Connecting People to Christ
Our world’s 6th most spoken language is Portuguese. Many of these speakers live in Brazil, a melting pot of nations with a blend of many cultures. What an opportunity for you to partner in using media to share the Gospel—to light the path to Christ for people coming from a variety of backgrounds living in a highly concentrated area.
Because of ministry support from people like you and a clear Gospel message, people are hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ over the Internet, on their televisions, and through radio in a country that has been struggling politically and economically.
Featured Portuguese Media Outreach
Phone Devotional: Disquepaz (Dial Peace)
Dial Peace is a short devotional delivered by telephone. Listeners call a local phone number to hear the message. At the end of each program, callers can request prayer or spiritual counseling.
Learn MoreA Story From the Portuguese Ministry
Reclaiming the Image of the Church in Brazil
When you see a pastor on television, what is the first thing that jumps into your mind? In Brazil, the answer for many would be, “I don’t trust this person.”
Unfortunately, those feelings aren’t unwarranted. Many television pastors, both from Brazil and here in North America, have damaged the reputation of pastors — taking advantage of their fame for their own financial gain.
“It’s not easy to face this situation, but it’s a Brazilian reality,”said Rev. Hernandes Dias Lopes...
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The total number of fans of ReFrame's Portuguese ministry social media pages tops more than 575,000.
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Nearly 16 thousand people reflecton on God's Word through print versions of our Cada Dia daily devotions each month
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Last year, 440 couples attended one of our marriage conferences
“When you have a personal encounter with Jesus, your life makes sense: joy in your soul, peace in your heart, there is a meaning to your story.”
—Rev. Hernandes Dias Lopes
Hernandes became the Portuguese ministry leader in 2010. He also serves as the director of the organization Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way), an organization formed in partnership between ReFrame and the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. Hernandes has authored more than 100 books and is a popular conference speaker in Brazil.
Hernandes graduated from Seminário Presbiteriano do Sul in Campania and earned a Doctorate of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. He and his wife, Tinha, have two children.
More Portuguese Media Outreach
Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way) BTGMI Partnership Organization
Web visitors can visit the home page to learn more about Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way) media ministries, access daily devotionals, listen to programs, find a local church, order discipleship material, and email staff members with questions or prayer requests.
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TV Program: Cada Dia (Today)
Cada Dia is a TV program featuring interviews, testimonies, and news reports from a biblical perspective.
Learn MoreTV Program: Verdade e Vida (Truth and Life)
Truth and Life is a 30-minute TV program with interviews, music, and a biblical message hosted by Rev. Hernandes Dias Lopes.
Learn MoreVideo Program: Plataforma (Platform)
Platform is a 5-minute video program highlighting the music and testimonies of Brazilian musicians. Webcasts of of the audio programs are also available online.
Learn MoreVideo Program: Da Letra a Palavra (From the Letter to the Word)
Da Letra a Palavra is a 2-minute video program where Rev. Hernandes discusses current issues in light of the Gospel message. More than 30,000 people are subscribed to the YouTube channel.
Learn MoreAudio Program: Vida em família (Family Life)
Family Life is a 4-minute radio spot that focuses on addressing issues of family life in a biblical way. It can also be heard online.
Audio Program: Momento Musical (Music Moment)
Music Moment is an audio program featuring Christian music and interviews with Christian artists and performers. It airs on radio stations and can also be heard online.
Audio Program: Gotas de Esperança (Drops of Hope)
Drops of Hope is a 2-minute audio program that provides a message of hope. The messages are available on CD.
Devotional: Cada Dia (Today)
The Cada Dia is a daily devotional providing a meditation on God’s Word. It is available in print and on the web. Daily posts are also available on Facebook.
Learn MoreVideo Program: Turma da Arca (The Ark Clubhouse)
The Ark Clubhouse is a puppet program that teaches children biblical truths and life values. Web visitors can meet the characters, play games, and receive information about all 52 episodes. Companion teaching lessons are available for each episode. The videos are available on DVD and Netflix in Brazil.
Video Program: Ö Príncipe da Paz (The Prince of Peace)
The Prince of Peace is a 3D animation depiction of the Christmas story. The video is available on DVD and broadcast on local stations in Brazil during the Christmas season.