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Stories From the Amazon
Here you'll find stories from the field, ministry updates, and missionary testimonies that reveal how God is at work throughout the Amazon.
Read inspiring accounts of transformed lives, growing churches, emerging indigenous leaders, and faithful partners whose prayers, generosity, and service make this ministry possible.
Each story is a glimpse of God's faithfulness and the lasting impact of the gospel in communities across the Amazon.
Happy 68th To First Baptist Of Parintins
The ministry that has evolved into AmazonVida started as a small church back in 1952 in the Amazon village of Parintins, Brazil. Pastor Elmer Lessa father, Eduardo…
Training To Empower
Our Leadership Training Center has been working for nearly 10 years to empower indigenous leaders on the Amazon river. The training center offers classes in…
(Dirty) Water, Water Everywhere
If you have been to the Amazon and seen the massive size of the river then you can relate to the poem about a thirsty sailor that said, "Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink."
Brazilian Mission Trip
Assembleia de Deus de Itaipu (Assembly of God church) had a great week on the river. They brought 14 people from different churches in their area. For most of…
Come See God At Work
If you are considering a mission trip then maybe you should consider what God is doing on the Amazon river. You should consider how it has affected the people…
Learn About AmazonVida
You and your organization can make a difference by coming to the Amazon or you can help us through your prayer support and your financial generosity...
Meet A Missionary - Elmer Lessa
Elmer Lessa is the head and visionary of AmazonVida, and pastor for First Baptist Church in Parintins, Amazonas, Brasil. His father started...
We Value Our Ministry Partners
It takes a lot of resources to make a trip from the United States to Brazil and then into the jungle. Once the mission team gets to Brazil they will need ...
Dear brothers and sisters,
I come to you today with a heart full of gratitude, awe, and joy. What we experienced in the Amazon this past July was truly a move of God. For one incredible week, our team served riverside and indigenous communities