Conversation With Japhet De Oliveira

Former chaplain for missions at Andrews University

Born in London, UK, to a Brazilian father and Mauritian mother, Japhet De Oliveira began his ministry working for the South England Conference (SEC) in 1997, having trained at the then Newbold College. His journey from there to where he is now has been extraordinary—youth pastor, youth director, university chaplain, adjunct youth ministry professor, senior pastor, and currently a vice president for Adventist Health.

In 2006, with his American-born wife Becky and children Joshua and Jonah, he moved to the Andrews University campus in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he was appointed chaplain for missions.
 

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