Ministry Representative
Annandale, VA

Amarildo (AJ) is originally from Brazil. He was born and raised in a Christian family and has Presbyterian roots. He married his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they have two daughters, Serena and Sarah. They have been together for fourteen years by the grace of God!

AJ and Laura served in campus ministry in Brazil during college, and through IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students), they developed a heart for missions.

After taking the Perspectives class on God’s purpose to all peoples of the earth, AJ transitioned into full-time ministry. Since 2022, AJ has been serving international students in Northern Virginia, where they also serve in a local church. He is pursuing a master’s degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS).

AJ desires to see people coming from death to life through the blood of Christ. Proclaiming the gospel for him is a great responsibility yet an enormous joy! Having been an international student himself, AJ relates to the struggles and cultural challenges that international students face.

He is excited to now serve as a vessel in the ministry where he was once a student and to have the opportunity to pay it toward.