About the Missionaries...


Ron & Kathleen Weber

We will be working with Ron & Kathleen Weber. They have been serving with ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism) in Brazil for about 33 years as missionaries. For many years, Ron taught at Fortaleza Academy which is a school for missionary kids. The Webers started a successful AWANA program which opened new doors for them to present the Gospel to parents and resulted in growth in their Sunday School. Once moving to Mossoró, the Webers continued to serve through church planting. They have seen eight churches established and their goal is to strengthen other churches in the area. They also desire to disciple and train Brazilians in these churches to be spiritual leaders. They are currently living in Mossoró (about 3 hours south of Fortaleza). They are active in building new churches there as well as visiting and encouraging the churches they started in Fortaleza. They are a wonderful group of people to work with and a lot of fun. They will be a blessing in your walk with the Lord. Our mission trip will help encourage them and assist them in their outreach efforts.

Julio & Kristina Souza

We will also have the privilege of spending some time with Julio & Kristina Souza. Kristina is Ron & Kathleen’s daughter. Her & Julio are AWANA (OANSE) missionaries to Brazil. They are instrumental in setting up camps for kids, special meetings and outreaches to kids in north-eastern Brazil. They have three kids: Nicole, Nathan & Jessika. It is always a delight to visit with them and have their assistance in translation and ministry. We will have several opportunities to minister to AWANA group groups around the city and this will be a huge help to their ministry.