# Silas Malafaia

Silas Lima Malafaia (born 14 September 1958) is a Brazilian Pentecostal pastor, author and televangelist, who also has a degree in Psychology. He is the leader of the Pentecostal church Assembleia de Deus Vitória em Cristo (Assembly of God Victory in Christ), a branch of the broader Assembleias de Deus movement of Pentecostal churches in Brazil. He is also the CEO of the Central Gospel Music [pt] publishing company, and vice president of the Interdenominational Council of Evangelical Ministers of Brazil (CIMEB), which is made up of approximately 8.500 ministers and leaders from almost all Brazilian evangelical denominations.
Malafaia was born in Rio de Janeiro. He is well known for his political work and strong opposition to the promotion of homosexuality in society and Abortion Law, as well as for defending the Prosperity theology. In the elections of 2012, he was the evangelical political canvasser of the candidate José Serra to the city council of São Paulo and helped to elect 24 mayors and 16 city councilmen in seven states. In the elections of 2014, Malafaia campaigned for Aécio Neves to the Presidency of Brazil. In the 2018 election Malafaia endorsed eventual winner Jair Bolsonaro.
The documentary 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' (2024) shows Malafaia to have had a defining influence on Bolsanaro, while mustering support from Brasil's evangelical movement, in the path to Bolsanaro losing the 2022 presidential elections and in the protests and attempted insurrection that followed.
According to a 2013 Forbes magazine publication, Malafaia's total net worth is estimated at US$150 million. However, he denied the information in the talkshow De Frente com Gabi [pt], in which he affirmed that his wealth revolved around R$6 million (approximately US$1.6 million).
Viewed as a staunch conservative, Malafaia is a polarizing and controversial figure in Brazil. He is often accused of fomenting hate speech, being known for his strong opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion. His critics accuse him of being a bigot and a homophobe, which he denies.

## List of publications

* A Abundância de Deus em Nossa Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-042-9.
* Ânimo: O Agente Ativador do Ser (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-066-9.
* Aprendendo com uma Mulher Extraordinária (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-113-0.
* Aprendendo Para Crescer (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-074-4.
* Atraindo a Atenção de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-170-3.
* Autoridade Espiritual (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-073-7.
* Bons Pais, Filhos Melhores (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-11-5.
* Como Ser Abençoado (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-144-4.
* Crescimento Ideal da Vida Cristã (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-110-9.
* Criação X Evolução: Quem está com a razão? (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-73-5.
* Cristãos Equivocados (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-253-3.
* Deus que Supre Todas as Nossas Necessidades, O (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-163-5.
* Dois caminhos e uma escolha (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-04-2.
* Enfrentando Problemas e Seguindo em Frente (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-112-3.
* Esperando em Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-006-2.
* Extraordinária Presença de Jesus, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-077-5.
* Felicidade ou Sofrimento: Qual a Sua escolha? (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-076-8.
* Importância de Ser Cheio do Espírito Santo, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-108-6.
* Inteligência Espiritual (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-138-3.
* Leitura Diária – Silas Malafaia (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-219-9.
* Lições de Vencedor (in Portuguese). Thomas Nelson Brasil. ISBN 978-85-7860-025-9.
* Limites do Sofrimento (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-166-6.
* Maravilhosa Graça de Deus, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-145-1.
* Minhas Experiências de Vida – Silas Malafaia (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-274-8.
* Mordomia Cristã (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-42-5.
* Na direção de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-45-X.
* O Cristão e a Sexualidade (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-8981-118-7.
* O Deus de todos os momentos (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-10-7.
* O Que É o Ser Humano? (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-115-4.
* O Que Fazer Quando Não Existem Mais Saídas? (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-013-5.
* O significado de um viver santo (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-41-7.
* Orar pode mudar tudo (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-40-9.
* Os Insondáveis Propósitos de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-123-9.
* Palavra de Vitoria (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-099-7.
* Palavra de Vitoria 2 (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-099-7.
* Porque o Justo Sofre e o Ímpio Prospera (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-004-6.
* Pr- Silas Responde (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-197-0.
* Pregando Poderosamente a Palavra de Deus' (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-91-3.
* Pregando Poderosamente a Palavra de Deus 2 (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-232-8.
* Presença de Deus: Causas e Efeitos (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-109-3.
* Quatro segredos da vida de Jesus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-01-8.
* Tempo: Um Fator Fundamental para a Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-037-2.
* Transformando as Adversidades em Bênçãos (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-134-5.
* Vencendo as Tempestades da Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-06-9.
* Vencendo as tentações (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-21-2.
* Vínculos do Amor (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-182-6.
* Você Precisa Ser Determinado (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-116-1.