Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus

What Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus does

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus (IBAD) is a private, non-profit theological education institution headquartered in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1958 by missionaries João Kolenda Lemos and Ruth Doris Lemos. The institution delivers a structured Assemblies of God curriculum via two modalities: an Individual self-paced distance-learning track (Curso Médio, 24 books and 96+ video lessons; Curso Avançado, 15 advanced books) accessed through the Portal do Aluno, and a church-based "núcleo" model in which local churches host study groups of at least 10 students led by a designated monitor and supported through the Portal do Monitor. All programs culminate in certificates recognized by major Brazilian Assemblies of God conventions (CGADB, CADB, CONEMAD, COMADESPE) and international conventions in the United States, Japan, and Argentina.

IBAD's technology stack consists of three web portals (Aluno, Monitor, Capacitação) hosted on third-party cloud infrastructure (Beeviral, Bunny.Net, RDStation), with automated online assessments for self-paced study. The institution publishes an annual devotional book (Diário Devocional IBAD 2026) and runs the recurring Fórum de Capacitação Ministerial event. Revenue streams include individual course tuition, church-based nucleus licensing (one-time curriculum package per nucleus), devotional book sales at R$49.90/unit, and tiered event ticket sales ranging from R$119.90 to R$179.90. Course pricing for the core theology programs is not publicly disclosed and is processed via WhatsApp contact. The affiliated Faculdade Bíblica das Assembleias de Deus (FABAD), operating as an adjacent higher-education subsidiary, shares leadership, campus, and digital platforms, extending IBAD's offering into undergraduate and graduate theology programs.

Name

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus

Legal name

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus

Website

https://ibad.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus (IBAD) is a Brazilian non-profit founded in 1958 that delivers Assemblies of God-aligned theological education through self-paced online courses and church-based study nuclei, serving individual Christians, pastors, and local churches in Brazil and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Distance learning theology
• Religious publishing
• Ministerial training
• Evangelical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pindamonhangaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Tuition: Revenue from individual students who enroll in the self-paced distance theology courses (Curso Médio and Curso Avançado). Students pay for access to materials, video lessons, and certification. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website but enrollment is processed through direct contact (WhatsApp) and a dedicated registration portal.
2. Núcleo (Church-Based Study Group) Licensing: Revenue from church-based nuclei programs. Churches pay for the structured curriculum package including books, video lessons, and exam materials, plus ongoing academic support from IBAD. The minimum threshold is 10 students per nucleus.
3. Devotional Book Sales: Sale of the Diário Devocional IBAD 2026 published book at R$49.90 per unit, with volume pricing available for larger orders.
4. Event Tickets (Fórum de Capacitação Ministerial): Ticket sales for the annual ministerial training forum (FCM), with tiered pricing based on registration period: Lote 1 R$119.90, Lote 2 R$139.90, Lote 3 R$159.90, Lote 4 R$179.90.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus (IBAD) delivers theological education for the Assemblies of God community through two structured modalities: an individual self-paced distance-learning program (Curso Médio + Curso Avançado) and a church-hosted Núcleo group-learning program, both supported by an LMS, 96+ video lessons, auto-graded online exams, and certification recognized by national and international Assemblies of God conventions. The institute complements its education programs with the annual Diário Devocional IBAD devotional book and the Fórum de Capacitação Ministerial training event.

Product overview

Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus (IBAD) offers a portfolio of theological education products centered around two delivery modalities: (1) Modalidade Individual — a self-paced distance learning program accessed through the Portal do Aluno, and (2) Modalidade Núcleo — a church-based group learning model supported by dedicated monitors via the Portal do Monitor. Both modalities share a common curriculum spanning a Curso Médio (24 books, 96 video lessons) and a Curso Avançado (15 advanced books). The institution also publishes an annual Diário Devocional and organizes the annual Fórum de Capacitação Ministerial. All three portals (Aluno, Monitor, Capacitação) collectively form the educational technology infrastructure for students and church partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curso Médio em Teologia — Modalidade Individual

