Jesus Saves Ministry was founded out of personal hardship and a deep conviction that faith should meet people in the middle of real life — not just on Sundays. Founder and lead Pastor Sunil Kumar arrived in Portugal in 2020 as an immigrant himself, and out of that experience, a vision was born: a ministry that goes to people rather than waiting for them to come.

Today, Jesus Saves Ministry is a registered nonprofit civil association in Portugal (NIF 518822281), serving immigrant communities in Leiria, Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. Sunil and his wife serve full-time, faith-supported, without an institutional sending church behind them — trusting God and the generosity of His people to sustain the work.

Mission Statement

Jesus Saves Ministry exists to bring the love of Christ into the everyday lives of immigrants in Portugal — through home visits, prayer, and practical support — building relational community with those who are far from home and often overlooked. 

Vision Statement 

To see immigrant communities across Leiria, Lisbon, Porto, and Faro transformed by the presence of God — where no one walks through hardship, displacement, or isolation alone, and where faith is lived out relationally, one home and one life at a time. 

Our Programs & Services  

Jesus Saves Ministry serves immigrant communities through:

Home Visits — regular weekday visits to families and individuals across Leiria, Lisbon, Porto, and Faro

Prayer & Pastoral Care — spiritual support and encouragement for those facing hardship, isolation, or displacement

Practical Support — help navigating everyday challenges, including guidance on documentation, housing, and community resources

Community Gatherings — relational worship and fellowship, bringing people together across our four locations

Discipleship & Spiritual Growth — ongoing teaching and mentorship rooted in Scripture

What Makes Us Different