Gangs and drugs provide a strong pull for Brazilian youths, and the criminal penalties for these young people include internment in educational centers with a maximum stay of 3 years. Ministério JEAME conducts evangelistic services in 13 juvenile detention centers in São Paulo, Brazil, reaching 1,000 teenagers each week. They also follow-up with […]
Jenny Marcelene, Oakseed Ministries International Writer Sometimes prayer can be relinquished to the back burner. But at Oakseed, prayer is the primary way we accomplish our mission. We mobilize prayer to support ministry partners as they share the gospel and bring transformation among the urban poor. Over the past 30 years, Oakseed has seen the […]
In areas of Brazil, gangs attract children with promises of protection, community, and income. Many children join gangs at age ten and carry weapons by age 12. Israel Shalom uses music appreciation courses, beginner to advanced music lessons, and dance classes to bring the gospel and community to at-risk children on the outskirts of […]
Nearly a third of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s 12 million residents live in slum-like conditions. Semear uses agroecology and income-generating projects to proclaim the gospel among the poor and socially vulnerable, including the homeless, refugees, and children. They seek to present the gospel while providing tangible assistance through gardening, including language learning, nutrition, and community-building projects. […]