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Who We Are

The identity and convictions of the Ordem dos Pastores Batistas Clássicos do Brasil.

Called to Serve

We are Christian men, converted to Christ and called by Him to serve in love and dedication. Our Christian faith rests entirely on the Bible, the Word of God, and our doctrinal confession is Baptist.

We hold to Baptist convictions by legitimate conviction — not out of tradition or convenience. We regard ourselves as classic Baptists because we still believe what earlier generations of Baptists believed.

The Ordem dos Pastores Batistas Clássicos do Brasil represents a fellowship of Christian ministers united by a shared commitment to historic Baptist principles. These are men who have experienced a genuine conversion to Christ and have been called by Him into pastoral service. Their ministry flows from a deep sense of love and dedication to both God and His people. The foundation of everything they believe and teach rests squarely upon the Scriptures as the inspired Word of God. They do not hold their convictions lightly or merely out of family tradition, but rather have examined the Scriptures and arrived at their Baptist position through sincere study and personal conviction.

What distinguishes this group as classic Baptists is their determination to maintain the beliefs that earlier generations of Baptists upheld. They recognize that many modern expressions of Christianity have drifted from foundational truths, and they purposefully choose to stand upon the same doctrinal ground that faithful Baptists occupied throughout history. This includes a firm belief in the authority of Scripture, the autonomy of the local church, believer’s baptism by immersion, and the priesthood of all believers. Their identity is not rooted in innovation or cultural relevance, but in a faithful continuation of biblical Christianity as understood and practiced by historic Baptist communities.

The calling these pastors embrace extends beyond personal piety into active service within their congregations and communities. They see themselves as shepherds entrusted with the care of souls, tasked with preaching the Word, administering the ordinances, and equipping the saints for ministry. Their work is marked by a spirit of humility and devotion, recognizing that pastoral leadership is ultimately service rendered unto Christ. Through their orderly fellowship and shared confession, they seek to encourage one another and to present a united witness to the gospel in Brazil. Their commitment to classic Baptist identity provides both stability and direction for their ongoing ministry.

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Our Foundations

Biblical Faith

Our faith is entirely founded on the Bible as the Word of God, shaping every conviction we hold as pastors.

Baptist by Conviction

We identify as classic Baptists by legitimate conviction, not by tradition or convenience, seeking fidelity to historic Baptist belief.

Baptism by Immersion

We were baptized by immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

A Fellowship of Pastors

We are men converted to Christ and called by Him to serve in love and dedication, united in doctrinal confession.

Learn More

Read the full Manifesto that shaped this order, or review the membership process for pastors seeking to affiliate.