Centro De Estudos Bíblicos - CEBI

What Centro De Estudos Bíblicos - CEBI does

Centro De Estudos Bíblicos (CEBI) is a Brazilian ecumenical nonprofit organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, that develops and disseminates the Leitura Popular da Bíblia (Popular Reading of the Bible) methodology — a contextual, liberation-theology approach to biblical interpretation that reads scripture from the perspective of lived reality and in defense of life. The organization operates through a federated model of 14 or more regional state chapters spanning Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Alagoas, Sergipe, Piauí, Santa Catarina (Chapecó), Paraná, Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul, and the Northeast, coordinated by periodic National Assemblies and a coordinating council. CEBI's primary audiences are ecumenical Christian communities, Bible study leaders and facilitators, and advanced biblical studies students across Brazil, served through regional assemblies, study groups, the DABAR specialization course, and community organizing.

CEBI's product portfolio centers on biblical publishing and subscription content: the bimonthly Por Trás da Palavra (PTP) newsletter available in PTP Singular Simples (R$55/year) and PTP Conjugada (R$115/year, including six PNV study books), individual books and study guides priced between R$4.00 and R$52.63, thematic bundles such as the Kit Leitura Popular (R$260.00) and Combo Sementinhas da Fé (R$50.00), and collections such as Coleção Uma Introdução à Bíblia (R$247.85). Distribution occurs through a direct e-commerce storefront on cebi.org.br/livraria, regional chapters, email newsletters on the ZweiArts platform, and social/podcast channels (Facebook, Instagram @cebi_nacional, YouTube, and Anchor.fm). The organization maintains supporting-agency partnerships in Europe and collaborates with faith-and-politics, youth, ecological, and ecumenical partners including MNFP, PJ Nacional, CEEL, CEDAC, IECLB, CESEP, and others. Revenue streams combine low-priced publication sales, recurring annual subscriptions, donations and solidarity contributions (including disaster-response campaigns), and unquantified partner agency support; the organization employs approximately 12 people and discloses no AI/ML technology, external ownership, or venture funding.

Name

Centro De Estudos Bíblicos - CEBI

Legal name

CEBI – Centro de Estudos Bíblicos

Website

https://cebi.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEBI is a Brazilian ecumenical nonprofit founded in 1979 that publishes biblical study materials and trains facilitators in the Leitura Popular da Bible methodology, serving Christian communities and study groups nationwide through regional chapters, subscription newsletters, and an online bookstore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing and Biblical Education

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921)

SIC

Retail-Nonstore Retailers (5960)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Religious publishing
• Biblical education
• Ecumenical ministry
• Theological publications
• Christian study materials

Headquarters

HQ city

São Leopoldo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Publication Sales: Sale of books, study guides, and biblical materials through their e-commerce platform cebi.org.br/livraria/. Products include individual books, collections, and study kits at various price points.
2. Subscriptions (PTP - Por Trás da Palavra): Bimonthly newsletter subscription with optional study book accompaniment. PTP Singular Simples at R$55/year and PTP Conjugada at R$115/year, valid for 12 months or 6 editions.
3. Donations and Support: The organization receives support during natural disasters and crisis situations (e.g., floods) through solidarity campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEBI is an ecumenical nonprofit that publishes and sells biblical study materials grounded in the 'Leitura Popular da Bíblia' (Popular Reading of the Bible) methodology. Its offerings include the bimonthly PTP (Por Trás da Palavra) newsletter subscription, the accompanying PNV (A Palavra na Vida) book series, thematic book collections, study kits, and individual publications sold through its own online bookstore and regional chapters across Brazil.

Product overview

CEBI (Centro de Estudos Bíblicos) is an ecumenical organization that operates primarily as a biblical publishing and education ministry. Its product portfolio centers on the Leitura Popular da Bíblia (Popular Bible Reading) methodology, which includes subscription-based publications (PTP - Por Trás da Palavra newsletter and PNV - A Palavra na Vida study books), an online bookstore with individual publications, and thematic collections covering topics such as feminist/gender studies, liberation theology, Black theology, eco-justice, youth, methodology, ecumenism, and spirituality. The organization functions as a content-driven ministry platform rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Por Trás da Palavra (PTP): Bimonthly bulletin with reflections and subsidies for the Popular Reading of the Bible
• A Palavra na Vida (PNV)
• Leitura Popular da Bíblia

