Global Mission Partnerships

Global Mission Partnerships:

Brazil

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Brazil Travel Seminar - May/June 2007

Brazil national co-director Marcos Inhauser performs an anointing at a gathering of the Brazilian Brethren. (Photo by Walt Wiltschek)

The Brethren congregation in the city of Campinas sits on a busy street. (Photo by Jonathan Shively)

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The Church of the Brethren in Brazil (Igreja da Irmandade-Brasil) is relatively young and emerging in character. It seeks to live out a holistic Gospel that reflects the full teachings of Jesus with emphasis on love of God and neighbor. As a result, the congregations usually have some type of service to their community. This message is counter-culture in Brazil and sets this church apart from many other denominations. Brief history at bottom of page.

The work in Brazil is led by Marcos and Suely Inhauser, graduates of Bethany Theological Seminary, who had a passion to take their new-found denomination back to their homeland.

Marcos characterizes the Brazilian church as “Anabaptist in theology with a Brazilian spicy flavoring.” A strong sense of community has emerged as persons engage each other’s lives and also reflect on God’s Word together.

Regular training events for pastors and lay leaders have been important for nurturing community and to strength and clarify Brethren identity and values. Additionally, the church holds an annual conference to enact business and worship together.

As a new mission initiative, the ministry is funded by contributions to the Emerging Global Mission Fund.

Brief History

1988-1993: A new church venture, under Brazilian Onaldo Peirera, thrived then floundered in Rio Verde.

March 2001: The General Board approves a new mission venture in Brazil.

May 2001: A new group, led by Marcos Inhauser, holds its first worship service in Brazil with 34 attending.

December 2001: The first US delegation visits the new church. The first conference of Igreja da Irnandade takes place, and the first baptism in the new church occurs there.

March 2002: Four local leaders of Igreja da Irnandade are licensed to the ministry.

October 2003-March 2006: Greg and Karin Davidson Laszakovits work as US representatives to the Brazilian church.

January 2007: Athena Gibble, Rio Verde, and Katie O’Donell, Campinas, join the team, implementing community outreach program to children, including crafts, school tutoring, and music.

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