First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando

What First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando does

First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando (Primeira Igreja Batista Brasileira de Orlando, 'PIBBOrlando' or 'PIBBO') is a non-profit religious organization founded in 1996 in Orlando, Florida, serving the Portuguese-speaking Brazilian immigrant community in the greater Orlando metropolitan area. It is led by Senior Pastor Marcos Werton, elected in May 2022, who holds a bachelor's in theology from Seminário Teológico Batista do Ceará, is a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology, and is pursuing a Master's in Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The organization operates from a single physical facility at 1450 Citrus Oaks Ave, Gotha, FL 34734, with a staff of 38.

PIBBOrlando's service portfolio is centered on weekly worship services conducted entirely in Portuguese — Thursday at 8PM ('Mais de Deus') and Sunday at 7PM ('Celebração da Família') — supplemented by monthly vigils and special events. Community life is structured around Grupos de Relacionamento (Relationship Groups) meeting on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, a four-step 'Ser um Servo' newcomer pathway, and age-specific ministries: PIBBO Kids (children), 412 Youth Ministry (adolescents/young adults), and Impacto Sócio Missionário (social and missionary outreach). The church operates no proprietary technology; its technical footprint is limited to standard digital-content distribution (YouTube live streams, Spotify and Apple Podcasts under the 'Bem-vindo' show, YouVersion devotional plans, Instagram, and WhatsApp) for inbound engagement and remote participation.

The revenue model is a single stream of voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, collected via in-service envelopes, Zelle digital transfer to [email protected], and bank transfer to the affiliated Igreja Batista Redenção (CNPJ 18.536.965/0001-69). The church does not sell products or services, does not raise external funding, and operates under a typical Baptist self-governing structure with no parent entity. Its customer base is a single segment — Brazilian immigrant families and adults in the Orlando metro seeking spiritual community, Portuguese-language worship, and family/youth programming — with no enterprise diversification.

Name

First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando

Legal name

Primeira Igreja Batista Brasileira de Orlando

Website

https://pibborlando.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando (PIBBOrlando) is a non-profit Brazilian Baptist congregation founded in 1996 in Orlando, Florida, serving the Portuguese-speaking Brazilian immigrant community with weekly worship, small-group fellowship, children's and youth ministries, and social outreach, funded entirely by voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community ministry programs
• Portuguese-language church
• Baptist congregation
• Faith-based community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gotha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from church members during services via envelopes, Zelle digital transfer, and bank transfer. This is the primary revenue stream supporting church operations and community programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Brazilian Baptist Church of Orlando (PIBBOrlando) operates a Brazilian Baptist congregation in Gotha, FL that delivers Portuguese-language worship services, children's and youth ministries, small-group fellowship, and social-missionary programs for the Brazilian immigrant community in greater Orlando. The church runs weekly Thursday and Sunday celebration services, age-targeted ministries (PIBBO Kids, 412 Youth Ministry), Grupos de Relacionamento (relationship groups), and a 'Ser um Servo' membership integration pathway, supported by digital content via YouTube, YouVersion, and podcasts.

Product overview

PIBBOrlando (Primeira Igreja Batista Brasileira de Orlando) is a Brazilian Baptist church established in Orlando in 1996, led by Pastor Marcos Werton. The church operates a multi-faceted ministry portfolio centered on worship services (Thursday 8PM and Sunday 7PM celebrations), small group community through Grupos de Relacionamento, age-specific ministries including PIBBO Kids (children), 412 Youth Ministry (adolescents/young adults), and Impacto Sócio Missionário (social missions). The church extends its reach through digital platforms including YouTube streaming, YouVersion devotionals, and podcast content on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New member integration is facilitated through a four-step 'Ser um Servo' program. Financial contributions are accepted via envelopes, Zelle, and bank transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIBBO Kids: Children's ministry where children learn about Christ in a playful and joyful manner.
• 412 Youth Ministry
• Grupos de Relacionamento
• Impacto Sócio Missionário

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Renato Nascimento (Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator)minorOthers · 19 May 2024Renato Nascimento, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A, served as guest speaker at the church's 'A Coragem de Começar' (The Courage to Start) entrepreneurship event on May 19, 2024. The event was held at the church facility and charged $25 for attendance including cocktail and certificate. This represents a community collaboration rather than formal partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Watermark Community Church: Major Orlando-area church with a broad multi-generational ministry model and strong digital/online presence. Comparable as a same-metro incumbent operating community groups, family programs, and digital content at significantly greater scale.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-based multi-site church known for media-driven ministry and digital content production. Comparable as a broad incumbent that pioneered the online church and small group strategy that PIBBO is now adopting for its diaspora audience.
• Saddleback Church: Multi-site church known for family ministry, small groups (called 'Celebrate Recovery'/'Small Groups'), and global missions focus. Comparable for its small-group-driven community model and missions emphasis that align with PIBBO's Grupos de Relacionamento and Impacto Sócio Missionário.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site megachuch recognized for pioneering streaming, podcast, and digital devotional content. Comparable for its emphasis on YouTube-first content distribution and online audience reach, though at vastly larger scale and English-language focus.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest multi-site churches in the US with strong small-groups culture and digital media presence. Comparable for its multi-generational ministry model (kids, youth, adults) that mirrors PIBBO's PIBBO Kids, 412 Youth, and Relationship Groups structure.

Direct peers

• First Baptist Orlando: Large Baptist congregation headquartered in Orlando. Directly comparable as a same-city Baptist church operating weekly worship services, small groups, and family/youth ministries, though PIBBO uniquely serves the Portuguese-speaking Brazilian segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pibborlando
• Instagraminstagram.com/pibborlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-brazilian-baptist-church-of-orlando

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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