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. |