Victor & Ludmila Moura, Somerville, Massachusetts
Victor and Ludmila Moura were comfortable in Brazil. He was a pastor of a growing church, and she was a government lawyer doing well in her career. Over time, though, they felt God leading them in an unexpected direction—to plant a church for Brazilians in Boston, home to one of the largest immigrant populations in the U.S.
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Their goal is for the new church, with services in both Portuguese and English, to be a place where those struggling to find their identity can find it in Christ.
Identity issues are a complex problem, especially among second- and third-generation Brazilians who feel they don’t fit anywhere, Victor said. But the church’s most powerful strategy is a simple one— community. Missional house groups are their greatest outreach opportunity.
“The Millennials, they hate superficial stuff,” he said. “I think the most effective strategy to reach them is being a friend.”
Prayer Requests
- For Victor and Ludmila to successfully reach young Brazilians.
- For new believers to grow into strong leaders.
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