Chacará IBADEPIANA

What Chacará IBADEPIANA does

IBADEP (Instituto Bíblico das Assembleias de Deus – Ensino e Pesquisa) is a non-profit theological education institution headquartered in Guaíra, Paraná, Brazil, operating under the legal entity AEADEPAR (Associação Educacional das Igrejas Evangélicas Assembléias de Deus do Estado do Paraná) and the parent umbrella of CIEADEP. Founded on April 6, 1976 by Pastor José Pimentel de Carvalho with an inaugural class in Curitiba, IBADEP delivers structured Pentecostal theological training to pastors, evangelists, presbyters, deacons, co-workers, and lay members of the Assemblies of God denomination across all 27 Brazilian states and 32 countries.

Its core offering is a three-tier sequential curriculum — Curso Básico em Teologia (20 self-study books, 2 years), Curso Médio em Teologia (18 books, 1.5 years), and Curso Avançado em Teologia (12 modules, 1 year) — supplemented by add-on modules for Christian educators, deacons, families, and ministers. Course completion certificates are authenticated by the Council of Education and Religious Culture (CEC) of CGADB, lending denominational credentialing legitimacy. Delivery runs on a dual-channel model: a decentralized physical network of study nuclei hosted inside Assemblies of God churches, and an EAD distance-learning platform (sisibadep.com) with separate student and nucleus portals that supports online enrollment, digital book access, and course tracking. Supporting assets include a digital ebook library and WhatsApp-based regional attendants covering Brazilian states and international regions.

The revenue model combines per-book sales of physical and digital course materials (R$ 81.50–R$ 127.50 per subject), EAD platform enrollment fees with subscription-style access windows of 40–730 days, and one-time nucleus kit fees for churches opening new study centers; some advanced content is offered free online. The institution is non-profit, has no disclosed equity, funding, or investors, and operates with a lean staff of approximately 10 employees while relying on the volunteer-driven church nucleus network for last-mile instructional delivery.

Name

Chacará IBADEPIANA

Legal name

Associação Educacional das Igrejas Evangélicas Assembléias de Deus do Estado do Paraná - AEADEPAR

Website

https://ibadep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBADEP is a non-profit theological education institution of the Assemblies of God denomination in Brazil, delivering modular Basic, Medium, and Advanced theology courses through church-based study nuclei in 27 states and 32 countries, complemented by a distance-learning EAD platform and CGADB-authenticated certificates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAKAB

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAM

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAE

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Theological education
• Religious training
• Distance learning
• Ministry preparation
• Biblical studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Guaíra

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Material Sales: Sale of self-study theological textbooks and course materials. Physical books priced at R$ 81.50-R$ 127.50 per subject, with online access at reduced rates. The Basic Theology course consists of 20 books with 5 lessons each.
2. Distance Learning Enrollment: EAD platform charges for online course access with varying durations (40-730 days). Includes both digital and physical book options with 365-day availability for individual courses.
3. Nucleus Kit Fees: Charges for establishing new study nuclei in churches, including starter kits and administrative fees for nucleus operation under IBADEP standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBADEP provides structured biblical and theological education to Assemblies of God church members and ministers through Basic, Medium, and Advanced Theology courses plus specialized ministry modules. Course delivery combines in-person instruction at church-based study nuclei with a self-paced EAD distance-learning platform featuring digital and physical textbooks. Certificates issued upon completion are authenticated by the national CGADB convention's Council of Education and Religious Culture.

