Mike Huckabee

August 24, 1955 –

Pastor, Governor & Ambassador

My faith does not just influence me — it defines me

Biography

Former Southern Baptist pastor who served as Governor of Arkansas (1996–2007) and U.S. Ambassador to Israel (2025–). Ran for president twice and hosted a TV show on Fox News.

Faith & Testimony

Huckabee was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister before entering politics. He pastored churches in Arkansas and led a Christian television station. His political career has been marked by his outspoken Christian convictions. He has said: 'My faith does not just influence me — it really defines me.'

Sources

Mike Huckabee — Wikipedia — Pastor turned governor turned ambassador
Character Is the Issue: How People with Integrity Can Revolutionize America by Mike Huckabee — Huckabee's account of his journey from Baptist pastor to politician, arguing that Christian character should be the foundation of public service
Mike Huckabee on Faith and Politics — CBN interview on Huckabee's pastoral background and how his Baptist faith is central to his political philosophy