About the Pastor


About the Pastor

Clecio Alves and Edna Alves
Founding Pastors and Presidents

Married to Edna Bras da Silva Alves since 1992, they have served as missionaries in several countries, bringing the message of the Gospel to Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States.


Pastor Clecio Alves holds a Doctorate in Ministerial Theology and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from CELA University (Florida), as well as a Doctorate in Ministry from Georgia University.


He also serves as a Christian radio host and communicator, dedicated to spreading the Word of God through media outlets.


His wife, Edna Bras da Silva Alves, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and shares with her husband a passion for serving, supporting, and strengthening families through pastoral and missionary ministry.


Pastor Clecio is the founder of the World Association of Christian Chaplains (W.A.C.C.), an international organization dedicated to the training and education of chaplains in different countries.
He is also the author of several published works, including:
Guide to Chaplaincy
Hospital Chaplaincy
How to Have a Millionaire Mind
Devotional: Breakfast with God
Yeshua: The Mystery in This Name

“A prophetic voice for this generation, a spiritual mentor committed to the growth of the Body of Christ.”


About the Pastor

Pastor Antonio de Paula

 

Ordained as a pastor in 2014, Antonio de Paula has faithfully served the Lord since 2008. He has been married to Luciane Klein since 2010, and together they share a life of faith and service to the Kingdom of God.

Throughout his 17 years of ministry, he has carried the message of the Gospel to several states in Brazil and the United States, fulfilling his calling as a preacher and missionary committed to the Word of God and to helping those in need.

Pastor Antonio de Paula is an accredited chaplain with the World Association of Christian Chaplains (WACC), serving people in times of need with love and compassion.

His wife, Luciane Klein, is also a WACC chaplain and actively serves alongside her husband in the ministry, supporting families and communities with dedication and spiritual sensitivity.



About the Pastor

Pastor Mauro Quintanilla

 

Pastor Mauro Quintanilla, a native of El Salvador, received his ministerial calling at the age of 13, beginning a life devoted to serving the Kingdom of God. Trained in music and biblical theology, he was ordained as a pastor at 19, beginning a fruitful ministry of church planting that continues to this day.
 
At the age of 20, he took on the role of pastor supervisor, serving in leadership and pastoral care. At 23, under divine direction, he moved to the United States, where he has lived and ministered for more than two decades, developing pastoral work in multicultural and cross-cultural contexts.
 
Married to his wife, Roxana Ramírez — a woman of prayer and service — together they have built a family dedicated to the Lord, with three children: Isaí, Jonathan, and Eliel, all involved in the ministry of music and worship.
 
Academically, Pastor Quintanilla has a solid educational background:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology (2008–2011)
• Studies in Biblical Hebrew and Greek (2013–2015)
• Master’s Degree in Theology – Eastern University (2017–2020)
• Doctorate in Theology (in progress), with an emphasis on pastoral leadership and mission in multicultural contexts.
 
Currently, he serves as a pastor, teacher, and musician, combining preaching, teaching, and theological training for leaders. He also serves as a faculty member at Georgia Theological University, committed to the edification of the Church and the advancement of the Gospel alongside his wife — both being examples of faith, service, and dedication to Christ.