Dr. Augustus Nicodemus Lopes is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPB). He holds degrees from Potchefstroom University, South Africa (Th.M.) and Westminster Theological Seminary (Ph.D.). He is the author of many articles and books. Dr. Lopes is professor of New Testament at Andrew Jumper Graduate Center at São Paulo, Brazil and Chancellor of Mackenzie Presbyterian University, also in São Paulo. He and his wife, Hendrika, have four adult children.