Lagoinha Belvedere Church, linked to Daniel Vorcaro's jailed brother-in-law, closes activities in BH
The Lagoinha Belvedere Church in Belo Horizonte has ceased operations following the arrest of Fabiano Campos Zettel, related to a former pastor at the church.
The Lagoinha Belvedere Church, a unit of the Baptist Church of Lagoinha located in a wealthy area of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, officially closed its doors on February 15, 2023. This closure came less than two weeks after the arrest of Fabiano Campos Zettel, the brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro, a pastor previously associated with the church. Zettel was apprehended while attempting to board a private plane to Dubai. The church had the capacity to host over 2,000 people and was prominently located in the Central-South region of the city.
Fabiano Zettel's involvement with the church dates back to when he was listed as the president among its members and administrators. Despite this, there had been an earlier decision to remove him from his pastoral duties in November 2025, indicating prior knowledge of issues surrounding his conduct. The church's communication team confirmed the cessation of activities but did not provide specific reasons for this sudden decision, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the church's future and leadership.
As concerns mount around the financial activities of Zettel prior to his arrest—topics raised in a video shared recently—the implications of his actions and their impact on the church community remain significant. With the church's CNPJ still active, observers are keen to see how this situation develops and what it means for the church's operations going forward, particularly in light of the challenges posed by this scandal and the potential fallout within the congregation.