An event held in Bujumbura brought together 150 pastors and leaders from four nations for missionary alignment and expansion of the Gideões 24h prayer movement on the African continent. Between February 24th and 26th, 2026 , the city of Bujumbura hosted an important gathering of Christian leaders focused on strengthening prayer and mission. The “Gideons 24h Pastors Meeting” took place at the MINEVAM Church , bringing together 150 pastors from the denomination , as well a

A story of faith, prayer, and solidarity unites the Gideões 24h Diante do Senhor ministry with the work of Pastor Paul Wandera, who dedicates his life to caring for orphans in the city of Jinja, Uganda. A calling born from pain that transformed into a mission. The story of Pastor Paul Wandera is marked by a profound experience of pain and purpose. He lost his father when he was only four years old and experienced firsthand the reality of orphanhood. Years later, God transfor

This week, we experienced another blessed Thanksgiving Service from the Gideões 24h Diante do Senhor Ministry — a precious moment marked by praise, worship, and fellowship in the presence of our God. It was a special night where we gave all honor, glory, and thanksgiving to Jesus Christ, exalting the name of Him who is worthy of all our lives. The Word was ministered by Pastor Kalil, from the Nova Floresta Baptist Community, who brought us an edifying message, strengthening o

The year 2026 begins with good news from the mission field: another 24-hour Gideons Prayer Tower is being built in Argentina, in Cerro Cora. Our precious brothers and sisters from the Christian Assembly of God, in the Province of Misiones, have been carrying the burning torch from the prayer towers, bringing revival and spiritual awakening to a life of greater communion with the Lord and a pursuit of holiness. May the Church be prepared for the return of Jesus and fulfill its

Pastor Philomon and his wife have been doing beautiful missionary work in the villages of rural India, especially around their city, Hyderabad. With hearts set on God's work, they have been evangelizing, discipling, and serving communities that often live on the margins, bringing hope and salvation through the Gospel. In addition to evangelism, Pastor Philomon—who is a Gideon—has been establishing Prayer Towers in the churches he leads, strengthening the spiritual lives of me

On January 6, 2026, we received the news of the passing of our beloved leader of the Gideons Juniors of Congo (DRC), Mama Safi Malimbuko. The news reached us late, as Mama Safi passed away on December 7, 2025, and was buried on the 10th, three days later. We met Mama Safi, wife of the late Pastor Kitcha Malimbuko, our first coordinator of the Gideons 24h in the African Continent, in Durban, South Africa, where our daughter Susie and her family (Pastor Kaiser and daughters: Ha

Christmas brings us the beautiful message of God's love, who gave us his beloved Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life (John 3:16). In Mozambique, at the Lagoinha church, a native church, a Christmas Solidarity event was held, providing both material and spiritual nourishment for children and adults: a manifestation of love! We are united in this beautiful task of blessing those who suffer from so much social inequality and hardship in so many areas…

Even after an international meeting in Washington seeking peace agreements, the Congolese cities of Bukavu and Uvira continue to face the horrors of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Located in the eastern region of the country, both are part of the North and South Kivu provinces, the epicenter of an armed conflict that continues to cause death, fear, and mass displacement of the population. Bukavu, with about 1 million inhabitants, and Uvira, on the border with

On the evening of November 22nd, we had a wonderful time of fellowship with the Supervisors from Greater Belo Horizonte, as well as with supervisors who came from Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Governador Valadares for the Gideões SementInhas Course and who stayed with us that night for this very special moment. It was a night marked by fellowship, joy, and gratitude to God, celebrating all that He has done in 2025. #together2026

On November 22nd, the Gideões Sementinha Counselor Training Course was launched. We had the participation of several churches from Belo Horizonte, as well as representatives from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Governador Valadares. Aimed at children aged 4 to 6, the ministry's purpose is to teach, from an early age, the value of a life of prayer and love for the Word of God. Every day the children pray for five minutes for the reasons given to them by the Little Hand of Praye

The Nova Floresta Baptist Community experienced a precious time of spiritual edification with the "Learning to Pray with the Bible" course. Under the leadership of Pastor Roberto Kalil, the church has sought to strengthen the foundations of prayer and devotional life, recognizing that a healthy community is built upon the foundation of the Word and communion with God. The course was taught by Pastor Fátima Leão and Pastor Wanderlei Leão with grace and biblical depth. It was a

On November 29th and 30th, our coordinator for the 24-hour Gideons in the African continent, Pastor Peter Barinzigo from Burundi (Bujumbura), organized the Conference and ministered to a group of pastors representing different evangelical denominations, presenting the vision of the 24-hour Gideons and the unceasing prayer towers. It was a precious time of great fellowship and spiritual growth, where new pastors were anointed for the Ministry of the Word, from the MINEVAM deno