Igreja Apostólica

What Igreja Apostólica does

Igreja Apostólica is a Brazilian religious nonprofit organization founded in 1954 in the Tatuapé neighborhood of São Paulo, originally established as "Tenda de Deus para Salvação e Cura Divina." The church was renamed following spiritual revelations received by Rosa Vicente (Santa Vó Rosa), who served as the Consolator from 1954 until her death on October 26, 1970; Aldo Bertoni then led as Primaz and Supreme Pastor for 44 years until his passing on May 5, 2014. Governance is now administered by the Conselho Deliberativo under the church's Estatuto Organizacional and Regimento Interno. The organization (CNPJ 62.771.134/0001-63) operates hundreds of congregations across more than 20 Brazilian states.

The organization's product portfolio centers on religious worship services and doctrinal content, including the Boletim Interno Oficial (internal bulletin for doctrine and discipline), Mensagens Doutrinárias, Mensagens aos Jovens, and Viver e Conviver (life and coexistence content for children and families). Distribution infrastructure includes Rádio Apostólica Web (an online radio platform with mobile app and Spotify/Apple Music presence streaming sacred music from a library spanning 27+ recorded volumes), the Programa a Hora Milagrosa radio show (broadcast via partner Rádio Vibe Mundial FM 95.7), and the Coral Apostólico choir ministry with hymnals and sheet music. The Instituto Apostólico operates as the social action arm, running programs for children, youth, and adult development including a Casa de Apoio in Barretos-SP. An ombudsman service (Ouvidoria) facilitates confidential member communication with the Deliberative Council. Digital channels include YouTube (live streaming Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 19:00), Facebook (igrejaapostolica.sedeoficial), and Instagram (igrejaapostolica.oficial).

The organization is funded entirely through voluntary member donations and offerings, accepted via PIX, bank transfers across Sicredi, Itaú, Caixa, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, and Santander accounts, and in-person collections at services. There is no commercial pricing, no disclosed revenue figures, no external investors, no parent company, and no public listing. The entity maintains 190 employees and a wholly-owned subsidiary structure comprising Instituto Apostólico (adjacent social-action subsidiary) and Rádio Apostólica Web (core broadcasting subsidiary).

Name

Igreja Apostólica

Legal name

Igreja Apostólica

Website

https://igrejaapostolica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Igreja Apostólica is a 72-year-old Brazilian religious nonprofit based in São Paulo, operating hundreds of congregations nationwide and serving members through worship services, doctrinal content, an online sacred music radio, and a social action arm (Instituto Apostólico) funded entirely by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith community programs
• Religious broadcasting ministry
• Congregational gatherings
• Social outreach charity

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

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, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from members through various payment methods including PIX, bank transfers, and in-person offerings at services
2. Bank Transfer Donations: Multiple bank accounts accepting donations via Sicredi, Itaú, Caixa, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, and Santander
3. Social Programs (Instituto Apostólico): Support for children's, youth, and adult development programs through designated donations

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Igreja Apostólica is a Brazilian religious non-profit organization that delivers faith-based worship services, doctrinal teaching, sacred music broadcasting, and social outreach programs. Its central activities are religious worship at hundreds of physical congregations across Brazil, audio broadcasting of sacred content via Rádio Apostólica Web and Programa a Hora Milagrosa, social action through Instituto Apostólico supporting children, youth and adults, and community formation via doctrinal bulletins and educational messages.

