More than 219 million people speak Portuguese, making it the 7th most widely spoken language on earth.

Matt & Silvia are working with the Lusophone project to build a three-pronged approach to developing Christian leaders, preparing them to make a lasting impact for the gospel in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa.

1. Sowing the seeds of leadership by stimulating critical thinking skills & biblical attitudes among youth & pre-teens of the next generation.
2. Nurturing future leaders and reining their abilities though specialized training in biblical studies & leadership at the Portuguese Bible Institute.
3. Multiplying the impact of these young leaders by discipling them as they begin serving in various roles throughout the Portuguese speaking world. By ensuring each leader becomes a discipler of other leaders, the result is multigenerational impact.