 2016, the Rev. Dr. Tommy Rodriguez, Jr., along with his wife, First Lady Michelle L. Rodriguez, co-founded Oneness Rooted Church of God, Inc. (ORCG), the local, physical outreach of OREM also located in San Jose, California, USA.
He was born on November 18, 1968 in Watsonville, California to the union of Rev. Tom and Sis. Gloria Rodriguez, Sr. His father has worked as a civil engineer for over 40 years for San Jose Water Company, and he has worked in the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for over 38 years, serving in the capacity as an ordained minister through two different Oneness Apostolic denominations as well as serving as a local, sector, and district men’s auxiliary secretary, treasurer, vice-president, and president.
Bishop’s mother is a third-generation Oneness Apostolic. She is a loving, supportive, and dedicated homemaker. In addition, she had been a Health Clerk for over 15 years for the Alum Rock Unified School District in their hometown of San Jose, California. Finally, Sis. Gloria Rodriguez has faithfully supported her husband’s ministry–always being by his side–being the Biblical “help-meet” that he has needed, even to this day.
The Rev. Dr. Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. has been blessed to be the eldest of three children highly favored of God, and to have two extremely dedicated, loving parents, who have committed their lives to their family as well as to The Kingdom of God. While growing-up, his parents stressed the importance of education, dedication, and self-improvement as being keys to succeed in life. With this said, however, putting God first and keeping Him first (being the primary key in life) has been stressed throughout his life!
Since his childhood, he had an in-born sense of perfectionism with attention to detail for things, as well as being unmovable in the Oneness Apostolic-Pentecostal Doctrine–two traits that God would later use to make him into the man of God that he is today–a man of God with a Divine-vision–a man of God with a Divine-anointing–a man of God with a Divine-commission–a man of God with a Divine-purpose–being a prophet to prophets and a teacher to teachers!
On August 3, 1991, he was united in holy matrimony with a beautiful young lady who he had known since his early teens–Lady Michelle. To this union, one daughter was born, the Prophetess Jackie Nicole Rodriguez.
In 2008, at forty years of age, he was officially Divinely-called of God to publically display the ministry that God had placed upon him since he was in his mother’s womb–to write in-depth Bible Studies (now full-length Theological Arguments/Theses), to teach as well as to preach the infallible Word of God, and to minister as a prophet (utilizing all 30 + “4” Spiritual Gifts) to those individuals that God places in his mind, heart, and spirit. It was during this season of his life that God began to open his spiritual understanding to The Things of God–revealing The deep and secret things of God.
The Rev. Dr. Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. earned an Associate in Arts in General Education from San Jose City College; a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Physical Therapy/Exercise Physiology from San Francisco State University; a Doctor of Chiropractic, with Clinical Honors/Excellence, from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West; a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Apologetics, with magna cum laude, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Oneness Apostolic Theology, with cum laude, both from Apostolic Theological Seminary in New Delhi, India, respectfully.
In addition, he has been awarded two Honorary Doctorates: Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) and Honorary Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), both from Apostolic Theological Seminary, New Delhi, India.
Furthermore, he holds several advanced health and fitness certifications in Massage Therapy as well as in Strength & Conditioning. In addition, he has earned a Post-doctorate certification in CranioSacral Therapy. He is also a Certified Level I National Federation of State High School Associations Accredited Interscholastic Track & Field and Cross Country Coach, and he is a Certified USA Track & Field Level I Coach.
