I have been a pastor since 1986 but really started preaching when I was about 13. I love mining through biblical languages in search of meanings that relate to our lives today. I believe that Christ was a real historical figure and I believe He rose again from the dead. The evidence is there for anyone to examine, but if you can’t arrive where I arrived, we can still be friends. I love engaging in vigorous yet cordial conversations about controversial topics, but I love it when we end with a heart-felt embrace that only fellow-sojourners can exchange. Everything I write must navigate through my heart and soul before finding words to clothe it. That is why I say that this blog is about heart and soul.
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pastor ivanildo 
Proud to call you my Pastor… you deliver the word in a “profound” earthly manner. Thanks! for the grand-finale at Sunday 4/13/14 service… people telling their story. Another proof that you are truly an instrument of the Lord’s….your flock will follow you!!
You, and your family are in my prayers. God Bless!! have a Grand Stand Embrace The Good News Sunday on 4/20/2014. Paulette Riddick of Grace Ministries and the Lebanon Va. Medical center.
Paulette, thank you for your generous, undeserving words. God is at work. All glory to Him. I live for that. Keep looking up!
I’m one of those people that gets uneasy when you preach about growing the church and evangelizing, but only because I know it’s truth and I need to do it. If that is not the direction of God’s church, I don’t know what is! The elders are right, to support you in this, and you are right to lead us in this. KEEP PREACHING TRUTH, BROTHER! God bless, as you obey, and may God bless Grace Church as we obey. Friend of Grace, Brian K.
Thanks for your honesty in sharing your heart, brother. I know what you are talking about. Believe it or not, it is a challenge for me as well, but I have learned that I can do it through the power of God which works in me. It is a supernatural work that only God can do. Keep looking, up, my brother.
Thanks for replying, Brian. God would have transported us directly to heaven after salvation, if we didn’t have a job to do here. It’s a challenge but with His help we can do it!
Dear Pastor Ivanildo…thank you for your passionately “wise” suggestions for all of us during this hotly contested “culture war”. It was our privilege to serve as Alyssa Weaver’s supervisors in Peru a few years ago and found her to be very mature and a true “servant-leader” on her team in the small Andean village of Huarochiri. You all are so very blessed to have her serving in a position of leadership for your church’s missions efforts to impact a lost and dying world. (By the way…do you happen to be from Brazil?)
Blessings to the Ends of the Earth!
Mike & Kathy Weaver
American Peoples Affinity
International Mission Board/SBC
Hi Mike and Kathy. Thanks for your comment. Yes, Brazil. And we are so blessed to have Alyssa as a member of our team. We were just together in Haiti last week with a team from our church. Blessings.
Just wanted to share that I thought the service yesterday (8/23/15) was very powerful. I believe lives were touched by the message of forgiveness.
Praise God, Maylene. I thought so too. Thanks for commenting!
Your authentic enthusiasm for Jesus & the Gospel has brought hope back into my life.
The kindness that I’ve been shown by your Church is both humbling and inviting. Being far from where you’re located is frustrating because I’ve been to other churches, and feel the pastor is just going through the motions.
Unlike you – who educate yourself and your flock in the best possible way. You once said to me that everywhere you go, you go with confidence that you have something powerful to share. Nothing more true has been spoken to me by anyone. Thank you & I pray God continues to bless you and your family.
We miss you, Kate. Thank you for your kind words. Jesus is the goal. Always. Best to you!
Best of luck in whatever the future holds. Call sometime
Thank you, Sue. My new email is ivanildoctrindade@gmail.com. Please, say hi to Paul for me. Love you guys!
Blessed to meet you at Big Lots! today, Pastor Trindade. Because of God’s Grace represented by that wonderful word printed on your shirt, we were able to share our faith in Christ. I pray that God will continue to enrich your faith and commitment to His Great Commission as you rely on His Word and His Holy Spirit, our “Helper.”
Your brother in Christ,
John
It was a blessing to meet you, John. One of those moments arranged by God. Thanks for stopping by here and leaving a comment. May you be blessed today.