In Mission 2026 – Great Things

In Mission 2026 brings together leaders, pastors, and mission agents for four days of in-person training, dialogue, and worship, focused on urban mission in times of great conflict. From June 7th to 10th, 2026, participants from Brazil and around the world will meet at UNASP, Engenheiro Coelho, to discern what God is doing in cities and how to cooperate with Him. This event is designed to strengthen the church, connect people, and serve the mission with biblical depth and practical application.

1500+

Participants from all over the world

50+

Workshops

10+

Plenary sessions

4

Event days

Confirmed speakers

Meet the speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and experiences.

Stanley Arco
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Alejandro Bullón
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Alberto Timm
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Rodrigo Silva
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Frank Hasel
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Roger Hernandez
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Paulo Macena
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Joel Flores
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Johnny Wong
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Fernando Marroquin
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Matheus Motta
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Irene Carniatto
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Michael Eiras
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Trails

The InMission 2026 – Great Things event takes place from Sunday, June 7, 2026 (7 PM) to Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in a format designed to foster fellowship, spiritual renewal, listening, practical training, and a genuine exchange of experiences.

What are the InMission 2026 Trails?

InMission is structured around learning paths, designed to respect the diversity of callings, contexts, and challenges of mission today.

During Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, participants will have general moments of inspiration and fellowship, interspersed with thematic tracks, in which each person can choose where to deepen their listening, reflection, and practical learning.

The trails are not just lectures. They function as paths of formation, composed of real experiences, case studies, ongoing projects, honest learning (including mistakes), open dialogue, and spiritual discernment. They are spaces for genuine exchange, where those who live the mission share what they have done, learned, and faced in the field.

Each participant chooses the path that best resonates with their current reality, ministry, or stage of life, all geared towards the same purpose: cooperating with God in what He is doing today.

Course Outlines – InMission 2026

Day 8 (Monday) – SEEING GREAT THINGS

10:30–11:30 AM – WORKSHOPS 1

Track #1 Leadership

– Strategies for Building an Effective Leadership Succession Pipeline.

Marlinton Lopes is a retired Adventist pastor and administrator. He led the South Brazilian Union and the North Brazilian Union over 32 years of church administration. He is recognized for his leadership, missionary vision, and contribution to strengthening the church in Brazil.
Subplenary: Rectorate Auditorium

 

Track #2 Identity

How to Preach with Power in the Final Mission:

The Secret of the Identity of God’s People from Exodus to Revelation
Flávio Prestes holds a degree in Law, a PhD in Biblical Theology from Andrews University, and is a professor at FAT-UNASP, working in the areas of theology, discipleship, and ministerial formation.
Room: E-204

Track #3 Subcultures and Special Groups

Reaching People Facing Struggles Related to Sexuality.
Flávio Krzyzanowski Júnior is a biologist, researcher, and Adventist speaker, with a master’s degree in Microbiology and a PhD in Sciences from USP. He serves in the True Friendships Ministry, dedicating himself to welcoming, discipling, and providing pastoral support on topics related to sexuality and faith.
Subplenary: Men’s Auditorium

Track #4 Revitalization

Transforming Churches into Missionary Beehives: How to Mobilize Members Through Centers of Influence, Health, and Community Training
Pastor Antonio Carrafa is an evangelist and Global Mission coordinator for the North Paraná Conference, working in missionary strengthening, church revitalization, and the planting of new congregations.
Room: E-205

Track #5 New Generations

Steps to Transform Schools and Universities into Mission Fields
Carlos Ferri is a jurist and researcher. He holds a doctorate in Leadership from Andrews University and a doctorate in Law from FADISP. He serves as vice rector for Student Development and general director of UNASP-EC. He has extensive experience in university management, educational leadership, teaching, and scientific research, and is the author and coauthor of several articles and books.
Room: E-212

Track #6 Ministries

When Small Groups Become Churches: A Practical Model for Missionary Expansion
Vinícius Armele is pastor of the Central Adventist Church of Indaiatuba (SP) and is pursuing a master’s degree in Theology at UNASP. He is the author of Visão dos Trilhos and 30 Erros que um Líder de Pequeno Grupo Não Pode Cometer, and is a speaker in trainings on leadership, small groups, and church planting.
Room: D-209

Track #7 Technology, Marketing, and Social Media

Steps to Structure a Digital Strategy for the Church
Vitor Nascimento is pastor of the Tatuapé Adventist Church, in the East São Paulo Conference, and holds a master’s degree in Urban Mission from UNIAENE. He is dedicated to developing evangelistic methods focused on attracting and integrating new interests.
Room: D-213

