Rodolpho Hasse visited Portugal in 1952, followed by the president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (IELB).
They intended to introduce a radio program and investigate the possibility of missionary work in Portugal.
IELB's 32nd National Convention officially authorized the beginning of work in Portugal in 1954.
[1] At first the activities of the IELP were concentrated in the region between Lisbon and Caldas da Rainha.
[1] The IELP has regular activities in four localities: Mercês (Lisbon), Maia (Porto), Ponte de Lima (North), and Angra do Heroismo (Açores).