Christ at the center
Jesus is the center of our faith, our worship, and our hope. Everything we do flows from Him.
CBA Community Center
A Brazilian church family, opening its doors as a community center for everyone.
CBA Orlando — Comunidade Brasileira — began as a Brazilian community of the Adventist faith in Central Florida. Today we connect neighbors of any background to practical help, Christian community, Bible study, and trusted referrals, while growing our volunteer teams and partner network with clear accountability.
Who we are
Brazilian, Adventist, and family at heart.
We are Brazilians who live in Orlando and the surrounding cities, joined by Portuguese-speaking neighbors from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, and beyond. As a community of the Adventist faith, we follow the Bible, look forward to the return of Jesus, and keep the seventh-day Sabbath as a gift of rest from God. More than doctrine, we want to be a spiritual family where each person is known by name.
- An independent community of the Adventist faith, served in Portuguese, English, and Spanish as volunteers are available.
- Self-governing and locally led, holding the convictions of the Adventist faith out of conviction, not membership.
- Rooted in the Bible as our rule of faith and practice, with Jesus Christ at the center.
- A welcoming table for families, newcomers, long-time residents, and people returning to faith.
- Comunidade Brasileira Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — see the full legal and accountability details on our Accountability & Transparency page.
Our mission
Practical help first, and faith offered freely.
We believe a church should be good news to its neighbors in real, tangible ways. So we serve first — with food, encouragement, prayer, and trusted referrals — and we never make that help depend on what a person believes. Everyone is welcome at the table.
The bridge from help to faith
Care opens the door; it never sets a price. When someone receives help from CBA, there is no obligation to attend, believe, or sign anything. But if a person ever wants to pray, ask a hard question, or take a step of faith, we would be honored to walk with them — only if and when they choose.
How we serve
Practical care without losing the gospel center.
CBA Orlando is not trying to become a government agency or a social-service institution. The church is building a ministry platform where volunteers can serve wisely, pastors can care spiritually, and families can find real next steps.
- Serve people with dignity, confidentiality, and follow-up.
- Keep help available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish when volunteers are available.
- Use partner referrals when a need requires licensed, specialized, or emergency support.
- Invite people into Bible study and Christian community without making help conditional on attendance.
What moves us
A few convictions guide everything we do.
The Bible as our base
Scripture is our final rule of faith and practice. We teach the Word with care, context, and honesty.
Real community
A family, not an audience — people known by name, heard in their burdens, and celebrated in their joys.
Practical mission
We serve Central Florida with care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Families and children
We invest in the next generation with safe, caring activities for children and youth.
Brazilian identity
Portuguese, culture, food, and warmth — your heritage is welcome here in full.
Program lanes
What CBA can build in phases.
Each program should launch only when leadership confirms the team, process, safety rules, supply source, and communication workflow.
Worship and discipleship
Saturday worship, Sabbath School, prayer meetings, pastoral care, Bible study, online sermons, and spiritual follow-up.
Food and supply support
Food-bank coordination, supply drives, blankets, hygiene kits, and case-by-case referrals through trained volunteers.
Prayer and care intake
A discreet path for families to request prayer, pastoral contact, food help, or referral without public embarrassment.
English learning
Conversation practice, basic English support, and connections to qualified local ESOL programs.
Immigrant navigation
Translation help, orientation, community referrals, and education without giving legal advice or unqualified representation.
Disaster readiness
Storm-season check-ins, volunteer response teams, supply staging, and coordination with official emergency guidance.
Family park activities
Outdoor gatherings, sports, meals, youth and children activities, and faith-centered community beyond the building.
Youth and children
Safe activities, mentorship, worship participation, and family support with appropriate volunteer screening.
Partner referrals
A local directory for food, housing, emergency, health, language, and disaster resources already serving Central Florida.
Operating discipline
Before public launch, define the rules.
Community care needs structure. The website should help CBA collect requests, route volunteers, protect personal information, and avoid making promises the church cannot responsibly keep.
- Intake categories: food, blankets, prayer, pastoral contact, disaster check-in, English support, and referral.
- Volunteer roles: intake, packing, delivery, translation, prayer follow-up, events, media, and partner coordination.
- Safeguards: confidentiality, child safety, consent, emergency escalation, and leadership review.
Important public boundary
CBA should not present itself as an emergency shelter, legal clinic, medical provider, immigration law provider, or guaranteed source of assistance unless those programs are formally approved, properly staffed, and legally reviewed.
What we believe
Twenty-eight Bible-based beliefs.
We hold the 28 beliefs of the Adventist faith — drawn entirely from the Bible. They cover God, Scripture, salvation in Jesus, the Sabbath, the Christian life, family, and the hope of His return. You do not need to agree with all of it to be welcome; conversation is always open.
What we believe
These 28 beliefs of the Adventist faith are convictions we hold and teach. Read our own plain-language explainer for the full picture.
Leadership
The people who serve the community.
CBA Orlando is served by a team of pastors and lay leaders who serve voluntarily, alongside elders, deacons, and department leaders chosen by the local church. Get to know who helps make the church happen.
How the church is led
CBA Orlando is independent and self-governing, following a congregational model: pastoral leadership working in partnership with elders, deacons, and ministry leaders chosen by the local church. Major decisions belong to the church members together, through the annual business meeting.
Come serve with us
The best way to know us is to spend a Saturday with us.
No pressure and no cost — just a welcome. Come worship, ask questions, or see the center in action. Food, blankets, Bible study, disaster care, family activities, and English practice all need organized teams — CBA starts small and faithful, and scales as processes are proven. And if you need help today, reach out first.