Frequently asked questions

Adopt a Pastor Ministry (AAP) strengthens pastors, elders and seminarians through biblical training, pastoral mentoring, Christian literature and ongoing ministry follow-up, prioritizing Portuguese-speaking communities.

No. AAP is not a seminary, college or formal academic institution. It is a ministry that walks alongside pastors, offering training, mentoring and resources to strengthen the local church.

The AAP Pastoral Program develops over three years around three theological pillars: Pastoral Theology, Biblical Theology and Ecclesial Theology. Each pillar is developed through stages that combine study, mentoring, Christian literature and ministry fellowship.

AAP strengthens pastors and churches in Portuguese-speaking countries, prioritizing regions of greatest ministry need. It currently serves Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Cape Verde, Portugal and Brazil.

There are three ways to participate: individual support, partner churches and institutional partners. See all options on the Support page.

With monthly support, you may contribute US$50/month or US$65/month, sustaining pastors in the AAP Pastoral Program. One-time gifts are also possible, without a monthly commitment.

Your support sustains pastors in the AAP Pastoral Program, which includes biblical and pastoral training, mentoring, Christian literature, access to Fiel Digital, ministry fellowship and follow-up over three years. In the US$65/month option, the pastor's wife also participates in the program.

Yes. On the Support page, you will find options for one-time gifts without a monthly commitment.

Churches strengthen churches through a missionary partnership that helps strengthen pastors and local churches. Contact our team to learn more through the Contact page.

Companies, foundations and other organizations may support AAP through institutional partnerships. These partnerships help strengthen pastors and churches and receive periodic information about ministry impact.

Yes. Supporters receive ministry and financial updates, testimonies, photos and information about the work carried out through AAP. They may also follow the ministry impact by email, newsletter and other communication channels. See the Impact and transparency section.