Brazil Inland Mission Inc.

The Brazil Inland Mission, Inc., has three main areas of missionary opportunities in: (1) church planting, including ministries for all ages, discipleship, evangelism, and additional congregations, (2) a full Bible Seminary training program for both men and women and, (3) Bible camp ministries. (See details: Ministries and Locations.)

CHURCH PLANTING

The Brazil Inland Mission, Inc. believes in establishing national, self-supporting churches. The American missionary works closely with the Brazilian nationals in the evangelization of the people of Brazil, and in the establishing of the local church. The BIM believes in helping the Brazilian nationals in the program of evangelization, construction of church buildings, and an organized church with its own national pastor, funded as soon as possible, by Brazilian finances. (See details: Ministries and Locations.)

Evangelism
Students:Araçatuba Seminary Building a New Church Building
Caraíbas, Bahia

TWO BIBLE SEMINARIES

Two Bible seminaries are represented in Brazil by the Brazil Inland Mission, Inc. Both are biblical and conservative in doctrine and practice, and work in cooperation with the Brazilian Alliance of Fundamental Churches, and other Bible-believing churches in Brazil. The Brazil Inland Mission, Inc., firmly believes that Brazilian nationals, both men and women, should be well trained in sound Bible knowledge. Additional focus is placed upon developing leadership skills, and upon training in specific areas that are related to Christian service. The importance of missions is highly emphasized. The aim is to develop men and women of strong Christian character and purpose who unashamedly proclaim Jesus Christ.

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word." II Timothy 2:15

The Thompson Theological Bible Seminary

O Seminário Teológico Bíblico Thompson is located in the city of Vitória da Conquista, BAHIA. In March 2001, classes were begun on the new campus. There is strict emphasis on the authority of the Word of God and faithful teaching of Bible doctrine and practice. The Seminary is under Brazilian leadership. The current director is Rev. José Pereira da Silva, who is also the seminary administrator and member of the teaching staff. Several highly qualified ministers and trained women are on the faculty and staff. Courses are offered with a 3-4 yr. pastoral emphasis, a 3-4 yr. Christian Education emphasis, basic Bible knowledge, and reaches into homes by correspondence. Fifty-one students are enrolled in on-campus classes, and another 50 in correspondence classes or satellite schools (2003).

Teachers and Students: Thompson Theological Bible Seminary

The original Southern Theological Bible Seminary was founded in 1968, administered and taught for 27 years by missionaries Robert and Alice Thompson, in the city of Umuarama, Paraná, in southern Brazil. Most of the graduates continue in Christian service. The name of the seminary was changed in 2000 when the location was moved permanently from southern Brazil to its new campus in Vitória da Conquista, in the centrally located state of Bahia, where there is more potential for students and placement of graduates.

MISSIONARIES ARE GREATLY NEEDED AS SEMINARY TEACHERS!

The Theological Seminary of Araçatuba

The Bible Institute of Evangelism (IBE) was founded by John and George Harmon, in 1972, in Araçatuba, São Paulo. The campus affords ample facilities for a full Bible training program, preparation for various kinds of Christian ministries, conferences, leadership seminars, and mission emphasis. John Harmon is the Seminary Director, administrator, teacher in both day and evening classes, and does promotional work for the seminary. His wife, Ana, is Dean of Women and supervisor of the kitchen for students, staff and visitors. John is also in charge of a new congregation. George Harmon is Academic Dean, and both he and wife Eunice are teachers. George administrates the Harmony Bible Camp, and leads the work at Harmony Bible Church, at the camp. George also does promotional work for the school and camp. Ruth Bower Harmon is the mother of John, George and Virginia (Barrows), and has taught in the seminary since 1972. Her life as a pioneer missionary brings a wealth of experience and Christian principles to those around her. 50-60 students are enrolled at the Theological Seminary of Araçatuba.


Graduates - Araçatuba Seminary	Chapel: Araçatuba Seminary

BIBLE CAMPS

The Harmony Bible Camp

A dream was fulfilled in 1999 when a large section of rural land was made available for the Harmony Bible Camp. The beautiful setting, with some ready-to-use buildings and sport areas, was perfect for an organized camp already in July of that year. Later, adjoining property was acquired. George Harmon is the Director of the camp, which furnishes full camp programs for adolescents, youth and adults. It is a place of choice for retreats, conventions, Olympic Games, special day camps, special groups, etc. Building teams from the U.S.A. have contributed to new buildings, remodeling, furnishing of equipment, and general improvements each year. The camp has a present capacity for 120 campers. New buildings, equipment and improvements are added as needed. (See the Harmony web site: www.aibfb.com/harmony for updates and photos.)

Short-term mission groups have a vital interest and ministry at Harmony Camp, and are welcomed.


Harmony Bible Camp: Araçatuba, São Paulo

The Armindo Gomes Bible Camp

Property was donated by a Brazilian Christian on a generous portion of land in a rural area of Vitória da Conquista, BAHIA. The first building on the Bible Camp property was begun in July 2001, with an American building team and Brazilian brethren. Even though the multi-purpose building is not yet completed, gospel meetings are being held at the Bible Camp to evangelize the small community and farm area. There is a great need to finish the multipurpose building and build appropriate dorms in order to begin a full Bible camp ministry, serving the entire region. A Bible Camp Director is greatly needed to administrate this ministry. Any short-term mission groups and funds are appreciated to help this budding work so that a vital Bible camp ministry may begin.


Armindo Gomes Bible Camp - Vitória da Conquista, Bahia

Brazil Inland Mission, Inc.
PO Box 1152
Wheaton, IL 60187-1152