I was born and brought up in a believers' family. My parents were converted from Hindu background. I'd participated in all church activities from childhood and read the Bible regularly but was not saved. I always thought I was good since I was not committing any practical sins. But I lacked the assurance that I would go to heaven when I died.

Oneday, I was convicted by the Holy Spirit of God, from Romans 3:23, that all are sinners whether we commit sins or not! I confessed that I was a sinner and accepted the Lord Jesus into my heart as my Saviour and Lord. And took water baptism on 7th Nov 1976. I was 17 yrs old, studying 11th class. I got assurance and peace that God saved me and I was born again. Though there was no dramatic change, I had the inner witness and felt cleansed and close to God.

God endowed me with His gifts of grace and began to use me to teach the Word in the Assembly of believers and among the youth and students. I loved the Bible and was very interested in the ministry. But I planned to study well and work and do the ministry using my own money. I got the opportunity to study Theology in an international Bible school but did not commit to full-time ministry.

Oneday, while working as a Scientifc Officer in a Chemical Company near Mumbai in 1982, God saved me from a dangerous accident and thus made me to think about the value and purpose of life. God showed me the need to reach the unreached millions in India and called me to surrender my life for His work with promises of His care for me. After waiting in prayer and seeking confirmation in other ways, I resigned to the job and came out totally committed to do His will but with nothing else in 1985.

The way of the cross began with my mother and sisters disagreeing with and rejecting me. I had gone without food and money for several days in Mumbai. I was sharing the gospel to anybody and everybody, on the roads, in the trains, buses, gardens, beaches, and slums. Many souls were saved.As I depended on the Lord to provide for my daily needs He wonderuflly sustained me and lifted me up. I went through severe trials and testings. I was tempted and faced failures in many ways. I moved from place to place to lay my head to rest. I encountered opposition and discouragement from Christian leaders. Yet I had such a zeal to serve the Lord, nothing could stop me. The Lord comforted and encouraged me and raised a few saints to support me.

I had the privilege to preach in various churches, in special meetings, youth seminars, family camps, etc in Mumbai. The Lord helped me to organize, sponsor and train leaders/pastors from all over India on how to make disciples. The Lord took me to leadership conferences, training programs and for speaking in global meetings in other countries.

In 1993, church-planting started among the north Indians in a remote village area in Thane near Mumbai. In spite of persecution and opposition, souls were won and a small church was planted.

The vision is based on Colossians 1:28-29, to present each one perfect in Christ. and on 1 Cor.3, to make quality disciples. Matthew 28:18-20.

My renewed vision is, now to rebuild the ruined altars of worship, fellowship and ministry, in the Christian world today. I live and serve the Lord by faith, without taking any salary or remuneration. The commitment I made when I left my job was not to ask anybody for or tell anybody of, my needs. The Lord has been faithful in providing more abundantly for all my needs till today. He is enabling me to use what He has given me in His work. His promise in Zechariah 4:6, "Not by might,nor by power, but MY SPirit, saith the Lord", has been very true in my life and ministry. To Him be all glory always and in everything. Acts 20:24. Now growing from glory to glory, by His Spirit. 2 cor. 3:18. Amen.
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