We are Jamil & Elzeli Ribeiro, Missionaries with the purpose of Evangelizing and planting Spanish-speaking churches in the Brazil.
Starting in Curitiba, ParanĂ¡ and the metropolitan region, offering spiritual, social and cultural support for immigrants, biblical and contextual training of local leaders.
Our Vision
To be a missionary movement that reaches, evangelizes and disciples Spanish speakers, establishing welcoming and integrative ethnic churches, with potential to multiply and impact other cities.
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Pluripovos Project
We are part of the project: PLURIPOVOS. A missionary response to the exponential growth of the Hispanic community in Brazil, especially in the State of ParanĂ¡. Our project aims to evangelize, disciple, and plant healthy churches among Spanish-speaking immigrants, providing spiritual, social, and community support.
Ways to Donate
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Main Immigrant Groups
ParanĂ¡ hosts immigrants from 167 different locations, reflecting a growing cultural diversity in the region. In 2024, Brazil registered the arrival of
194,331 migrants, with Venezuelans leading the list with 94,726 people received by Operation Welcome.
Context and Justification
Immigrants in ParanĂ¡
Active residents in 2023, 10.5% growth compared to the previous year
Venezuelans in 2024
New immigrants in Curitiba alone
Cubans in 2023
In addition to Paraguayans, Argentinians, Peruvians, Chileans, and others
ParanĂ¡ is one of the Brazilian states with the largest influx of Spanish-speaking immigrants. Curitiba has become the Brazilian city that has received the most Venezuelan refugees in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for churches and missionary projects prepared to welcome and evangelize these immigrants.
Biblical Foundations
Evangelization and Discipleship
"I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35)
Reaching Peoples
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." (Matthew 24:14)
Church Multiplication
"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." (2 Timothy 2:2)
Social Impact
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
Partnerships and Institutional Support
Baptist Convention
Denominational structure and support
Partner Churches
Support in prayer, resources, and sending
Pluripovos
Project coordination and implementation
Our Ministry operates in partnership with the ParanĂ¡ Baptist Convention, combining efforts and structure for the effectiveness of this missionary project. This strengthens the denominational, ethical, and missional character of the project, and ensures the support of a reliable network of churches and local leadership committed to the Great Commission.
Missionary Inspiration
"I will go down into the pit, if you will hold the ropes." – William Carey
Prayer
Sustaining missionary work through continuous intercession
Resources
Providing the necessary means for the expansion of the Kingdom
Sending
Commissioning laborers for the harvest that is ready
Going
Responding to the call to go to the mission fields
The Pluri Hispano project is an immense and rich field of opportunities to reach lives for the kingdom of heaven. We need churches to hold the rope with us! "Holding the rope is a call to faithfulness. Let us be those who pray, those who send, and, if God calls, those who go!"
Opportunity for Partner Churches
Participation in the Great Commission
Engage directly in fulfilling Christ's mandate to reach all nations, starting with immigrants on Brazilian soil.
Support for an Emerging Field
Contribute to a strategic missionary project that responds to a current and growing need in our own country.
Sending Missionaries
Opportunity to send workers and resources for a sustainable, long-term project with multiplication potential.
Transformative Impact
Engage with a growing community that cries out for welcome, offering transformation through the Gospel.
Operating Strategy
Mapping
Identification and demographic study of Spanish-speaking communities in ParanĂ¡, with an initial focus on Curitiba and the metropolitan region.
Evangelism and Discipleship
Development and use of bilingual, culturally adapted materials to reach and disciple Hispanic immigrants.
Church Planting
Establishment of faith communities with local leadership, contextually relevant and spiritually healthy.
Continuous Training
Training of local leaders for multiplication and ministerial autonomy, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project.
Become a Partner
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Call to Action
Pray
Intercede for this project and for immigrants
Contribute
Financially support this missionary work
Get Involved
Actively participate as a partner church
The time is now! God is moving nations and opening doors. "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." (Mark 16:15). Join us in this field that the Lord has prepared.
Contact for more information:
Missionary Couple:
Pastor Jamil and Elzeli Ribeiro
WhatsApp: +1 786 620 8124
E-mail: prja1000@gmail.com
Tax-deductible gift available via Lifted Church
NOTE: Designate on Drop Down Menu to:
Pluri Hispanic | Brazil Jamil Ribeiro
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