Background
Machado, João Somane was born on May 16, 1946 in Morrumbene, Mozambique. Son of Somane Machado and Uassitissa Fafetine.
Machado, João Somane was born on May 16, 1946 in Morrumbene, Mozambique. Son of Somane Machado and Uassitissa Fafetine.
Bachelor in Theology, University Sao Paulo, 1978. Master of Arts in Theology, University Zaire, 1984.
Youth leader, United Methodist Church, Inhambane, Mozambique, 1968-1969; choir director, Free Methodist Church, Inharrime, Mozambique, 1969-1971; director Christian education, teacher, Free Methodist Church, Inharrime, Mozambique, 1974-1975; teacher, director, Theological School, Cambine, Mozambique, 1979-1982; pastor, teacher, assistant to bishop, Maputo, Mozambique, 1984-1988; bishop, United Methodist Church, Maputo, Mozambique, since 1988.
Married Nocia Madonela, November 11, 1975. Children: Thyreza Loyde, Jorge Floyd, Sergio Abraão, Francina Beth.