João Batista da Silva was born in the city of Natal, on May 24, 1905. Originating from a poor family, early began the work, come to occupy administrative functions in the former Municipality of Natal.Sua family traditionally Roman Catholic, wants to become a priest. However, the year 1926 would bring profound changes for your life: in February, became the gospel, in March, was baptized in the Holy Spirit, and in May, down to the baptismal waters, under the hands of Pastor Bruno Skolimowysk. In the following year, was separated to serve as a deacon in the Church Christmas. Started very young, the brilliant ministerial career, to which he devoted his entire vida.Em November 28, 1927, he married Maria Anita Torres da Silva, with whom he had 16 children (of whom 11 were created: Josibiah , Judith, Elizabeth, Huldah, Elza, Omar, Jerusha, Edit, Ione, John and Melchizedek.) In December 1931 he was consecrated a priest, and, on February 18, the pastor. Assigned to the AD in Ceará-Mirim, in the state, remained pastoring that church for five anos.Em February 2, 1939, left the RN to assume the pastorate of AD in João Pessoa / PB and the Presidency of the State Convention of Ministers Paraiba, where he remained for nearly 11 years. On January 31, 1950, was chairing AD in Salvador, with jurisdiction throughout the State of Bahia. His tenure was marked by the pacification of spirits and solving the serious conflicts that afflicted that church. With the death of Pastor Eugenio Martins Pires-fact occurred in 1959 - was invited by Eurico Missionary Bergsten (interim) to assume the pastorate of AD in Natal and the Presidency of the State Convention of Ministers of AD in RN .. THE MINISTRY IN NATALTeve beginning on January 10, 1960 and extended po 33 years and four months, until the evening of May 23, 1993, when shouted up, with all dignity. Interconvencional During 1973-75, he was President of Honour of CGADB - General Convention of the Assemblies of God in Brazil. Had a decisive role in the creation of the Theological College of the Assemblies of God in the Northeast (later transformed into ESTEADEB). Pastor John the Baptist (pulpit), Pb Gilson Oliveira (President of UMADEN) and Mis. Eurico Bergnsten the occasion of the XV Congress of Youth Christmas. In his pastorate bodies have been set as: Education School Grade 1, Center for Integrated Social Assistance (ICAS), entity maintains 2 nurseries and a home for the elderly, all currently in activities, expanded the number of congregations in the Capital of about 6 to 57; sending the first missionaries of IEADERN (Edson Alves da Silva, the Madagascar / Africa) and others to Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana and Paraguay. However, the greatest contribution to the state was the evangelization of the Interior. Upon completion of his pastorate, there was work evangelísticoem all 153 municipalities of the RN, although a few have not resident worker. The death of his beloved wife, which occurred on December 14, 1989, deeply shook Pastor John the Baptist. This fact, plus other problems in the family, set a slow and gradual process of gathering, culminating in its willingness to transfer the charge. As a last act, personally selected his successor, transferred the pastor and retired permanently at home, never opining about the destiny of the Church. In the late afternoon of May 31, 1999 - at 94 years old - was called to Eternal Glory. His body was hidden in the Temple of Central IEADERN and buried with honors in Cemetery Park "Abode of Peace", on 1 June 1999.
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