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SANBC hosts professional development, theology, anniversary events

South Asia Nazarene Bible College held a two-day professional development seminar and theology conference for pastors and leaders from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka followed by a 20th anniversary celebration and a graduation ceremony. Read more

India monsoon causes worst flood in a century

The Church of the Nazarene in Kerala, India, is providing support after the worst flood in a century hit the area, resulting in more than 400 deaths and more than one million people displaced. Read more

India summit ensures Manual’s rapid translation into 10 languages

Twenty-four participants representing 10 different language groups from India gathered in Bangalore for a Manual Translation Summit. Leaders agreed that if growth is to be sustained according to the Nazarene denomination’s holiness doctrine, the Manual needs to be in the hands of every pastor in every language of India and South Asia. Read more

India pastor, wife save abandoned child

While visiting the north Indian slums of Patiala, Sulochana Singh saw a sick baby who was left outside to die. Though the baby's family and the local doctors gave up hope to save the child, Sulochana and her husband, Akash, never did. Now, four years later, they have taken responsibility for the child and have a happy, healthy daughter. Read more

Maniram's Story

Maniram was once training to become a witch doctor, but after accepting Christ, he and his wife now lead a congregation of about 40 people in his home village. (via Engage Magazine) Read more

G. Jayasingh passed away

G. Jayasingh of Nambiyur, India, passed away 23 January at the age of 53. Read more

'Today you are a new creation': A redemption story

After completing her bachelor’s degree and martial arts training in 2015, Ranjita began to give martial arts classes for the girls in nearby hostels and schools. Life was much settled in routines — until one day something happened that shook her whole life and brought her to a point where she lost herself in depression. Read more

'The last shall be first': Sudhir's story

Sudhir was always underestimated because of his disability. Today he is pastoring 25 house churches across Chikli, India. Read more