Track #8 Evangelism

Building an Evangelistic Culture in the Local Church
Pastor Raimundo Gonçalves is an evangelist and Global Mission director of the Central Brazil Union (UCB), working in the advancement of evangelism, church planting, and missionary expansion in new territories.
Subplenary: Faculty Auditorium

Track #9 Church Planting

Small Towns, Great Opportunities: Planting Churches Where No One Is Looking
André Rodrigues is a pastor in the Central São Paulo Conference, working in discipleship, evangelism, and missionary development in the local church.
Room: D-206

Track #10 Discipleship

Artificial Intelligence and Mission: Accelerating the Preaching of the Gospel in the Last Days
Elias dos Santos Vasconcelos is pastor of the Central Adventist Church of Lages–SC and holds master’s degrees in Biblical Theology from UNASP-EC and Professional Theology from FABAPAR. He is dedicated to biblical preaching, discipleship, and the spiritual strengthening of the church.
Room: D-206

2:00–3:00 PM– WORSHOPS 2

Track #1 Leadership

Leading Yourself to Accomplish Great Things
Emmanuel Oliveira Guimarães is a retired pastor, director of “Professional Development,” and consultant in leadership, mentoring, and career management. He holds master’s degrees in Theology from UNASP and Leadership from Andrews University, and works with a focus on biblical principles of servant leadership.
Room: D-204

Together: A Proposal for Youth Engagement in Mission.
Pastor Alijofran Brandão is president of the Northeast Brazil Union of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and founder of Together, a movement focused on missionary mobilization, discipleship, and the strengthening of new generations in Brazil.
Room: E-207

Track #2 Identity

  • Adventist Identity Adrift: Acculturation and the Challenges of Mission.
    Alberto Tasso is a theology professor at FAT, UNASP-EC. He is also a doctoral student in Religion, with an emphasis in Adventist Studies, at Andrews University. He is married to Suellen Timm and is the father of Elise and Alyssa.
    Room: E-203

 

Track #3 Subcultures and Special Groups

Closed Gates, Open Hearts: Mission in High-Income Gated Communities.
Pastor Jair Miranda holds a master’s degree in Leadership from Andrews University and leads the Personal Ministries and Sabbath School Department of the Central São Paulo Conference. He is the author of Meu Talento, Meu Ministério and Missão da Igreja, and is dedicated to discipleship and the missionary mobilization of the church.
Room: E-208

Track #4 Revitalization

From Lukewarmness to Mobilization: Strategies for Revitalizing Missional Communities in an Elite Urban Context.
Márcio Araújo is a pastor and Continuing Education coordinator at IAP, working in ministerial formation, leadership, and missionary development for the church.
Room: E-212

Track #5 New Generations

Strategies to Awaken a Missionary Calling in Young People
Alex Melchor is leader of School Chaplaincy at UCOB and school pastor at IABC. He leads UCOB Mission Agencies, promoting missionary formation and local and cross-cultural projects through the “Missionary Generation” program.
Room: D-202

Track #6 Ministries

From the Tatami to Discipleship: Transforming Jiu-Jitsu and Judo into Missionary Bridges
Paulo “Marreta” Venâncio is pastor of the Novo Tempo Space in Copacabana and is involved in planting a new church in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro. He is dedicated to urban mission, disciple formation, and contextualized evangelism.
Room: E-205

Track #7 Technology, Marketing, and Social Media

New Bible School: How to Integrate Digital and In-Person Mission
Pastor Vinicius Mendes is manager of the Bible School at TV Novo Tempo and host of the program Bible Lessons, working in the development of strategies for discipleship, Bible teaching, and evangelism.
Subplenary: Men’s Auditorium

Track #8 Evangelism

Church for Those Who Would Never Enter a Church: Reaching the Upper Class in Cities.
Laercio Silva Cardoso is a pastor and holds a doctorate in Pastoral Theology from UNASP, with postgraduate studies in Psychoanalysis. He works in discipleship, urban mission, and church planting, with a special passion for reaching hard-to-reach people among the most influential and secularized classes of large cities. He currently pastors in São Caetano do Sul. He is married to Sara and is the father of Charissa and Ana Carolina.
Room: D-209

Track #9 Church Planting

How to Plant Churches in Small Towns
Eden Serrano is pastor of the Adventist Church in Conchal, in the Central São Paulo Conference, working in discipleship, evangelism, and the missionary strengthening of the local church.
Room: D-213

