The Mission Field of Brazil

Many will say that social assistance or financial aid is what Brazil needs. The truth of the matter is that Brazil’s only solution is Jesus Christ.

Spiritist in Brazil

There are 4 million practicing spiritist in Brazil. Many still practice sacrifices to the spirits.

Politics in Brazil

There are 27 political parties in Brazil. The majority of them are socialistic or comunistic.

Children in Brazil

It is estimated that there are over 8 million children who live in the streets of Brazil.

Teens in Brazil

Teen pregnancy is skyrocketing in Brazil with more than twice the world’s average.

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The Country of Brazil

Brazil is a melting pot of people and cultures. Brazil has the largest population of Africans outside of Africa and has the largest population of Japanese outside of Japan.

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Geographic

Not only is Brazil larger than continental USA but it has more than half of the landmass of South America. Brazil is the largest Portuguese speaking nation in the world and the 5th largest landmass in the world.

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Population

Brazil contains more than half of South America's population. Brazil also contains over  1/4 the population south of the equator, with a population of 215+ million.

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Religion

For centuries Catholicism has been the overwhelmingly dominant religion in Brazil. With over 60% of Brazilians claiming Catholicism, it is the largest Catholic nation in the world. In the last decades, Brazil has also grown to be the largest Pentecostal nation in the world. 

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Biodiversity

Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world, with the most species of plants, mammals, freshwater fish, and invertebrates. It also has the second most species of  amphibians, third most species of bird, and fifth most species of reptiles. Brazil is estimated to have 20% of all the worlds biodiversity.

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Nationals

Brazilian Pastors need and want training. Unfortunately, the average so-called Baptist church is actually calvinistic or charismatic due to the lack of proper training. Brazilians are desperate for materials and training with Biblical doctrine and practices.

Laborers

The average missionary in Brazil is at or past retirement age. Over the past decades the number of missionaries in Brazil has been steadily decreasing. Studies show that Baptist missions agencies reported 45% less missionaries now than they did a few short decades ago. Brazil desparetly needs more laborers.