Biographical sketch

Personal Information:

  • Born in Jacarei, Sao Paulo - Brazil
  • Married to Elba C.A.R. Silva, native of Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
  • Children
    • Luiz Fernando C.A.R. Silva  (Richmond, VA)
    • Filipe C.A.R. Silva (Sao Paulo, SP – Brazil)

Education:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, ESAN, SP 1976
  • Bachelor of Theology, Faculdade Teologica Batista de Sao Paulo, SP 1981
  • Graduate Studies in Economy, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, SP 1988
  • Studies in Education, Potificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, SP 1991

Ministry Service:

  • Served as pastor for twenty years in churches in Sao Paulo, SP – Brazil
  • Professor of Ethics, Leadership and Pastoral Care, Faculdade Teologica Batista de Sao Paulo, SP – Brazil  1986-1998
  • Hospital Chaplain, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil 1996-2002
  • Brazilian Baptist Church, Richmond, VA, Pastor: 2002--