Amazon Tribal Outreach
Arrowhead Project
Based in Manaus, the Arrowhead Project carries the Gospel into the Amazon Basin, where 121 tribes remain unreached.
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Serving in Brazil since1983
About Us
Four Decades of Faithfulness in Brazil
Since 1983, John and Kathy Hayes have served in Brazil with Church of God World Missions, carrying the Gospel from the Amazon Basin to the children of São Paulo and communities across the nation.
- 1983Year the Hayes began serving in Brazil
- 40+Years of ministry on the field
- 121Unreached tribes in the Amazon Basin
- 5Areas of ministry across Brazil
The Journey
How God Has Led Us
From São Paulo to Manaus and back again, a story of faithfulness across four decades of ministry.
Answering the Call
John and Kathy Hayes began serving as missionaries to Brazil in 1983. In São Paulo they founded and directed the Center for Transcultural Missions (WEAC Center), preparing the Latin American missionary force to take the Gospel around the world.
Five Churches and a City of Refuge
During their 24 years in southern Brazil, John and Kathy planted five churches. Moved by the children living on the streets, they also founded a ministry to street kids called the City of Refuge.
Into the Amazon
In 2007 the Hayes moved to Manaus, where they pastored the Campos Sales church, served as regional overseer, and coordinated a church planting movement of over 30 churches with Amazon Missions. There John founded the Arrowhead Project to reach the tribal groups of the Amazon Basin.
Serving the Church at Home
For a season, John and Kathy served as pastors in Florida, California, and Colorado, while their hearts remained with the people of Brazil.
Returning to the Unreached
John and Kathy have returned to Brazil to serve two unreached people groups. With the Arrowhead Project in Manaus, they are evangelizing, training indigenous pastors, and planting churches among the tribes, mobilizing missionary efforts within Brazil’s 121 unreached tribes. In São Paulo, they assist Jim’s Kids, a ministry to street children with feeding centers for children at risk, through special projects.
What We Do
Where the Work Happens
From the rivers of the Amazon to the streets of São Paulo, each ministry carries the same message of hope in Jesus.
Children's Ministries
Jim's Kids
Through Jim's Kids and the City of Refuge feeding centers and homes in São Paulo, children receive meals, homes, and the hope of Jesus.
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River People
Project Judea - Reaching the communities who live along Brazil's rivers with the good news of Jesus.
Outreach
Northeastern Brazil
Carrying the Gospel to towns and communities across the northeast of Brazil.
Serving Together
Alongside Brazilian Leaders
The work in Brazil is shared with faithful Brazilian pastors and evangelists who lead, disciple, and carry the ministry forward.
- PastorRomildo Sabino
- Pastor & wifeLucenildo & Andreina Lima
- EvangelistaDiones
- PastorVeranilda Guimarães
Our Partners
Sent and Supported Together
We serve in fellowship with churches and organizations who share the vision for Brazil.
- Church of God World MissionsSending agency · Project #060-0063
- Church of GodCleveland, Tennessee
- Igreja de Deus no BrasilChurch of God in Brazil
- Men and Women of ActionMWOA