about me Abel Santos My name is Abel Santos, I was born and raised in a Christian family which helped me find Jesus and accept Him as my own Saviour at the age of 12. I have always served the Lord in my church being involved in ministries like worship, teaching and discipleship. I am graduated in Information Technology and my passion is to help people achieve excellence in all they do. I learned English and 2 more schools to be prepared culturally. In 2002 I went to South Africa and Mozambique for the first time and I was so blessed that before I left I asked God to take me back to that land when the time was right.
Some personal experiences: ? English teacher since 2006 with a vast experience teaching in different schools around Brazil. ? Missionary work in several places in Brazil and abroad. cross-cultural experience working with teams in the USA,
South Africa and Mozambique. ? Interpreter for international groups in areas of need in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and in Africa. I have also worked translating evangelism, discipleship and training resources. DTS (Discipleship Training School) – a course designed to help young people understand God more deeply, live more like Jesus and identify their unique gifts and purpose to use in missions. DTS emphasizes cross-cultural exposure and global awareness, preparing students to answer the call to "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19. (http://www.ywam.org/Training) Perspectives: a Christian education course designed to help believers learn more about God's heart for all nations and how believers worldwide can play an active role in the Great Commission. (http://www.perspectives.org) The Ultimate Goal – TUG is a network of local and international churches, para-church organisations and ministries all working together on one common goal: to bring hope and change to South Africa. Riding on the excitement of the 2010 event, numerous partnership strategies were launched to capture the golden opportunity of transforming the youth of Africa through values and behavioral change. (http://www.theultimategoal.co.za/) YWAMKICKOFF2010 – A ministry from Youth With A Mission as the 2010 FIFA World Cup" took place in South Africa. Thousands of Soccer Fans went to watch the games, we had a great opportunity to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We did that in creative ways such as drama, arts, music, dance, sports, etc, and also with a 24/7 Intercessory Prayer. (http://www.ywammuizenberg.org/ywamkickoff.htm)
Kid's Games – a sports and values based program for 6-14 year olds where companies, churches, schools, community groups, sports organizations and local government can all work together to serve. Samaritan's feet – a team of global ambassadors to touch the lives of men, women, and children across the world in an effort help the nearly 300 million people who go without shoes each day, and the more than a million who die (Dying without Shoes) each year as a result. Through this simple act humility and servant-leadership, our team members and volunteers express love, compassion, and the gospel message that brings hope. (http://www.samaritansfeet.org/) page 02