December 17th Presbyterian Pastor's Day
December 17th Presbyterian Pastor's Day, in honor of Reverend José Manoel da Conceição, the first Brazilian evangelical pastor, ordained in 1865. The date also refers to the founder of the Presbyterian Church from Brazil, Ashbel Green Simonton. José Manoel, who was a former priest, converted to Presbyterianism and worked to spread the gospel throughout several cities. Being a Presbyterian pastor implies a deep commitment to faith, with the Bible as a guide, and involves preaching, serving the community and cultivating a life of prayer and holiness, always seeking the glory of Christ.
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