Portuguese
Reaching All Audiences
Brazil is a vastly diverse country—in economics, geography, ethnic backgrounds, and religion. In this culture, radio, TV, phone, and print ministry are all effective tools for evangelism and discipleship. More recently Internet and social media have emerged as significant venues for reaching an especially younger, tech-savvy generation. Back to God Ministries International Portuguese media outreach is strategically placed to proclaim the Gospel to all people—literate and illiterate, modern and more traditional, those with no knowledge of the Bible and those who may have been raised in a church.
Working in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, our creative Portuguese-language media team continues to develop new programs for helping people deepen their relationship with the Lord. By God’s grace and though media missions, lives are being changed. Francisco sent an encouraging email letting us know how our ministry has made a difference in his life: “I have read the devotional Gotas de Esperanca Para a Alma (Drops of Hope for the Soul) and it has made a strong impact on my life. I am also sending copies to many people who don't yet know Jesus. I know that God will perform His work in their hearts through this book.”
Personal Impact
Cada Dia Finds Its Way to High Places
When Marina Araújo entered the Young Scientist Contest in Brazil, she had no idea she would be meeting—and having an opportunity to witness to—Brazil’s president, Dilma Vana Rousseff.
The 15-year-old from Rio de Janeiro submitted a project which earned her third place in the high school category. Marina is the youngest…
Featured Program
Vida em família (Family Life)
Listeners interested in issues related to Family Life will find biblical answers on this topic in the 4-minute radio spot, which can also be heard at lpc.org.br.
Portuguese Programs
Disquepaz (Dial Peace)
Disquepaz is a short devotional program delivered by telephone. Churches throughout Brazil partner with LPC/BTGMI to host the special machine which can be accessed by those who phone in to hear the daily message. People are invited to call a local number, given at the end of the message, to request prayer or spiritual counseling.
Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way)
lpc.org.br
Web visitors can log on to the home page to learn more about the Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way) media ministry, access daily devotionals, listen to programs, find a local church, order discipleship material, and email staff members with questions or prayer requests.
Ö Príncipe da Paz (The Prince of Peace)
Relive the Christmas story in this exciting 3D animation as angels visit Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds while Herod plots to erase any competition. The Prince of Peace video is available on DVD and broadcast on local stations in Brazil during the Christmas season.
Turma da Arca (The Ark Clubhouse)
turmadaarca.com.brThrough the adventures of delightful Turma da Arca puppet characters, children learn biblical truths and life values. Web visitors can meet the characters, play games and receive information about all 52 episodes available on DVD. Companion teaching lessons are available for each episode.
Plataforma (Platform)
plataforma.art.br www.lpc.org.brThis 5-minute video program provides a platform for contemporary Christian artists. Plataforma highlights the music and testimonies of Brazilian composers and singers.
Audio programs can also be accessed on the website www.lpc.org.br
Gente que Crê (People Who Believe)
A pastor answers questions people ask about faith and life in this 2-minute video program called Gente que Crê (People Who Believe).
Verdade e Vida (Truth and Life)
hernandesdislopes.com.brRev. Hernandes Dias Lopes, Portuguese ministry director, hosts Truth and Life, a 30-minute TV program with interviews, music and a biblical message. The program is produced in cooperation with the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and is also available on Rev. Lopes’ website, hernandesdislopes.com.br.
Cada Dia (Today)
A 5-minute and 30-minute video program entitled Cada Dia is broadcast on several television networks in Brazil. The thematic program features interviews, testimonies, and reports from a biblical perspective.
Cada Dia (Today)
cadadia.com.br cliquepaz.com.brThe Cada Dia devotional provides a daily meditation on God’s Word in a printed booklet, on the web at www.cadadia.com.br, and an audio version at www.cliquepaz.com.br.
Vida em família (Family Life)
lpc.org.brListeners interested in issues related to Family Life will find biblical answers on this topic in the 4-minute radio spot, which can also be heard at lpc.org.br.
Momento Saúde (Health Moment)
lpc.org.brHealth Moment is a 3-minute radio clip that addresses health care and disease prevention from a Christian perspective. Listeners can hear the program on radio
Momento Musical (Music Moment)
lpc.org.brMusic Moment, featuring Christian music and interviews with the artist/composer, is aired on radio stations in Brazil and can be heard at lpc.org.br.
