Lagoinha Baptist Church () is a charismatic Evangelical Baptist multi-site megachurch based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The church became known through one of its ministries, the worship ministry Diante do Trono, which is one of the world's largest ministries of praise, worship and mission. Some of the main services are broadcast live via Internet and also via their own TV and radio station: Rede Super. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, Brazil, and Baptist World Alliance. In December 2022, André Valadão became Senior pastor.
History Lagoinha Church was founded by José Rego on December 20, 1957 in Formiga street, 322, district of Lagoinha.Dan Martins, Igreja Batista da Lagoinha completa 54 anos e comemora crescimento, noticias.gospelmais.com.br, Brazil, December 22, 2011 It is the sixth Baptist Church in Belo Horizonte, became known as Lagoinha Baptist Church. The church also has a television network titled Rede Super.
On July 31, 1972, Márcio Valadão became the Senior pastor of the church, the church had 300 members.Amanda Gigliotti, Márcio Valadão recebe livro em homenagem aos seus 40 de ministério na Lagoinha , christianpost.com, USA, July 23, 2012Leiliane Roberta Lopes, Pastor Márcio Valadão completa 40 anos a frente da Igreja Batista da Lagoinha , noticias.gospelprime.com.br, Brazil, July 24, 2012
In 2016, it had 100 campuses in Brazil and around the world.BT, Igreja Batista da Lagoinha inaugura unidade em Boston, braziliantimes.com, USA, October 12, 2016
In November 2022, Flavinho Marques became Senior pastor of the church.
In December 2022, André Valadão became Global Senior pastor.
In 2025, the Church had 50,000 people. Warren Bird, World Megachurches, exponential.org, accessed February 5, 2025
Music
In 1997, the Lagoinha worship ministry Diante do Trono, was formed in the church.Tiago Melo, Diante do Trono comemora 15 anos com gravação de DVD em Manaus, globo.com, Brazil, February 8, 2012 After the release of their first album, Diante do Trono in 1998, the group became popular in Brazil. The release of Águas Purificadoras and Preciso de Ti garnered international recognition. They have become the largest worship ministry in Latin America and one of the world's largest praise ministries. It is also considered one of the most successful bands in Brazilian music.
In 2000, the group founded a house for young girls in India to combat prostitution. Tadeu Ribeiro, Ana Paula Valadão conta que vendeu sua casa para manter obra missionária na Índia, portaldotrono.com, Brazil, April 16, 2017
See also List of the largest evangelical megachurches
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