Products and services

• Assinatura PTP Singular Simples (Por Trás da Palavra - Single Subscription) Bimonthly newsletter subscription delivering the Por Trás da Palavra (PTP) bulletin with biblical reflections, CEBI activity updates, and practical resources for Popular Bible Reading groups, valid for 12 months or six editions at R$55.00/year. Targeted at individual subscribers and study groups.
• Assinatura PTP Conjugada (Por Trás da Palavra - Combined Subscription) Bimonthly subscription combining the PTP newsletter with six accompanying A Palavra na Vida (PNV) study books per year, at R$115.00/year. Designed for subscribers who want both the bulletin and the full study book series for Popular Bible Reading groups.
• A Palavra na Vida (PNV) Series Recurring study book series accompanying the PTP subscription, with individual volumes covering theological and social themes (e.g., utopias, sementes e caminhos) for biblical reflection and Popular Bible Reading methodology. Targeted at subscribers, Bible study groups, and ecumenical communities.
• Coleção Uma Introdução à Bíblia Multi-volume collection introducing biblical study and providing foundational materials for understanding and engaging with biblical texts through the Popular Bible Reading methodology. Priced at R$247.85 per set.
• Kit Leitura Popular Bundle of materials for the Popular Bible Reading methodology, providing comprehensive resources for groups and communities practicing this biblical interpretation approach. Priced at R$260.00.
• Boa Notícia Nas Estradas do Mundo – Ler Os Evangelhos Para Além Dos Templos Biblical reflections for liturgical Year A focusing on reading the Gospels beyond temples, part of the Reflexões Bíblicas para o Ano A series. Priced at R$52.63.
• A Importância de Rezar os Salmos com os mais Vulneráveis Publication exploring the spiritual practice of praying the Psalms with vulnerable populations. Priced at R$14.50.
• Olhar no Espelho da Vida – Vinte e cinco Círculos Bíblicos para iniciantes Twenty-five biblical circles for beginners, designed to introduce the Popular Bible Reading methodology to new participants. Priced at R$12.50.
• Boletim Informativo do CEBI Periodic newsletter providing updates on CEBI activities, biblical reflections, and information about the Popular Bible Reading community across Brazil, distributed via the ZweiArts email platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous operation in Brazil with national and regional presence

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IECLB (Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Partner church that participates in CEBI activities. Pastor Marcos from IECLB conducted sending prayers for CEBI Chapecó members attending the CESEP Inter-religious Dialogue Course.
• MNFP (Movimento Nacional de Fé e Política)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the 'Espiritualidade pode Reencantar a Política' initiative. MNFP works with CEBI on faith-based political engagement and citizenship education programs.
• PJ Nacional (Pastoral de Juventude)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in interfaith and political engagement initiatives. PJ Nacional collaborates with CEBI on youth-focused theological and social justice programs.
• CEEL (Comunidade Ecumênica de Espiritualidade Libertadora)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical spiritual community partner in liberation theology initiatives. Works with CEBI on spiritual and political formation programs.
• CESEP (Centro Ecumênico de Serviços à Evangelização e Pastoral)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational institution providing the Course of Inter-religious Dialogue. CEBI Chapecó members Leonides and Lindolfo attended this course.
• CEDACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for CEBI RJ events. The 3rd Women's Seminar was held at CEDAC in Glória, Rio de Janeiro.
• Nós na CriaçãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ecological and creation care initiatives. Collaborates with CEBI on environmental spirituality and justice programs.
• Sementes da DemocraciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in democratic and citizenship initiatives. Participates in CEBI-led faith and politics programs.
• Coletivo Política e ReligiãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective focused on politics and religion intersection. Partners with CEBI on analyzing and transforming political engagement through spirituality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• YouVersion (Life.Church): Largest free digital Bible app with reading plans, devotionals, and multilingual content including Portuguese. Comparable as a Bible engagement platform competing for the same end-user attention, with a vastly larger digital distribution footprint.
• Logos Bible Software: Digital Bible study platform offering software, digital libraries, and study tools. Comparable as a content-and-tools provider for serious Bible study, representing the technology-led format that CEBI has explicitly chosen not to pursue.

Direct peers

• Editora Paulus: Major Brazilian Catholic publisher producing books, periodicals, and educational religious materials. Directly comparable as a faith-based publishing house operating in the same Brazilian market with overlapping theology, social-justice, and formation titles.
• Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil: Brazil's leading Bible publisher and distributor. Directly comparable as a Brazil-based biblical content organization with publishing, distribution, and outreach programs, though with a broader evangelical/mainstream orientation versus CEBI's ecumenical liberation-theology niche.
• Editora Vozes: Brazilian Franciscan publisher of books, magazines, and educational religious content. Comparable as a long-established Brazilian religious publisher with subscription-based periodicals and formation materials targeting Catholic and ecumenical audiences.
• CESEP - Centro Ecumênico de Serviços à Evangelização e Pastoral: Brazilian ecumenical education center offering courses in pastoral formation and inter-religious dialogue. Directly comparable as a CEBI partner with overlapping curriculum, ecumenical methodology, and training-course delivery.
• Koinonia Presença Ecumênica e Serviço: Brazilian ecumenical community focused on liberation theology and social justice from a biblical perspective. Directly comparable as a CEBI-adjacent ecumenical organization sharing theological framework, audience overlap, and partnership ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• World Council of Churches: Global ecumenical body supporting member churches and theological education initiatives. Comparable as a larger institutional player in the ecumenical and liberation-theology space, with broader geographic scope but similar programmatic emphasis on contextual biblical engagement.
• American Bible Society: Large U.S.-based Bible publisher and engagement organization. Comparable as an established Bible-publishing entity with translation, distribution, and digital engagement programs, though operating at much greater scale and with a different theological positioning.
• Bible Society (UK and Abroad): Major international Bible society with publishing and translation activities across multiple regions. Comparable as a global incumbent in Bible publishing with similar subscription and educational content offerings, though geographically distinct from CEBI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3G5Uvmum07l26vZvZhM_2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/cebiecumenico
• Instagraminstagram.com/cebi_nacional
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrodeestudosbiblicos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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