About Us
Who We Are
An Intercultural, Gospel-Centered Community
We are a missionary church that lives in fellowship by the power of the Holy Spirit — proclaiming the gospel of Christ to all peoples in all nations for the glory of God.
We are a church that ministers in both English and Portuguese, reflecting our heart for all cultures and peoples. Located at 36 Margueretta Street in Toronto, we have been serving our community and beyond for generations.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
Gospel-Centered
Everything we do flows from the good news of Jesus Christ — his life, death, and resurrection.
Bible-Saturated
Scripture shapes every aspect of our worship, teaching, community life, and personal devotion.
Spirit-Empowered
We depend wholly on the Holy Spirit for life, growth, and the advancement of God's mission through us.
Our Leadership
About Our Pastor
Pastor Samuel Trancoso served as Lead Pastor of II Igreja Baptista do Barreiro in Portugal for 26 years. He was a Bible professor at Queluz Baptist Theological Seminary in Portugal. He attended the Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching program at Master’s Seminary in California. He currently started a Doctor of Ministry degree at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Ministry. He has been the Lead Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church since 2022.