Were you aware that the Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil began with a schism? It arose from a group dissenting from the Igreja Presbiteriana Independente do Brasil in 1958. Let’s delve into the story of the Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil.
The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil’s origins trace back to the late 1940s. Members of the Igreja Presbiteriana Independente do Brasil do Cambuci gathered for retreats. These meetings took place at a site and the home of elder Epaminondas and missionary Ada Silveira Lima. They also connected with missionary Harold Edwin Williams.
During a trip abroad, Epaminondas’ wife spoke in tongues. Later, Epaminondas also received baptism. Eventually, the group was asked to leave the Igreja Presbiteriana Independente do Brasil. Harold Edwin Williams returned to the United States. Pastor Lima inherited Oral Roberts’ tent.
Lima launched the Brazilian Crusade of Evangelization. He set up tents in Cambuci, Pari, and Jabaquara. The national headquarters of the Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil was built in Jabaquara. The church was initially named ICPB Ministério Porta da Vida.
The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil has churches mainly in São Paulo state. It also has temples in other states. These states include Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, and Paraná. You can also find them in Sergipe, Alagoas, Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, Bahia, Ceará, and Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, the Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil has expanded internationally. It has congregations in Chile and the USA. The American Pentecostal Bible Church is an example.
The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil maintains the Seminário Teológico Porta da Vida STPV. It was founded in 1981. APVIDAS is another institution. It is a non-profit that helps nursing homes, recovery centers, and needy families.
By 2006, the Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil had grown. It had 180 congregations and 11000 members. The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil continues to spread its message. It has churches in Brazil, Chile, and the USA. The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil remains a testament to its founders’ vision. The Igreja Cristã Pentecostal da Bíblia do Brasil stands as a beacon of faith.