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The Church in Brazil Basic Facts Humble beginnings and slow growth from 1930's thru 1970's Fast expansion in the 1980's and early 1990's Retrenchment and Consolidation in late 90's

The Church in Brazil Regional Growth Over Time Number of Stakes at Decades' End

The Church in Brazil Regional Growth Over Time Stakes Organized During Each Decade

The Church in Brazil Leaders' Perceptions of Factors Affecting Growth Proximity to General Authorities Youth serving full-time missions Frequent training Reactivation and retention Involvement of leaders Temple experience Integration between stakes and missions Receptivity of the people Local full-time missions The revelation on priesthood of 1978

The Church in Brazil Membership Growth – 1990's (Year-End Figures)

The Church in Brazil Ages of Priesthood Leaders (1994)

The Church in Brazil Statistics for the Areas Membership, Baptisms, and Growth

The Church in Brazil Ideas for Effectiveness Those areas where the leadership is dynamic and visionary tend to prosper, while others stagnate Exactness in implementation of Church policies brings success in the long run Doctrinal and moral purity strengthens the membership

The Church in Brazil Additional Insights The numeric growth of the Church may be seen as the natural consequence of the spiritual and temporal growth of the people Programs are resources to satisfy the needs and promote the progress of the people Although local adaptations in programs may be necessary, excesses and distortions may violate correct principles.