Death of Kleyton Feitosa

Kleyton Feitosa, director of the Global Mission Centers at the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists, passed away on November 20, 2024. Feitosa’s career spanned local, regional, and global mission work, providing leadership and direction within the Adventist Church.

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Kleyton Feitosa began his pastoral ministry at Curitiba Central Church in Brazil, the largest community church in South America. Stanley Arco, president of the South American Division, observed, “Even at the beginning of his ministry in Curitiba, Kleyton’s passion for young people and his ability to connect with them was evident.”

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In 2003, Feitosa relocated to the United States to pursue advanced theological studies at Andrews University. After completing his studies, he was called to the Chesapeake Conference, where he served as pastor of the Waldorf Seventh-day Adventist Church and successfully planted a new congregation in St. Charles County, Maryland.

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In 2023, Feitosa was appointed director of Global Mission Centers at the GC. In this capacity, he oversaw six mission centers dedicated to outreach and education for Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, secular/post-Christian, and urban populations. The centers provide resources, training, and strategies to help Adventists build meaningful relationships and engage in working within these communities.

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