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2026 Mission Season • Completed

BRAZIL | Connect with the Deaf

Reaching an often forgotten mission field: partnering with Brazilian churches to evangelize and strengthen Deaf ministries across São Paulo state.

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Dates

July 23 – Aug 4, 2026
(10 Days - Completed)

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Location

Ribeirão Preto
& Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil

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Cost

$2,250
All-Inclusive ($100 Deposit)

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Team Size

10 – 25 Members
Evangelists & Volunteers

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Team Leader

Sean Lunday
BIMI South America Director

CONNECT WITH THE DEAF: An Overlooked Harvest

CONNECT BRAZIL — CONNECT WITH THE DEAF was a wonderful opportunity to understand and assist with an often forgotten part of the world mission field—the Deaf community. Brazil has several million people who suffer from hearing loss, and it is estimated that there are over 70 million deaf worldwide.

Though many deaf individuals in Brazil identify culturally with traditional religious institutions, less than 2% have ever heard or understood the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. The CONNECT Team worked in direct partnership with local Independent Baptist churches in the state of São Paulo that are actively planting churches and evangelizing deaf individuals.

Ministry Activities & Outreach

The team engaged in active hands-on ministry across three Brazilian cities, including Ribeirão Preto and Jundiaí:

Key Ministry Focus Areas

  • Street Canvassing & Deaf Outreach: Locating deaf individuals and their families in urban neighborhoods to share tracts and invitations.
  • Church Conferences & Special Services: Participating in church services, giving personal testimonies, and assisting with an encouraging Deaf Ministry conference.
  • Deaf Youth & Fellowship: Building relationships and encouraging local deaf believers and interpreters.
  • Strengthening National Pastors: Providing encouragement and resources to Brazilian pastors ministering among the deaf.

Host Missionaries & Field Leaders

CONNECT BRAZIL (Deaf Team) was led by Sean Lunday and Daniel Bennett, hosted by experienced BIMI deaf ministry missionaries:

Sean & Stephanie Lunday

BIMI South America Director
Team Leader

Carl & Cindy Johnson

BIMI Missionaries
Brazil Deaf Ministries

Stephen & Abigail Barrett

BIMI Missionaries
Brazil

Beca Pape

BIMI Missionary
Brazil

Logistics & Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications: Ages 16 to 65 in good physical health. Sign language skills were deeply appreciated but NOT required—anyone with a heart for evangelism and willingness to learn basic signs was welcome! (Note: 16–17-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent.)

Required Documentation: Valid Passport and Brazilian Visa.

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⚠️ Important BIMI Policy Disclosures

  • Code of Conduct: All CONNECT Team members must abide by stated BIMI Policies, Standards, and Christian Code of Conduct.
  • Insurance: Trip insurance with medical coverage is required and included in the trip cost.
  • Deposit Policy: The $100 trip fee deposit received at application is non-refundable unless BIMI cancels the trip.
  • Donations: Additional donations received toward a team member's trip are non-refundable within 60 days of departure.