Ricardo da Silva

Hello, my name is Ricardo Silva, and when I was 19 years old, I gave my life to Christ. I had the privilege of being the first convert of the first community church planted in Brazil.I have been married to Luiza Káttia for 20 years, and we have two children: 18-year-old Rebecca Louise and 14-year-old Eric Ricardo.I serve as a missionary pastor with World Renewal Brazil, and for the past 28 years, I have worked as a church planter in the Northeast of Brazil. My ministry focuses on evangelism, discipleship, and equipping leaders to nurture and expand the Kingdom of God.

Church Planting

In 1998, the Lord placed a desire in my heart to bring the gospel to the lost through the planting of new churches. Thus, I had the opportunity, along with a team of young people from the Community Church of Carpina, to plant a church in the city of Guadalajara. This was my first experience in church planting, and although I faced many challenges, serving the Lord in the expansion of His kingdom is something I love and that sets my heart on fire.Since then, we have planted other Community Churches in the cities of Ameixas and Lagoa de Itaenga, and we are currently in our fourth planting in the city of Feira Nova. We are also supporting the planting of the Community Church in Caruaru.My goal, by God's grace and with the support of our team, is to plant three more churches in the coming years. I invite everyone to join us in this mission by praying, contributing, and coming to learn more about our work.Over the last 28 years i have learned that
the fastest and most eficiente way to plant
churches is thrugh a well-prepared and
committed team.

Living Stones

Living Stones has been an incredible bridge for evangelism. Every day, we welcome underprivileged children from the community who are in at-risk situations into our churches. Many of them face a lack of food, personal hygiene, respect, education, and, most importantly, love.The coordinators and teachers at Living Stones care for these children not just by teaching Portuguese and math or providing a meal. They love them, guiding them and their families through the love of God, leading them to salvation in Christ and a transformed life.Living Stones Works in three áreas: Social, Emotional and Spitual.

Leaders

No work can be done well without a good team willing to collaborate. These are the men and women that God has raised up for His work:Pr. Ilzo, Christiane, and Davi: Senior Pastor of the Community Church of Lagoa de Itaenga and Coordinator of Living Stones in Lagoa de Itaenga.

Pr. Matheus and Ana: Assistant Pastor of the Community Church of Lagoa de Itaenga and teacher at Living Stones in Lagoa de Itaenga and Feira Nova.

Amanda Sanuzya: As a missionary, I served in the churches of Lagoa de Itaenga and Feira Nova, and I coordinate Living Stones in Feira Nova.

Tiago, Tatiane, and Sofia: Deacon of the Community Church of Lagoa de Itaenga and support leader at the church in Feira Nova.

Wanderson and Mariana: Deacon of the Community Church of Lagoa de Itaenga and support leader at the church in Feira Nova.

Cesário, Cida, and Júlio: Planter of the Community Church of Caruaru and support leader at the church in Feira Nova.

Prayer Requests

* To raise resources for planting Living Stones in underserved communities.
* To disciple and train new leaders for upcoming church plants.
* To complete our financial support.
* To plant 3 churches in the next 10 years and raise resources for these church planting projects.

Reasons Fot Gratitude

* For my family and my calling to the ministry.
* For the churches and supporters who have prayed for and supported my family and ministry.
* For the leaders He has raised to assist us in this ministry.

Final Considerations

These objectives aim to gather adequate resources for the expansion of the kingdom in service to others. Seeking partnerships and donations is essential to sustain monthly expenses and enhance our impact in the community.