Product overview

Igreja Apostólica is a Brazilian religious organization (72 years old as of 2026) based in São Paulo with hundreds of congregations across Brazil. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of spiritual services centered around its core religious worship, doctrine, and community programs. The main products include Programa a Hora Milagrosa (a radio program), Rádio Apostólica (online radio station), Instituto Apostólico (social action), Boletim Interno Oficial (internal bulletin), and various message collections (Mensagens Doutrinárias, Mensagens aos Jovens, Viver e Conviver). The church also maintains a choir ministry (Coral Apostólico) and an ombudsman service (Ouvidoria) for member communication with church leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa a Hora Milagrosa: Radio program directed at people seeking closeness with God, delivering messages of faith and hope
• Rádio Apostólica Web
• Instituto Apostólico
• Boletim Interno Oficial

Products and services

• Programa a Hora Milagrosa Radio program offering messages of faith and hope to people seeking spiritual connection with God and the Saints; broadcast in partnership with Rádio Vibe Mundial FM 95.7.
• Rádio Apostólica Online radio station featuring sacred worship music for adoration and praise to God and the Saints, including hymns, old tapes, and volumes of recorded music; accessible via web, Spotify, Apple Music, and mobile app.
• Instituto Apostólico Social action organization of Igreja Apostólica focused on contributing to the development of children, youth, and adults, including a support house (Casa de Apoio) in Barretos-SP.
• Boletim Interno Oficial Internal official bulletin through which the church's doctrine and discipline are taught to members.
• Mensagens Doutrinárias Collection of doctrinal messages covering church teachings, faith, salvation, sacraments, and spiritual guidance.
• Mensagens aos Jovens Spiritual teachings and messages directed at the church's youth about apostolic values, faith, obedience, and perseverance.
• Viver e Conviver Life and coexistence messages teaching human values to children and families about ethics, responsibility, generosity, and harmony.
• Coral Apostólico Choir ministry providing hymnals, song lists, and sheet music for worship, with recorded volumes and old tapes available for listening.
• Ouvidoria Confidential communication channel between apostolic members and the Deliberative Council for receiving communications, complaints, and suggestions; no personal data or messages are stored on the website.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Rádio Vibe MundialsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with FM 95.7 radio station for broadcasting the Programa a Hora Milagrosa religious radio program
• Instituto ApostólicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial action arm of Igreja Apostólica focused on developing children, youth and adults through organized charitable programs

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus: Brazil's largest neo-Pentecostal denomination, operates Record TV and major radio assets — a broad incumbent competing for the same donation-funded Brazilian member base but at vastly greater scale.
• Assembleia de Deus: One of Brazil's largest traditional Pentecostal denominations with extensive congregations across all 26 states + DF and broadcast media — a broad incumbent in the same addressable faith market.
• TV Aparecida: Brazilian Catholic broadcaster affiliated with Rede Aparecida, operating national TV and digital channels — comparable faith-based media production and multi-channel distribution at much larger scale.
• CBN (Central Brasileira de Notícias / CBN Brasil): Major Brazilian national radio network — comparable broadcast infrastructure and audience reach, though secular rather than faith-based in format.

Regional players

• Igreja Batista: Network of Brazilian Baptist congregations and broadcast operations — comparable mid-size Christian denomination footprint with multi-state presence and member-supported funding.
• International Church of the Foursquare Gospel: Pentecostal denomination with similar Apostolic/Pentecostal heritage and global broadcast operations; comparable doctrine lineage though primarily serving US and international markets rather than Brazil.

Direct peers

• Canção Nova: Brazilian Catholic broadcaster operating a 24/7 radio and TV network with live programming, web streaming, and a content portal — directly comparable to Igreja Apostólica's Rádio Apostólica Web and Programa a Hora Milagrosa distribution model.
• Deus é Amor: Pentecostal Brazilian denomination headquartered in São Paulo with hundreds of congregations and radio/TV broadcasting — comparable organizational footprint and Tatuapé-area historical roots.
• Renascer em Cristo: Brazilian neo-Pentecostal denomination with multiple congregations, TV/radio broadcast operations, and social programs — a comparable small-to-mid-size Brazilian denomination combining worship, broadcasting, and outreach.
• Sara Nossa Terra: Brazilian neo-Pentecostal church with multi-city congregations, broadcast media, and youth programming — comparable scale, denomination model, and member demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/IgrejaApost%C3%B3licaOficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/igrejaapostolica.sedeoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/igrejaapostolica.oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/igrejaapostolica

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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