Serving Christ.
Equipping leaders.
Reaching nations.

For over three decades, Dr. Eddie Fernandes has carried the Gospel across 70+ countries — from church pulpits to mission fields, from leadership rooms to the open road. Based in Cascais, Portugal.

Pastor · Author · Mentor · Speaker

70+

30+

Countries reached

5

Years in ministry

Books published

Church communities

4

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a close up of a cell phone with a dark background

Born in Lisbon.
Raised in Johannesburg.
Called to the world.

Dr. Eddie Fernandes co-founded Riverside International Church in Cascais in 1996, which has since grown into the Riverside Federation of Churches — with communities in Cascais, Lisbon, Porto, and Albufeira.

He holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) and has been trained in four Christian institutions across Portugal, South Africa, and the United States.

He is a pastor, chaplain, evangelist, mentor of leaders, and global preacher.

Married to Marta Isabel since 1989, father of three daughters and grandfather of eight.

About Eddie