Serving as a Missionary

Pastor Roberto completed his seminary training in 2009 and serves as a home missionary for the Igreja Luterana Brasileira - Brazilian Lutheran Church (ILB) to start a new congregation in the city of Presidente Prudente in Southeastern Brazil.

 LATTE Professor Natán & Pastor Roberto

How are you using your seminary training now?

At this moment, I am giving Bible Studies in the houses of the people, that is to say, I have different studies in some houses on different days of the week. On Sundays, I gather with my family for Bible studies, or sometimes we listen to a sermon that was recorded in Dourados, or other times I myself preach.

What are some of your joys in the ministry?

I am happy to be able to share my joy in knowing that Christ died for all of my sins, and to share salvation in Christ with other people.

Pastor Roberto Teaching a Bible Study

What are some of the challenges in your ministry?

There is always a challenge when one handles God's Word. First, our challenge is to study the Word carefully in order to be as faithful as possible. Then the challenge is to share these truths from the Word with other people.

What is your favorite Bible passage?

 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. - Romans 10:17

Professor Natán, Pastor Roberto, Pastor Elcy, & Pastor Charlie

Happy New Year

A new year with a new look!  We have added a few more features to this blog, including a "Contact Us"  page.  We look forward to hearing from you.   :)

Our goal for this blog is to provide updates and additional insight into LATTE's seminary training in Latin America.

In 2011, we will continue to share life and ministry experiences from missionaries, missionary wives, and seminary students living in Latin America.

May God continue to guide you in sharing Jesus with others in this upcoming year and beyond!

Feliz Natal! ¡Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël!

Christmas greetings from Brazil, Bolivia, the Caribbean, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, & Mexico!

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." - Luke 2:10-11 (NIV © 2010)

God's richest blessings to you throughout this joyous season and in 2011!

The LATTE Team

- Larry & Kay 
- Larry & Marlene 
- Phil & Kathy 
- Natán & Julia

Trip to Quibdó, Colombia

An historical event took place this month. For the first time in over 30 years a WELS missionary made a trip to the town of Quibdó, Colombia. A congregation of about 30 members from this town had been received into the fellowship of the Colombian national church a couple of months earlier. On a previous trip to Colombia, the congregation’s pastor, Elkin Alzate, had invited LATTE professor Philip to include a visit to Quibdó during his next trip to Colombia. The trip took place and Professor was able to enjoy the wonderful hospitality of our brothers in the faith who live there. He also took part in workshops and Bible studies during the afternoon and evening hours. In the pictures you can see Professor Philip leading the class, the group that studied with him as well as Pastor Elkin and his wife Eugenia.

(Posted by Prof. Philip)