Valdir and Alessandra, both born and raised in southern Brazil, have an incredible journey of faith and service. Valdir experienced a radical transformation at age 20, turning his life around from drugs and alcohol to becoming the young adult’s director at his local church. It was there that he met Alessandra, who had also encountered Christ at age 20 through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They married in 1993 and welcomed their first son, Joao Vitor a year later. Feeling God’s call, Valdir and Alessandra moved to Canada, where their daughter, Anna Paula, was born. In 2002, they joined the VIVA Church team and have been serving faithfully ever since. Ordained as pastors in 2008, Valdir and Alessandra are deeply passionate about fostering healthy marriages and building strong, thriving families. Their dedication and love for the community continue to inspire and uplift those around them.