About Us

The Brazilian Church of Hope is a vibrant, cross-cultural and bilingual (Portuguese and English) church in the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where thousands of Brazilians live. We started in 1998, with small groups that gathered to study the Bible in Portuguese. Seeing the growth of this group, the desire to start a Brazilian church with regular services and programs arose. A place to praise together, listen to the Word of God, have communion and help fill any spiritual void present in the Brazilian community that lives here. After several meetings, much prayer and seeking God's will, the Brazilian Church of Hope began on October 31, 2004 with nine people.

Our church was born from the heart of God to serve the Brazilian community, their families and anyone who enters our doors. We have a place of evangelism, worship, praise, spiritual growth and communion for all those who wish to praise God in Portuguese. Our vision is to be “A welcoming community for all nations”. We believe that in Christ there is no distinction of race, sex or social class (Gal 3.28) and our mission declares that "We are called to praise God, to proclaim and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to serve our neighbors in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit until Jesus returns.

Come visit us and engage with this Brazilian family
we call Brazilian Church of Hope.

Our Leadership

 

Pastor Helcio Duarte

He has been in the ministry since 1994. Married for over 30 years to Elizangela and originally coming from the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, he is now the pastor of the Brazilian Church of Hope since June 2019. He has developed a work focused on preaching the Word, Bible studies and discipleship. He serves as a marital and family counselor. He is always willing to serve the entire Brazilian community that resides here.

Council

President: Vladimir Leon
Vice President and Treasurer: Brian Johnson
Secretary: Edson Takei
Member: Gustavo Coutinho
Member: Pr. Helcio Duarte

Administrative

Secretary: Marta Johnson

Líderes de Ministérios

Worship: Edson Takei
Women: Elizangela Duarte e Juliana Leon
Men: Samuel Nunes
Children's Ministry: Telma Fukamatsu
Couples Ministry: Pr. Helcio e Elizangela
Events: Marta Johnson
Benevolence: Lúcia Takei
Decoration Department: Val Silva
Technology: Rodolfo Pinheiro