| Lagoinha Baptist Church | |
| Location: | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais |
| Denomination: | Baptist |
| Associations: | Brazilian Baptist Convention |
| Attendance: | 50,000 |
| Campuses: | 100 |
| Founded Date: | December 20, 1957 |
| Founder: | José Rego do Nascimento |
| Capacity: | 7,000 |
| Seniorpastor: | André Valadão |
| Country: | Brazil |
Lagoinha Baptist Church (Portuguese: Igreja Batista da Lagoinha) is a charismatic Evangelical Baptist multi-site megachurch based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in Brazil. Márcio Valadão is the current senior pastor of the church. The church became known through one of its ministries, the worship ministry Diante do Trono, which is one of the world's largest ministries of praise, worship and mission.[1] [2] Some of the main services are broadcast live via Internet and also via their own TV and radio station: Rede Super.[3] It is affiliated with the Convenção Batista Nacional and Baptist World Alliance.
Lagoinha Church was founded by José Rego on December 20, 1957 in Formiga street, 322, district of Lagoinha.[4] It is the sixth Baptist Church in Belo Horizonte, became known as Lagoinha Baptist Church. The church also has a television network titled Rede Super.[5]
On July 31, 1972, Márcio Valadão became the Senior pastor of the church, the church had 300 members.[6] [7]
In 2016, it had 100 campuses in Brazil and around the world.[8]
In 2020, the Church had 50,000 people.[9]
In 1997, the Lagoinha worship ministry Diante do Trono, was formed in the church.[10] After the release of their first album, Diante do Trono in 1998, the group became popular in Brazil. The release of Águas Purificadoras and Preciso de Ti garnered international recognition. They have become the largest worship ministry in Latin America and one of the world's largest praise ministries. It is also considered one of the most successful bands in Brazilian music.[1]
In 2000, the group founded a house for young girls in India to combat prostitution.[11]