Pederneiras Church of the Nazarene in Brazil is utilizing Jiu-Jitsu as a ministry and tool for evangelism through relationships created on the mat. There are currently 50 people enrolled in the classes, ranging from age four all the way to adults.
Claudemir Cardoso was elected superintendent of the Brazil Londrina District during the 30th District Assembly. He will replace Gilberto Oliveira, who has led the district for the last six years.
A social impact event called “Natal Feliz” (Merry Christmas) took place in Campinas, Brazil, last Saturday. The event was organized through the Alance 55 project, which brought legal services and health professionals to support the community.
The “Just Water” project of the Brazil NYI drilled a well in the city of Currais Novos, Brazil, contributing to the improvement of the lives of the people of the region.
The Rio Baixada I District held its Nazarene Missions International conference 25-26 September in the city of Paraíba do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, under the leadership of the District NMI President Irinaldo Santos.
The new NYI program at Aureny III Church of the Nazarene in Palmas, Brazil, aims to help address community members’ struggles with drugs, alcohol, and crime.
In the midst of the challenges brought on by the pandemic, Central Church of the Nazarene of Boa Vista / RR, Brazil, reignited its Sopão da Vida (Soup of Life) ministry to continue serving the community during the pandemic.
Bethel Church of the Nazarene in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was experiencing revival prior to the pandemic. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Bethel experienced growth in many facets.
The Church of the Nazarene in Brazil held a virtual leadership conference 28-29 May. The conference was attended by over 200 superintendents, pastors, and local leaders.
When news broke of the increased hospitalization rate due to COVID-19 in Campinas, Brazil, the youth of the Igreja do Nazareno Comunidade da Esperança, led by Pastor Giovanni Santos, decided to put on their masks and take the love and comfort of God personally.