Track #10 Discipleship

Excellence in Care: Intentionally Discipling Novo Tempo Students
Jared Barrenechea is a theologian, doctoral student in Systematic Theology at Universidad Adventista del Plata, and coordinator of the Bible School of the Novo Tempo Network. He works in the development of strategies for evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual follow-up of Novo Tempo students. Pastor Giuseppe Alves is leader of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries in the Rio Sul Conference.
Room: E-207

Day 9 (Tuesday) – DARING GREAT THINGS

10:30–11:30 AM – WORSHOPS 3

(Choose one to attend)

Track #1 Leadership

  • When the Leader Inspires, the Mission Moves Forward: How to Develop Passionate, Committed, Purpose-Driven Teams.
    Erlo Braun holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Andrews University and coordinates the Leadership program at Andrews. He served as president of two Adventist conferences and was a pioneer of TV Novo Tempo, standing out for his work in leadership, communication, and mission.
    Room: E-208

Track #2 Identity

  • Missionary Identity: Who We Are and Why We Do What We Do
    Dr. Frank Hasel is an Adventist theologian, researcher, and speaker, internationally recognized for his work in biblical interpretation, spirituality, and Adventist identity. He currently serves at the Biblical Research Institute of the General Conference.
    Translation: Milton Torres
    Room: D-204

Track #3 Subcultures and Special Groups

Inclusive Evangelism: Integrating People with Disabilities and Special Needs into Church Life
Mary Gonçalves is a Paralympic athlete and Brazilian record holder in javelin throw. She serves in Adventist Possibility Ministries (APM), bringing hope and inclusion, especially to people with disabilities. She also develops community volunteer work in Americana–SP.
Room: D-213

Track #4 Revitalization

Ministries that Move the Church: Departments Empowering Ministries to Mobilize Members
Pastor Jair Miranda holds a master’s degree in Leadership from Andrews University and leads the Personal Ministries and Sabbath School Department of the Central São Paulo Conference. He is the author of Meu Talento, Meu Ministério and Missão da Igreja, and is dedicated to discipleship and the missionary mobilization of the church.
Room: E-207

Track #5 New Generations

Less Theory, More Mission: Awakening a New Generation for Mission Beyond Borders
Pastor Matheus Motta leads the Youth, Music, and University Ministries departments of the West São Paulo Conference. He holds degrees in Theology from UNASP and Psychology from Centro Universitário Rio Preto, and is dedicated to discipleship and missionary mobilization among new generations.
Room: E-205

Track #6 Ministries

EntreChurch: Applying the Entrepreneurial Spirit to the Church’s Mission
Pastor Marcelo Coelho is leader of the entrepreneurship and centers of influence ministry and catalyst for ACTS Brasil, working in the advancement of church planting, discipleship, and missionary expansion in new territories.
Room: D-202

Track #7 Technology, Marketing, and Social Media

How to Use Social Media for Evangelism
Michael Eiras is a Christian content creator and digital entrepreneur, cofounder of the Sobre Ele app. His work on social media reaches millions of people monthly, focusing on faith, discipleship, and Christian digital influence.
Subplenary: Men’s Auditorium

Track #8 Evangelism

Steps to Reimagine Public Evangelism in the Urban Context
Pastor Joel Flores Vidarte, originally from Peru, is an evangelist for the South American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He works in public evangelism and missionary caravans throughout Latin America, and is recognized for his passion for mission and gospel communication.
Subplenary: Faculty Auditorium

Track #9 Church Planting

Great Things in Unlikely Places: How Bars, Secular Spaces, and Forgotten Churches Can Become New Centers of Hope and Urban Mission
Uallis Antão da Silva is pastor of the Central Adventist Church of Várzea Grande–MT, working in the strengthening of the local church, discipleship, and missionary mobilization.
Room: E-203

Track #10 Discipleship

From Spectators to Disciples: The Transforming Power of Small Groups
Charles Fabian is professor of Applied Theology at UNIAENE and holds a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary, working in the areas of mission, leadership, and church growth.
Room: D-206

2:00–3:00 PM – WORSHOPS 4

(Choose one to attend)

Track #1 Leadership

  • When the Leader Inspires, the Mission Moves Forward: How to Develop Passionate, Committed, Purpose-Driven Teams.
    Erlo Braun holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Andrews University and coordinates the Leadership program at Andrews. He served as president of two Adventist conferences and was a pioneer of TV Novo Tempo, standing out for his work in leadership, communication, and mission.
    Room: E-208

