The McKinney family lives in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.  Joao Pessoa is located at the most eastern point on the South American continent.  It is the capital of the state of Paraiba.

 

Joseph and Edda McKinney have three children...Lydia, Samuel, and Lucas.  Edda is a native of Brazil, and Joseph has spent the majority of his life there.

 

Both Joseph and Edda are an intregral part of the church in Joao Pessoa.  Joseph is primarily involved in house churches.  Edda is a driving force behind the yearly national women's conference. 

 

This family has a strong  bond with many of the churches in the northeast of Brazil.  Their desire to see the church reach maturity and grow has seen them move to many places in this region over many years.