In addition, he is the author of Unlocking “The Favor of God” Upon Your Life (ISBN: 978-1-4497-5296-5, ISBN: 978-1-4497-5295-8, and ISBN: 978-1-4497-5294-1; WestBow Press: A Division of Thomas Nelson, Inc.), WHY HOLINESS? A Doctrine of Practical Holiness (ISBN–13: 978-1976540042, ISBN–10: 1976540046; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Mark of The Beast: Is It 666, Or Is It X? (ISBN–13: 978-1978013766, ISBN–10: 1978013760; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Gifts of The Spirit (ISBN–13: 978-1978224759, ISBN–10: 1978224753; Oneness Rooted Publishing), Armed For Battle! Opening Your Spiritual Eyes (ISBN–13: 978-1978480711, ISBN–10: 1978480717; Oneness Rooted Publishing), Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation (ISBN–13: 978-1979803588, ISBN–10: 1979803587; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Head Covering: Unveiling The Glory of God (ISBN–13: 978-1979995054, ISBN–10: 1979995052; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Origin of Life: Evolution or Creation? (ISBN–13: 978-1984273482, ISBN–10: 1984273485; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Doctrine of Tithing (ISBN–13: 978-1986032483, ISBN–10: 1986032485; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Theology of Biblical Fasting (ISBN–13: 978-1986224505, ISBN–10: 1986224503; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Theology of Biblical Prayer (ISBN–13: 978-1986765756, ISBN–10: 198676575X; Oneness Rooted Publishing), Life After Death: What Happens Next? (ISBN–13: 978-1717521156, ISBN–10: 1717521150; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Right Hand of God: An Apostolic Hermeneutic (ISBN–13: 978-1719407908, ISBN–10: 1719407908; Oneness Rooted Publishing), Angelology: The Doctrine of Angels (ISBN–13: 978-1722037932, ISBN–10: 1722037938; Oneness Rooted Publishing), The Theology of Biblical Communion: A Celebration of Fellowship in the Presence of the LORD (ISBN–13: 978-1723490767, ISBN–10: 1723490768; Oneness Rooted Publishing), Unleashing God’s Perspective About Marriage: Aligning Your Marriage Covenant With His Divine-order (ISBN–13: 978-1726198868, ISBN–10: 1726198863; Oneness Rooted Publishing), as well as Spiritual Warfare: Exposing the Enemy of the Invisible War (ISBN–13: 978-1729637289, ISBN–10: 1729637280; Oneness Rooted Publishing).
Bishop Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. has written over 20 in-depth Bible Studies and Theological Arguments/Theses, covering a vast array of Biblical topics such as, An Introduction To Theology; Christian Life Coaching 101; Conflict Resolution; Sexual Integrity & Sexual Purity; Discipleship 101; Holiness 101 & The Church Standards; Biblical Stewardship; Christianity: Making It Simple; End Times Prophecy; Eschatology; Hamartiology; Oneness Christian Apologetics; Contending For Oneness Theology: Trinity verses Oneness; Spiritual Warfare; The Divine Sovereignty of God; Soteriology; The Feasts of The Lord; A Divinely-Appointed Oneness Prophet and Prophetess; The Infallible Word of God; The Joy of The Lord; The Prophecy of The 70 Weeks of Daniel; The Right Hand of God; The Spiritual Insight Regarding Angels; The Spiritual Significance of Numbers; The Symbolism of The Lord’s Supper; The Theology of Biblical Fasting; The Theology of Biblical Prayer; The Theology of Wedding Rings; The Laying On Of Hands; Temptation; Unleashing God’s Perspective About Marriage; Unveiling The Glory of God, etc.
Apart from his academic and professional achievements, the Rev. Dr. Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. is a fourth-generation Oneness Apostolic-Pentecostal Believer. He was Fire-baptized with the gift of The Holy Ghost on October 11, 1979, and he was Water-baptized in the name of Jesus on November 2, 1980.
He is very passionate about properly teaching as well as Apologetically defending the Word of God–with a desire to drastically impact the lives of those he touches. He is known for his dynamic Biblical teaching and spiritual insight into The Things of God as well. He is a man of much prayer and fasting, and he is mightily used in The Gifts of The Spirit! His main gifts are in writing, teaching, and explaining the Word of God in a clear, simple, yet direct way.
On October 28, 2014, he was officially ordained into the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by Bishop Paogin Mangte, Th.D., Ph.D. (founder and pastor of Oneness Apostolic Pentecostal Church International).
The Rev. Dr. Tommy Rodriguez, Jr. has served his previous pastors faithfully until October 18, 2015, when God placed within his mind, heart, and spirit to establish his own Oneness Apostolic-Pentecostal faith-based, dynamic, teaching, evangelistic, and prophetic ministry–Oneness Rooted Evangelist Ministries, Inc. The Laying on of Hands by the Prophet, Evangelist, and Pastor Rev. Ben De la Garza (UPCI pastor) confirmed the Divine-calling upon his life.
In his spare time, he enjoys fitness activities, the outdoors, as well as health, academic, and Biblical reading and research. He is also an enthusiastic sports fan and an avid trumpet player. For those who come to know him, come to realize that he enjoys clean, “corny” humor!
He currently resides in San Jose, CA with his wife, Lady Michelle, and their daughter, Prophetess Jackie. He and his family have been previous members of the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus, the United Pentecostal Church International, and the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship, respectfully.