Elsen Portugal

Elsen Portugal (PhD, Ethnodoxology), born in Brazil, has served in international missions in Germany, Brazil, and Costa Rica for 31 years. He is a classically trained pianist currently serving in musical venues, as well as a care pastor and college administrator in and around Hot Springs, AR, USA (Champion Christian College). He and his wife, Michelle, have four children and nine grandchildren. In his role as ethnodoxologist, Elsen spearheaded an Initiative (TAM – Theology and Arts in Ministry) to promote the integration of the biblical foundations of the arts into theological education (https://theologyandarts.com).