Country: Brazil
Account No: 71464
The ELIM Center in Brazil (formerly SAM Center Brazil) exists to see gospel transformation in the hearts and lives of our neighbors. We believe that presence, action, and the testimony of God’s redemptive work in our own lives are the most effective means through which God brings redemption to others.
One aspect of our ministry calls for us to create dedicated space to prepare, equip and train leaders. These leaders are agents of change who immerse themselves in the ways of Jesus and his disciples. People called to “preach good news to the poor…to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed.”
Situated on 7.5 acres, our dedicated space is located 30 minutes north of Recife, Brazil in the city of Igarassu. We focus on training intensives, special events, and gospel-centered outreach ideation. We also offer modules geared around the strategic implementation of outreach efforts. Additionally, we provide soul care through retreats and counseling services. ELIM Center promotes Christ-centered engagement of communities throughout the northeastern region of Brazil, for which Recife is a strategic hub.
The meaning of the name ELIM is two-fold. ELIM is an acronym for “equipando líderes, igrejas, e missionários” (equipping leaders, churches and missionaries). The second is found in Exodus 15:27 “Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees; and they camped by the waters.” The ELIM center strives to be a space that both equips as well as offers a place of refreshment and rest.
Vision—To see wholistic, gospel transformation in Recife and beyond. In the isolated communities of indigenous, migrant Gypsies, slave descendants, and millions of marginalized rural peoples, we seek to develop leaders to engage these communities as the body of Christ.
Ethos—ELIM Center will advance ministry that engages communities in truth, love, and mercy. We also collaborate closely with other organizations and ministries to accomplish our purposes. A few of our partners are City to City Latin America, Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA), Stephen Ministry, and Downline Ministries.
Strategy/Outcomes—We’re developing leaders: people on staff at local churches, lay people within, youth who want to make a difference for good and justice, plus, professionals who see a need for transformation in the marketplace.
