Alex Goncalves

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Alex Goncalves was born and raised in Boston, MA, and later moved to South Florida in 2003 where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He began to study the Bible and grow in his faith, and eventually began to sense a call into pastoral ministry while working as a QA Specialist then Internal Auditor with Central Dynamics in Boca Raton, FL. Alex is a graduate of New Covenant International University with a degree in Theology and Biblical Studies. Alex has served in several pastoral capacities, specifically as a discipleship pastor and then as an executive pastor. Alex is married to his amazing wife Melissa, and have been married for 15 years. Together, they desire to see people grow in their walk with the Lord, and have a passion to minister to marriages and families.

Staying the Course

Jul 16, 2025

Reading time: 7 Minutes

Alex Goncalves

[As previously seen on iBelieve.com] For most marathon runners, the goal of their race isn’t to win but to finish. After 26.2 grueling miles, they are thankful to cross the finish line. When we think of the Christian life, it is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. It's not about how you start, but how you finish. There will be distractions and pain. There will be moments when quitting seems easier, but God calls us to stay the course (with His help) no matter the circumstances.

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