Joel Lasrado
Celebrating 25 years in Preaching Ministry
“For many are called, But few are chosen ”Matthew 22:14
People know Joel Lasrado as an Evangelist but there is much more to the story of a man and ministry that is impacting the lives of people with the life saving and miracle-working message of the Word of God.
Joel was born in the City of Mangalore, India. When he was four months old he fell critically ill. Doctors at the hospital gave up hope about his survival, advising his parents to prepare for his
funeral.
His parents, who are devout Catholics brought Joel home and placed him before the altar of God, praying for a miraculous healing. His father made a fervent prayer to the Lord, promising to dedicate his son to work for the kingdom of God if Joel was healed. Miraculously, God healed Joel completely that day itself.
Little did his father know that one day at the age of 18, God would call Joel to proclaim the Gospel. One day Joel’s Dad asked Joel to attend a retreat preached by Fr Kuriakose at Milagres Church, Mangalore. The word retreat was new to Joel and many of his friends gave him a wrong impression about the retreat saying it was about clapping, shouting and dancing.
Though confused initially about retreat, Joel went to observe rather than to pray. But to his surprise his name was called by the preacher on the second day of the retreat. During the prayer service, the word of God from Matthew 6.33 “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” touched his heart. That was the day Joel surrendered his heart and life to Jesus Christ. He then joined the Divine retreat Centre (DRC) in Kerala in India, which is the largest Catholic charismatic retreat centre. He served the Lord at the DRC until January 2012. For the last 6 years Joel is settled in Goa and continues to preach the Gospel.
Joel travels all around the world to proclaim the Gospel under the guidance of the Catholic church. He is absolutely brilliant at explaining profound truths in simple ways, touching the lives of
many.
During recent years, he has been welcomed by many countries, preaching in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. His message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ continues to be fervent, motivating
him to “ go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
Now after completing 25 years of ministry as a preacher, evangelist and music producer, Joel remains committed, more than ever, to preaching the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing
healings and transformations through the mighty and miraculous power of the Holy Spirit.
Through his music ministry, Joel’s Gospel songs have spectacularly captured a wide audience. His ability to touch lives with the word of God and Gospel songs is unique. They seem to reach
the hearts of people in a special way that can only come from the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
He has produced several anointed music CDs in English, Konkani and Hindi. His songs are played on Radio FM in India. In Lisbon, Portugal FM, these Gospel songs are regularly sung for
retreats.You can listen to his Gospel song’s and preaching on Youtube.
In Goa Candolim, where he currently lives, Joel is married to Lydia and they are blessed with 2 children.
To get in touch with Joel : joellasrado75@gmail.com
Watch the latest video on Blood of Jesus preached by Joel
Best Wishes from :
Fr Onil D’Souza, Director, St Joseph Ashram, Mangalore
Fr Paul Pinto, Suratkal, Mangalore
Fr Teo Fernandes, Kheri, Goa
Fr Joaquim Mascarenhas, Sfx (Pilar), Goa
Fr Mario Vaz, Velsao, Goa
Fr Joe Montiero, Gadinglaj, Maharashtra