Mission in Tri-State Area in South Asia

The work as we know it today began when Pastor Frank was asked to serve a 46-member church in one of the poorest parts of his state. The congregants, primarily from Dalit background, were people of very limited means and even less influence. But Frank persevered and the church began to grow and to serve others in the area. Three decades later the mother-church has over 1500 members and has been responsible for planting another 20+ churches or mission stations.

As the churches grew, Frank encouraged each of them to begin to care for widows and orphans. The need was great as many men in the community were mine workers. The high rate of premature death due to lung disease and accidents left hundreds of widows and thousands of children destitute and unable to care for themselves. Led by Pastor Frank, the churches began reaching out to the widows and have done their best to assist with food and clothing, education, and vocational training to enable them to become self-sufficient. Many have come to know the Lord and are serving others through the mission.  Three of the mission churches are responsible for homes that together care for more than 100 orphans or children whose parent(s) could not afford to keep them

As the churches grew and other needs became apparent, the mission added new programs.  They established a computer training center that has already turned out hundreds of graduates. Through their “feed the hungry” program, many of the very poor receive meals or supplies as the churches are able to provide.  In addition to the children's homes already mentioned they have added at least two day care centers. Land is used to raise crops that supplement the food needed for the children's homes and other feeding programs.  Volunteers from the church occasionally conduct medical and dental care for the poor.  The mission also conducts regular outreach programs that include sharing of the gospel message.  Thousands have made decisions to follow Christ.  With help, they hope to reestablish a program to train future pastors and Christian leaders.