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60,000 students trained since 1958
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CONEMAD — Convenção Nacional da Assembleia de Deus no BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCONEMAD is one of the primary national Assemblies of God conventions that validates and recognizes IBAD's theological certificates. This recognition enables IBAD graduates to serve as credentialed ministers within the convention's member churches.
• CADB — Convenção da Assembleia de Deus no BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCADB is a major national convention that recognizes IBAD's theological programs, validating the certificates for ministers within its affiliated churches across Brazil.
• CGADB — Convenção Geral das Assembleias de Deus no BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCGADB is the largest national Assemblies of God convention in Brazil and provides formal recognition of IBAD's theological education programs, validating certificates for graduates ministering within its network.
• COMADESPE — Convenção de Ministers Assembleianos de Deus no Estado de São Paulo e OutroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOMADESPE validates IBAD's certificates for ministers in São Paulo and neighboring states, representing a key regional convention partnership in IBAD's home state.
• CONFRADEB-EUA — Convenção Fraternal dos Ministers das Assembleias de Deus Brasileiras nos Estados UnidosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational convention of Brazilian Assemblies of God churches in the United States that recognizes IBAD certificates for Brazilian immigrant congregations.
• COMADEJA — Convenção de Ministers de Língua Portuguesa no JapãominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational convention of Portuguese-speaking Brazilian churches in Japan that recognizes IBAD certificates for its member congregations.
• COMADAR — Convención de Ministers de las Asambleas de Dios en ArgentinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentine convention of Assemblies of God churches that recognizes IBAD theological certificates for ministers in its network.
• FABAD — Faculdade Bíblica das Assembleias de DeuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFABAD is IBAD's affiliated higher education institution (faculdade) offering undergraduate and graduate theology programs. The two institutions share leadership (Pr. Mark Lemos is Director General of both), co-host events, and jointly award honors (Doutor Honoris Causa, Professor Honoris Causa, Professor Emeritus). They also share the same campus, administrative infrastructure, and digital platforms.
• Sociedade Bíblica do BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brazilian Bible Society collaborated on the III Fórum de Capacitação Ministerial 2026 program, delivering a lecture on 'A história da Bíblia e suas metodologias: Escrita, imprensa e meios digitais' as part of the forum's educational program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Escola de Treinamento Ministerial (ETM) – Igreja Batista: Baptist denominational ministerial training program operating in Brazil with similar target audience (church workers seeking credentialed training). Comparable mission and delivery, though denominationally Baptist rather than Pentecostal.

Direct peers

• Faculdade Batista do Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian Baptist theological faculty offering degree and certificate programs in theology. Comparable as another Protestant denominational institution delivering ministerial training credentials to Brazilian church workers.
• Seminário Bíblico Palavra da Vida: Bible-focused evangelical seminary operating in Brazil and Latin America with certificate and diploma programs. Comparable in mission (Bible-centered ministerial training) and target audience (lay leaders and pastors).
• Faculdade Adventista da Bahia (FADBA): Adventist higher education institution in Bahia offering theology programs alongside other fields. Comparable as a regional Brazilian denominational institution providing theological credentials to church workers.
• Faculdade Teológica Sul Americana (FTSA): Brazilian evangelical theological faculty offering undergraduate and extension theology programs through distance learning. Directly comparable to IBAD/FABAD in target market (Brazilian evangelicals) and delivery model (EAD).

Emerging players

• Instituto Cristão de Estudos Bíblicos (ICEB): Brazilian Bible-study institute offering certificate programs. Comparable to IBAD's individual modality in target audience and content focus, though smaller scale and narrower reach.

Broad incumbents

• Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (UNASP): Major denominational (Adventist) higher education institution in Brazil offering theology and ministry programs. Comparable as a denominational credentialing body with formal academic recognition, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple fields.
• Liberty University Online: US-based accredited online university offering theology degrees at scale to global (including Brazilian) students. Comparable as a competitor for Brazilian students seeking accredited online theological credentials at competitive prices.
• Faculdade Mackenzie: Large Presbyterian university in São Paulo with a theology school offering accredited programs. Comparable as a denominational higher education institution in the same geography, though significantly broader in scope.

Others

• Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil: Brazilian Bible Society, partner of IBAD on the FCM 2026 forum. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player in Brazilian evangelical education and content distribution, though focused on Bible translation/publication rather than formal theological credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/IBADTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ibadead
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibadteologia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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