Cleres Pacheco is a pastor, teacher, and missionary in Poland.
When did you trust Christ?
I gave my heart to Jesus in 1990. I was living in a city that had many Christians. I kept hearing about Jesus and the salvation one could freely receive through Him. Many of my neighbours were believers, and I also worked with many believers, so I decided to attend a youth service. I was impacted by the speaker and how the people there had let God change their lives. Something happened inside me, and I gave my life to Jesus. He was someone I could not resist. After my decision, the youth group cared for me, and I started growing in my knowledge of God.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
Four years after I became a Christian, I went to Bible college. I desired to serve with the gifts that God had given to me. This is why we are here: to do what God has called us to do. Over the years, I have met many leaders who have served the Lord with joy for their entire lives. Likewise, I have met many pastors and teachers who have been great inspirations.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I have been in the ministry for more than 20 years. Preaching and Bible teaching are my callings. Through the Forum, I hope to learn from the experiences of other participants, learn more about what God is doing across Europe, find new ways to improve my ministry, and meet many leaders I haven't had before.
What is your ministry?
I am a preacher, pastor, and Bible teacher. I have a passion for the lost and want to show them the love of God. I pastor those who need Jesus and mentor a new generation who will change Europe and the world. I currently serve on the leadership team in a church in Wrocław. I am also part of a team that organises a youth and art festival that thousands attend every year.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I planted a church in Brazil many years ago. I have been teaching the Bible since the beginning of my ministry. I have trained leaders in many countries. I have always been part of the leadership in every church I have served.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
Over the years, I have served God with passion. I have been in ministry for over 15 years in Poland. God has been merciful and is blessing our work. I desire to develop my God-given gifts so I can be more effective and reach many more people.
