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Adding New Disciples to Enhance God's Kingdom
"And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
-Acts 2:47
| | Greetings Ministry Partners, | |
I truly appreciate all your prayers and support for the ministry. I am excited to share what God has done throughout the Indian Subcontinent during April. I had the privilege of witnessing two wonderful graduations in India.
One Bible class was especially unique because it consisted entirely of women from Mahabubabad, located nearly 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Secunderabad. These women come from rural village backgrounds with very limited resources for growing in God's Word. CCI took a bold step to reach and train these women in their remote area, equipping 14 students over two years.
The joy of studying God's Word in their own community and regional language was evident. The graduation was held at a local church in Mahabubabad on April 25. During the ceremony, each graduate shared how the training and the study of Scripture had impacted her life over the past two years. They praised God for CCI's commitment to training and equipping women for ministry. These graduates are now committed to serving faithfully in their local churches according to the gifts God has given them. It brings me great joy to help train students who will continue expanding God's Kingdom.
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Another graduation was held in the city of Nagaram, where seven students completed all ten CCI books. We praise God that two of the graduates, Brother Achari and Brother Joshua, have already committed to teaching CCI courses to others and multiplying the training. | | Thank you for your faithful prayers and partnership. Your support is helping equip pastors, church leaders, and believers throughout the Indian Subcontinent with sound biblical training in their own languages and communities. Please continue praying that these graduates will remain faithful as they serve and disciple others for the glory of God. | | | | |
Sincerely,
Vijay Kumar and Rama
CCI Regional Director of the Indian Subcontinent
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Testimony from a Student
"I used to be a Hindu, but for the past eight years I have been living as a Christian, and I am a student in CCI's Bible course.
In short, my journey toward Christ began after watching a movie about the life of Jesus Christ. After that, I tried hard to know about Jesus and to find Christians. Through this process, I became a believer. Then I enrolled in a 2-year course to learn about the Christian life, where I gained many valuable lessons. However, I still felt that I needed more in-depth knowledge. At that time, I found the CCI course and joined it with great enthusiasm.
Now I feel that this course is providing a complete outline for my Christian life. The books I have completed so far provide profound teachings that play an important role in shaping an ideal Christian life. I have completed Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation, Old and New Testament Surveys, and Preaching Biblical Messages & Pastoral Ministry.
I believe that through CCI, we who are being trained from different congregations will be able to strengthen inter-denominational teaching in Bangladesh. As a result, false teaching will be removed from among us, and we will be able to teach others correctly.
Please pray for me and for all of us, so that we can serve more effectively in this country, where the majority of the people are unbelievers, in the future.
I express my special thanks to our instructor and my sincere gratitude to CCI. May God bless you all."
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New Class in India
In April, we started a New Bible Class in Warangal with 18 students. This class was started by three graduates (Pastor Sanjeev, Brother Raju, and Pastor Naresh) in the Hanumakonda area of Warangal city. God enabled the graduates to start a new class by adding new disciples to be trained for His Kingdom. I attended the inauguration session of this new class and taught the importance of systematic training and discipleship.
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"I am Pastor Junash Karkara. I am really thankful to God for CCI's training program in Odisha, especially in our town. There was no such training opportunity at our place before, but now, because of this training, I am able to learn many things from the Bible. All ten books were very helpful to me personally in doing God's ministry properly. This training deepened my Bible study. Please continue to pray for me and the ministry."
-CCI Graduate
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New Class in Nepal
The majority of people in Nepal are Hindu, worshiping many gods and goddesses, while others practice Buddhism or other beliefs. Yet many continue to search for lasting peace, hope, and assurance of eternal life.
Praise the Lord! In the midst of this spiritual need, a new CCI class was started in midwestern Nepal, bringing biblical training and the hope of the gospel to church leaders in the region.
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Graduations in Pakistan
We celebrated two graduations in the northeastern region of Pakistan. One class graduated with eight students, while another completed their training with 12 students. We thank the Lord for these men and women who have faithfully studied God's Word and are now better equipped to serve in their churches and communities.
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CCI Classes in Sri Lanka
Please be encouraged by some photos of CCI classes being conducted in Sri Lanka. Please pray that these students take what they are learning back to their families, communities, and ministries.
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Prayer Requests & Praises
Bangladesh
- Pray for healing and strength for students, teachers, and family members facing illnesses, chronic pain, mental stress, breathing problems, measles, and other health concerns.
- Pray for spiritual growth, salvation, and protection for unbelieving family members, struggling marriages, and families desiring to grow together in prayer and faith.
- Pray for God's provision and protection over livelihoods, including farms, livestock, crops, employment, and educational opportunities for children and students.
- Pray for safe travel and financial provision for CCI teachers as they travel long distances to teach Bible classes throughout Bangladesh.
India
- Praise God for the graduations in April. Pray that these graduates will go on to start new classes.
- Praise God for the news class.
- Pray for all CCI staff across India and all the countries of the Indian Subcontinent.
- Pray for protection from spiritual attacks, as well as health, strength, and endurance for the team and their families.
- Ask the Lord to provide the financial resources needed for the ministry, raising up sponsors and supporters so that nothing will hinder the work.
Nepal
- Pray for good communication and partnership with local churches.
- Pray for the three upcoming graduations.
- Praise God for His faithful provision for both our staff and the ministry.
- Praise God for His continued protection and safety over our team as they travel by motorbike to different parts of the country to teach.
- Please pray for God's ongoing protection and provision as new anti-Christian laws are introduced and opposition from extremist groups increases in Nepal.
- Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and knowledge for our team as they navigate these challenges and respond in ways that honor the Lord.
Pakistan
- Praise God for the two classes that graduated in April. Pray that these graduates will continue multiplying the impact of the training by teaching others, strengthening local churches, and faithfully proclaiming Christ throughout Pakistan.
- Please pray for new ministry partners. We are trusting God to raise up additional individuals and churches who will join in prayer and financial support to help sustain and expand this work.
- Pray for the opening of five new classes in May and for the students participating in the training.
- Pray for motorbikes for our staff so they can travel long distances more effectively as they teach and oversee classes.
Sri Lanka
- Please pray for our students and teachers. Pray that they will remain committed to finish the training.
- Please pray that more pastors and leaders will join CCI training so that we can multiply biblical leadership throughout Sri Lanka.
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