Abby Caldeira

Missionary to Brazil Central Caldas Novas

Ministry Description

About Abby

When I was five years old I accepted Christ into my life because I understood that I was a sinner in need of a savior. I am thankful to say that I grew up in a Christian home and had constant good influence in my life. But even though I had that, my faith was barely my own. I did not fully understand what it meant to follow Christ and live a life for him. Later on in my early teens there were some situations that began to happen at home that challenged what I believed in. During that time of challenge my faith was stretched and strengthened, but at the same time I was angry at God because of what had been going on. Later on I applied for the Word of Life Bible Institute on a whim at a campus day. I had no idea the journey God had in mind for me when I did that! During my first year my faith became so real to me and my relationship with God was restored. I knew for a fact what I believed was true and I recommitted myself to God. I applied for second year because I had a desire to continue to learn and strengthen my faith. I had the opportunity to go to Brazil for our missions reality class; On that trip I was able to talk to the current Cross Cultural Interns about what they do. I did not know what I would be doing after I finished my second year, all I knew was that I wanted to serve Christ no matter where I was, or what I was doing. And so I thought to myself "Why not Brazil?" I felt a tug in my heart after that, and I prayed about it, and sought advice. After that I decided that I would apply for CCI! God has been so good to me through the trials at home, and I am trusting Him with my life!

Life Verse

(KJV) Colossians 2:6-7 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him, Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.