André Valadão

André Valadão is one of the best known Christian singers in Brazil. 12 years ago a pastor and follows nine solo career in music. Sold over 1.6 million CDs, more than 230,000 DVDs and was twice nominated for a Latin Grammy. Already received by 09 times the Talent Trophy in 2011 was elected by netizens Champion Trophy Promises "best singer in Brazil", the event is sponsored annually by Globo. André Valadão uses all the technological resources available to talk about the love of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible. Whether through music on CD, DVD images, messages preached, innovative clips such as television presenter or on social networks. What matters is do your best to honor the name of God. (...) Born in a Christian home, the son of pastors and Márcio Renata Valadão, brother of Mariana and Ana Paula Valadão, André grew involved with family activities at the church. As a child accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, now sang, played piano and wrote songs. He spent his teens traveling through Brazil on mission projects and outreach. At age 19, went to the United States, where he studied for two years at prestigious theological seminaries, through ministries such as Kenneth Hagin. André Valadão, 35, is pastor - Voluntary - the Lagoinha Baptist Church (over 50,000 members) in Belo Horizonte (MG). Leads a meeting 12 years ago all the Tuesdays with loyal audience of six thousand people. It presenter of Faith program, broadcast daily at 22pm, the Super Television Network, of the Lagoinha Baptist Church. André Valadão is married to Cassie Montosa Valadão and father of the little boy Lorenzo. Complete Source (Original in portuguese language): http://www.andrevaladao.com/2013/biografia/