Tom and Karen Sweeney
Curitiba, Brazil
The Sweeney's serve with LAM Canada.
Tom and Karen Sweeney left for Belo Horizonte, Brazil on September 2, 2008, as tent-making missionaries.
During the first year Tom’s primary responsibility will be bringing his Portuguese up to a standard where he can confidently teach at a seminary. His interest lies in spiritual formation and tent-making as a missionary concept. Tom’s professional expertise is in web development. Having lived in Brazil before, Tom already has a good grasp of Portuguese.
Karen is a Canadian who grew up in Brazil. During her fist year she will be involved with Ame Menor print shop where she will help the ministry set up sustainable production and sales initiatives.
Having previous experience and a master in counseling, Karen will provide leadership and pastoral care to the training of Brazilian missionaries.