Product overview

IBADEP is a theological education institution offering a structured portfolio of classroom and distance learning courses for the Assemblies of God denomination. The core offering consists of three sequential theology courses (Básico, Médio, and Avançado) providing progressive theological training over 4.5 years total. Specialized add-on modules include Capacitando o Educador Cristão, Capacitando a Família Cristã, Capacitando o Diácono, and Introdução ao Santo Ministério for targeted ministry development. The EAD platform provides digital access to all course content including online books and self-instructional materials. Supporting infrastructure includes the SISIBADEP student portal for course management and the SISIBADEP Nucleus portal for center coordination. The institution operates across all Brazilian states and 32 countries with over 35,000 enrolled students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curso Básico em Teologia A foundational theology course lasting 2 years, structured in 20 modules with self-instructional books containing 5 lessons each. Covers biblical, theological, and historical knowledge including Bibliologia, Teologia Sistemática, Eclesiologia, Pentateuco, and Homilética. Designed for Assemblies of God church members and ministers beginning formal theological training.
• Curso Médio em Teologia An intermediate theology course lasting 1.5 years, structured in 12 modules with weekly 3-3.5 hour classes. Covers Teologia Bíblica do Antigo/Novo Testamento, Teologia Sistemática, Religiões e Seitas, Missiologia, and Louvar e Adoração. Aimed at students who have completed the Basic level.
• Curso Avançado em Teologia An advanced theology course lasting 1 year, modular and rotational with 12 modules. Students receive CGADB-authenticated certificates upon completion. Content is approved by the CEC/CGADB educational council and intended for senior ministry preparation.
• Capacitando o Educador Cristão A basic-level course for Christian educators aiming to develop excellence in teaching, providing biblical vision for contemporary education, and training to transmit biblical doctrines within and outside churches. Targeted at Sunday school teachers and Christian education ministry leaders.
• Capacitando a Família Cristã A course for individuals seeking self-knowledge and biblical teachings for developing solid, edified families. Covers relationship types, courtship phases, marriage preparation, and family administration according to biblical precepts. Targeted at church members and family ministry leaders.
• Capacitando o Diácono An advanced-level course covering the church as Christ's body, its history from the Protestant Reformation to the Pentecostal movement, the Assemblies of God hierarchy, and practical ministerial functions including ethical conduct and leadership. Targeted at deacons and church leaders.
• Introdução ao Santo Ministério A medium-level course lasting 3-6 months designed to enhance ministers' application of holy ministry practices. Covers Homilética, Hermenêutica, Aconselhamento Pastoral, Ética Ministerial, and Church Administration. Targeted at pastors and ministers seeking ordination preparation.
• EAD (Educação a Distância) Distance Learning Platform Distance learning platform offering online versions of theology courses (Basic, Medium, Advanced levels) and the Christian Educator course. Includes digital books and online course materials accessible through the student portal, with course access durations of 40-730 days.
• Ebooks Digital Library Digital book library offering theological content across categories including Teologia do Obreiro, STJ, Brasil, and Cursos. Includes titles such as Educador Cristão and OAB-related theological materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000+ students trained in Basic and Medium Theology courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CIEADEP (Convenção das Igrejas Evangélicas Assembléias de Deus do Estado do Paraná)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization that created IBADEP on April 6, 1976. CIEADEP established the Association of Educational Institutions of Evangelical Assemblies of God of Paraná (AEADEPAR) with objectives of developing secular and religious education, culture, social assistance, social communication, and philanthropy.
• CGADB (Convenção Geral das Assembleias de Deus do Brasil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational convention of Assemblies of God churches in Brazil. IBADEP's courses are recognized and approved by the Council of Education and Religious Culture (CEC) of CGADB. Completion certificates are authenticated by CGADB.
• Assemblies of God Churches (Igrejas Evangélicas Assembléias de Deus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch network hosting IBADEP study nuclei for theological education delivery. Churches provide physical space and local coordination for course delivery, extending IBADEP's reach to all Brazilian states and 32 countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Escola Superior de Teologia (EST): Lutheran theological higher-education institution based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul. Compares directly to IBADEP as a Brazilian theological college offering structured degree programs, distance learning, and denominational recognition for ministry preparation.
• Lee University: Cleveland, Tennessee-based Assemblies of God university with significant online theological offerings. Comparable to IBADEP in denomination, theological curriculum, and distance learning focus, though at a much larger scale.
• Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU): US-based Assemblies of God university with a strong online and distance learning program. Comparable to IBADEP in denomination affiliation, modular theological curriculum, and serving working-adult ministry students through EAD.
• Faculdade Teológica Luterana (FTL): Lutheran theological college in Brazil with structured ministerial training and Portuguese-language theological content. Comparable in target student (Protestant ministers) and modality of classroom + distance learning.
• Faculdade Teológica Batista do Sul (STBS): Brazilian Baptist theological college in the southern region. Closest non-Assemblies of God Brazilian peer to IBADEP in terms of course structure (Basic/Medium/Advanced theology), denominational credentials, and church-based delivery model.
• Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS): Graduate seminary of the Assemblies of God in the United States. Most direct denominational peer of IBADEP — same theological tradition, same credentialing purpose, and overlapping curriculum in missiology, hermeneutics, and pastoral ministry.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: US-based evangelical institution with one of the largest online theological education programs globally. Comparable in modular distance learning, ministerial training, and international reach, with a substantially deeper digital infrastructure that represents both a competitor and a benchmark.
• Centro Universitário Adventista (Unasp): Larger Adventist higher-education institution in Brazil offering multiple undergraduate and graduate programs, including theology. Comparable in faith-based theological education and broad Brazilian footprint, but operates at a much larger scale and broader academic scope than IBADEP.
• Oral Roberts University: Pentecostal university in the United States with online theological programs. Comparable denominational alignment (Pentecostal/charismatic) and serves a similar international ministry student audience, though at much larger scale.
• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: Major Presbyterian university in São Paulo with a long-established School of Theology. Comparable to IBADEP as a denominational higher-education institution, but with broader academic programs and significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ibadepnews
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibadepoficial/?hl=pt-br
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chacar%C3%A1-ibadepiana

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