Track #2 Identity

Tools for Building a Culture of Belonging
Rodrigo Follis holds a PhD in Religious Studies and a master’s degree in Communication. He is a professor at the School of Theology and in the Graduate Program in Education at UNASP, working in the areas of discipleship, hybrid and digital evangelism, growth, and theology of education.
Room: D-202

Track #3 Subcultures and Special Groups

Reaching the Invisible: How to Evangelize Marginalized Groups and Urban Minorities in Multicultural Churches
Amazias Costa is Global Mission director for the Suriname Mission and pastor of the churches Comunidade Esperança Viva, focused on the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking Latino community, and Elim, a Dutch-speaking church. He works in the advancement of mission in multicultural and urban contexts.
Room: D-204

Track #4 Revitalization

Health that Revitalizes: How Health Ministries Can Rekindle the Church’s Mission.
Robson Menezes is pastor of the Moema Adventist Church in São Paulo and host of the program It Is Written on TV Novo Tempo, working in biblical preaching, discipleship, and gospel communication.
Subplenary: Rectorate Auditorium

Track #5 New Generations

From Belonging to Mission: Discipling Young People in Secularized Cities
Johnny Wong is an elder at Gateway Adventist Centre in Melbourne, Australia, an urban church-planting church that has reached an 85% retention rate and contributed to the emergence of multiple new churches led by young people. He is also an adjunct professor at Weimar University and author of the book Business Unusual: Seven Competencies for Effective Ministry.
Subplenary: Men’s Auditorium
Translation: Haander Heim

Track #6 Ministries

  • Beyond the Four Walls: Real Stories and Practical Experiences from Those Reaching the City
    Pastor Edimilson Lima leads the Personal Ministries and Sabbath School Department of the Central Brazil Union, working to strengthen discipleship, mission, and the missionary mobilization of the church.
    Room: E-208
  • Small Hearts, Great Mission: Children’s Evangelism that Transforms Lives
    Marta Toulon is director of Children’s and Adolescents’ Ministries of the Central São Paulo Conference, working in spiritual strengthening, discipleship, and missionary development among new generations.
    Room: E-205

Track #7 Technology, Marketing, and Social Media

Tools for Producing Relevant Missionary Content
Fernando Marroquin is a digital strategist and Christian content creator, working on communication and mission projects for Novo Tempo, Hope Channel International, and the Digital Strategy for Mission initiative of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His work integrates media, digital strategy, and evangelism to expand the reach of the Christian message on digital platforms.
Subplenary: Studio Auditorium

Track #8 Evangelism

Harvesting on Secular Soil: How to Lead Nonreligious People to Decisions for Christ
Pastor Roger Hernandez is Ministerial Director of the Southern Union Conference in North America and is internationally recognized for his ministry of preaching, church revitalization, and discipleship.
Translation: Pastor John Souza
Subplenary: Faculty Auditorium

Track #9 Church Planting

Strategies to Make the Local Church a Multiplying Church
Irene Carniatto holds a PhD in Forest Sciences from UFPR, and is a professor, researcher, and church planter in Paraná, working in the areas of sustainability, environmental education, and mission.
Room: D-209

Track #10 Discipleship

  • Care or Transformation? The Challenge of Pastoral Care in Discipleship
    Edimar Sena is a retired pastor and author of the book Pastoreio. He is recognized for his experience in implementing small groups and strengthening discipleship and pastoral care in the church.
    Room: D-213
  • From the Idea to the Bible Class: Practical and Effective Missionary Strategies.
    Raquel Castro holds a degree in Film, specializes in Screenwriting, and researches cinema, philosophy, and religion. She has experience in evangelism and communication, having worked on Novo Tempo missionary projects in Brazil and Uruguay. She currently works as a speaker, audiovisual screenwriter, photographer, and developer of missionary projects.
    Room: E-204

Day 10 (Wednesday) – DOING GREAT THINGS

8:15–9:20 AM– WORKSHOPS 5

(Choose one to attend)

Track #1 Leadership

  • Megatrends: Steps to Discern the Times and Lead with Vision
    Paulo Macena is Leadership Director of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with more than 25 years of ministry in Canada and the United States. He is the author of The Missing Power – Experiencing the Pentecost and The Mentorship.
    Subplenary: Rectorate Auditorium

