A living church in Lisbon.

Who we are

We are people who love and follow Jesus. We want to fill our city with this LIFE that marks us and that was given to us by Him, and to enjoy this journey to the full, while having fun and building together the church where everyone is welcome and everyone can belong.

A church that loves, that is present and that serves people. A church that believes and helps each person find the meaning of life and reach their potential in Jesus. A church where everyone can find hope, acceptance and freedom.

We don’t believe in a perfect church, but within our limitations and failings we try to love Jesus and love people as best we can.

Our story

Vida Lisboa was born in 2014 in the hearts of pastors Tiago and Eva, and began to take shape through a small group of people who decided to join this journey. Together, in May 2015 we started our celebrations, every Sunday, and from then on all the other initiatives that became a fundamental part of our church’s yearly rhythm.

Based on Acts 5:20 and with Lisbon in our hearts, we chose the name Vida Lisboa, because we want to share with as many people in our city as possible everything about this new life we have in Jesus.

Pastors: Tiago and Eva Neves

Tiago and Eva are the founders and lead pastors of Vida Lisboa. Their hearts are fully turned to Jesus and they are inspired by God to bring direction and teaching to the church. They love Jesus, love people and love building church. Their desire is that everyone finds their purpose in Christ and uses their full potential to serve Jesus.

Tiago holds a degree in Theology from the Bible Institute of the Assemblies of God Convention in Portugal and both completed the leadership course at the Life Church Leadership Academy in England. They live in Lisbon and are married.

Their contagious joy and the pleasure they take in welcoming and meeting new people reflect Vida Lisboa’s desire to get to know you and make you feel at home. You are very welcome!

A year together

We like to be accountable. In the year in review we show, in simple numbers, what we lived through together: attendance, baptisms, volunteers and the partners who help us.

Eva Neves · Celebration ministries

With a degree in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Lisbon and training at the Life Church Leadership Academy in England, Eva is passionate about Jesus and His Church. She leads the celebration ministries with the desire that every person is well received and touched by Christ’s love.

Débora Silva · Care & Discipleship

With a degree in Social Work and training at the Life Church Leadership Academy in England, Débora has a sensitive heart and is passionate about seeing lives transformed. She leads the Care & Discipleship ministry, wanting everyone in the church to feel welcomed, accompanied and growing in their faith in Christ.

Eduardo Silva · Finance & Administration

With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Finance from ISEG, Eduardo leads the Finance & Administration ministry. He is dedicated to ensuring sound, transparent and healthy management of the church’s resources, believing that a strong community is also built on a biblical mindset towards finances and good administration.

Rui Cardoso · Internal and external communication

With an advanced diploma in Bible and Theology from the Portuguese Bible Institute, Rui deeply desires to see a church grounded in biblical truth and committed to the Gospel. He leads the internal and external Communication ministry, ensuring healthy and effective communication, both within the church and through online media.

Klayton Faria · Outreach & Missions

A software engineer from Anhembi Morumbi University and trained in Theology at the Escola de Pregadores (Escola Convergência), Klayton leads the Outreach & Missions ministry. He is passionately committed to developing the church’s evangelism and missions work, to bring Christ’s Gospel to as many people as possible.

Executive leadership and councils

Vida Lisboa also has an executive leadership, an external advisory board and an internal church council, who follow the important decisions and ensure transparency.