Michael and Jessica

Mike is the lead elder of the church. He is married to Jessica and they have three married children and two grandchildren. Mike's role in the church is to bring vision and teaching and to help establish others in their giftings. Jessica is primarily involved with the children’s ministry of the church. Both love getting out into the mountains of Portugal in their jeep, camping and they love their new role as grandparents.

João and Paula

João and Paula live in Lousada. They have a married daughter, Maria João, and a son, Mário Jorge. A passion for the lost characterizes João who has the heart of an evangelist. He works in the construction industry, driving heavy machinery. In their spare time João and Paula love to hang out with family and friends, to eat well in true Portuguese style and to go for long drives.

Rigo

Rigo has been part of the church since he was twelve. In past years he has played a major role in the formation and development of the young people’s group. Rigo has been an elder since 2007. He has a jeep and likes going for long walks in the Serra do Gerês. He also enjoys playing football, tennis and hanging out with friends.

Litos and Katie

Litos and Katie have been married for a year and a half and they have a baby girl, Mariana. He’s a geography teacher and she is a physiotherapist. Litos is a Kidz Klub leader, Katie leads the worship group in the church and together they lead a small group in Penafiel. They want to see the city transformed by the grace and love of God, and to be used so that family, friends, co-workers and strangers may know the gospel through their testimony. They like walking, camping, hanging out with friends and playing football and tennis (that’s just Litos).

Andrew and Lucy

Andrew and Lucy have been married for two years and they have a baby boy, Jonathan. They're leading one of the Convive Groups that meet every week in Lousada. They have a passion for training leaders, helping couples and planting new churches. In their free time they like to hang out with their friends and enjoy a good meal.