While it is true that nearly two-thirds of the country's residents are at least nominally affiliated with a particular religious institution, the challenge that exists for evangelical missions is bringing an authentic Gospel message to the people and opening the hearts of millions to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Originated in 1970 by a small group of Christians, RTM-Brazil is an independent, nonprofit ministry established and maintained by godly Brazilian people. Today, this flourishing organization broadcasts programs that reach many of Brazil's 170 million Portuguese-speaking residents. Programs are aired 24 hours a day via satellite to local AM and FM stations throughout the country. The challenge of penetrating hearts for Christ is no simple task.
Spiritual obstacles exist at every imaginable level.
But for every roadblock, there is a remedy, and that's certainly encouraging news in a day when fulfilling Christ's Great Commission is as difficult as ever. Lack of solid spiritual doctrine. While a strong evangelical influence permeates the country, many churches embrace a number of erroneous theological ideologies. RTM also assists the local church by providing evangelical broadcasts to bring people to Christ, devotional resources to help people mature in their faith, and counseling to assist those who need encouragement. Deficiency of trained leaders.