Vision & Mission
Following Jesus Christ in character, life and mission — and sharing His Gospel with everyone.
Vision
To follow Jesus Christ faithfully and become more like Him in character, life and mission.
Mission
To share the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone; to teach and nurture people to be filled and guided by the Holy Spirit; to inspire them to become committed followers and disciples of Jesus Christ; to equip and empower them to proclaim the Gospel and serve others; and to encourage every believer to grow towards spiritual maturity and the fullness of Christ by leaning the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Areas of Ministry and Service
The ministry focuses on sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ, nurturing spiritual life, equipping people for Christian service, and responding to the social and spiritual needs of communities. The major areas of ministry and service include:
- 1. Christian Ashram Ministry Ministry through Christian Ashrams in India, providing spaces for prayer, meditation, Bible study, spiritual reflection, fellowship, and service. The Ashrams seek to integrate Christian spirituality with the Indian context through a simple life of prayer, study, meditation and meaningful work. Visit Kristukripa Ashram
- 2. Teaching and Training Teaching the Bible and Christian theology at different levels through churches, Christian groups, seminaries, conferences, retreats, training programmes and online platforms. Particular emphasis is given to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, Christian discipleship, mission, spirituality and practical Christian living.
- 3. Mission and Social Welfare Participating in mission and social welfare activities through the Grace Ministries of India (GMI), including missionary work, rural ministry, community development, education, health-related initiatives and assistance to people in need. Visit Grace Ministries of India
- 4. Pastoral Counselling and Prayer Providing pastoral counselling, spiritual guidance, prayer and personal accompaniment to individuals and families facing spiritual, personal, family and social challenges. Prayer support is also offered to those seeking guidance, encouragement and spiritual renewal.
- 5. Writing and Publications Regularly writing and publishing books, articles, Bible studies, theological reflections and other Christian resources in both print and digital media. The writing ministry seeks to communicate biblical and theological insights in a manner that is relevant to the Church and contemporary society.
- 6. Barnabas School of Discipleship Training and mentoring committed Christians who desire to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and prepare themselves for Christian ministry. The Barnabas School of Discipleship provides an environment of prayer, Bible study, fellowship, reflection, practical learning and mission experience, with particular emphasis on Christ-centred life and service.
- 7. Mission Field Visits Visiting churches, mission fields, Christian workers, missionaries and rural communities in different parts of India and, where possible, other countries. These visits provide opportunities for preaching, teaching, encouragement, prayer, fellowship, leadership training and understanding the challenges of mission work on the ground.
- 8. Sat-Sangh Conducting Sat-Sangh - fellowships for the “Fellowship of Truth” - as opportunities for prayer, Bible teaching, spiritual reflection, fellowship and sharing. Sat-Sangh seeks to bring people together beyond denominational boundaries for a deeper understanding of Christ and Christian spirituality.
- 9. Bible Study and Spiritual Formation Conducting Bible studies, both in person and online, with an emphasis on understanding Scripture, applying the teachings of Jesus Christ to everyday life, and growing towards spiritual maturity. These gatherings encourage discussion, questions, reflection and practical discipleship.
- 10. Interfaith Dialogue and Christian Witness Participating in conversations, seminars and programmes that encourage mutual understanding among people of different religious and cultural backgrounds, while presenting the life, teachings and person of Jesus Christ in an Indian and contextual setting.
- 11. Leadership and Ministry Development Equipping pastors, teachers, missionaries, lay leaders and young Christians through seminars, retreats, workshops and personal mentoring. The emphasis is on servant leadership, spiritual maturity, biblical understanding and effective Christian witness.
- 12. Encouraging a Christ-Centred Life Across all these areas, the central purpose is to encourage people to know Jesus Christ, understand His teachings and embody His values of love, compassion, humility, forgiveness, service and self-giving in their personal lives and communities.