Track #2 Identity

Prophetic Time, Prophetic Mission
Alberto Timm is an Adventist theologian, researcher, and speaker, recognized for his work in theology, Adventist Church history, and prophetic identity. He served for many years at the Biblical Research Institute of the General Conference and is dedicated to strengthening the church biblically and doctrinally.
Subplenary: Men’s Auditorium

Track #3 Subcultures and Special Groups

  • Where No One Wants to Go: The Power of the Gospel Inside Prisons
    Ruth Schneider Tesche is an Adventist leader, speaker, and writer dedicated to prison ministry in Paraná, bringing hope, discipleship, and spiritual care to people deprived of liberty and their families.
    Room: E-205

 

Track #4 Revitalization

Tools to Rekindle the Missional Passion of the Church
Osmar Borges is pastor of the Central Adventist Church of Tatuí–SP and former evangelist of the East Brazil Union, working in discipleship, spiritual strengthening, and missionary development of the local church.
Room: D-202

Track #5 New Generations

Processes to Develop Young Leaders for Mission
Pastor Rafael Santos is Youth Ministries leader of the Northeast Brazil Union, dedicating himself to the spiritual strengthening, discipleship, and missionary mobilization of new generations.
Subplenary: Studio Auditorium

Track #6 Ministries

  • When Compassion Opens Doors: ADRA’s Role in Mission.
    Pastor Hebert Boger Jr. is director of ADRA Brazil, working in the development of humanitarian projects, community impact, and missionary mobilization in different social contexts.
    Room: E-208

Track #7 Technology, Marketing, and Social Media

How to Deal with the Impact of a Church Addicted to Social Media and Dependent on AI
William Timm works in Digital Evangelism at TV Novo Tempo, developing communication, discipleship, and mission strategies in the digital environment.
Room: D-209

Track #8 Evangelism

Back Home: The “Roupão da Fé” Method for Reaching Former Adventists
Marcos Camilo is a volunteer evangelist and creator of the “Roupão da Fé” method, focused on reclaiming and discipling members who have drifted away from the church.
Room: D-206

Track #9 Church Planting

Steps to Plant Churches in Complex Urban Contexts
Johnny Wong is an elder at Gateway Adventist Centre in Melbourne, Australia, an urban church planter, and an evangelism trainer in more than 25 countries. He is an adjunct professor at Weimar University and author of Business Unusual.
Translation: Haander Heim
Subplenary: Faculty Auditorium

Track #10 Discipleship

  • How to Transform Classes into Disciples: Evaluating and Strengthening Discipleship in Sabbath School.
    Marcos Freires is pastor of the Central Adventist Church of Umuarama–PR, holds a master’s degree in Missiology from Faculdade Teológica Sul-Americana, and has training in Theology, Missiology, and Church Management. He works to strengthen the mission and discipleship of the local church.
    Room: E-207
  • Permanent School of Evangelism: Mobilizing the Local Church for Mission
    Paulo Godinho holds a doctorate in Pastoral Theology from UNASP and is a district pastor in the South São Paulo Conference. He is also an author and speaker.
    Room: E-203
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Event schedule

Check out the full schedule for the four days of In Mission 2026.

Time
Schedule
17h00
Reception and accreditation
19h00 – 22h00
General Opening of In Mission 2026 at the UNASP Church – Engenheiro Coelho

Theme of the day: Rebirth, Celebration, and Continuation

Time
Schedule
07h30 – 11h30
General Program and Thematic Tracks (according to tracks chosen by participants)
11h30 – 14h00
Lunch break (free time or in the Unasp cafeteria – ticket sold separately)
14h00 – 17h30
General Program and Thematic Tracks (according to tracks chosen by participants)
18h00
Dinner
Free night

Theme of the day: Believe, Communicate and Trust

Time
Schedule
07h30 – 11h30
General Program and Thematic Tracks (according to tracks chosen by participants)
11h30 – 14h00
Lunch break (free time or in the Unasp cafeteria – ticket sold separately)
14h00 – 17h30
General Program and Thematic Tracks (according to tracks chosen by participants)
Free night

Theme of the day: Act with Courage, Dream with Purpose

Time
Schedule
8h00 – 12h30
General Program and Thematic Tracks (according to tracks chosen by participants) and Closing of In Mission. Launch of the In Mission 2027 theme.
13h00
Lunch break (free time or in the Unasp cafeteria – ticket sold separately)

Event location

UNASP– Engenheiro Coelho – São Paulo – Brazil

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