INDIA

Joseph and Esther lead an expanding ministry throughout southern India. Started by Joseph’s father, Samuel, in 2002, the International Cultural Bible Ministries (ICBM) has planted over 230 churches, including planting churches among 40 Indian ethnic tribal people groups of which 38 were previously unreached peoples of India. The vision is to reach the 630+ tribal people groups with the gospel of Christ.

ICBM exists to plant churches, equip and train pastors and leaders, and build churches. In addition, the ministry seeks to care for the poor, aged, destitute, and needy with the compassion of Jesus Christ.

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Pictured: The congregation of one of many church plants in India.

Current needs: 

Support of the administrative costs for the ministry covering banking fees and communications resources can be supplemented with support to the general fund with a gift of any amount.

Provide motorcycles for two pastors working in a remote villages, enabling them to travel to share the gospel and plant churches. Total cost: $4,000 or suggested gift of $100.

Help dig two wells to provide clean water for communities. Total cost: $6,000 or suggested gift of $100.

Fund construction of a new church building in a remote area that will reach an entire region for Christ. Total cost: $15,000 or a suggested gift of $150.

International Cultural Bible Ministry (ICBM) equips pastors and church leaders in seven regions throughout India. Training conferences gather men and women to study the bible and grow in ministry skills. Your gift of $150 will provide for a family to attend training. A gift of $10,000 will cover the cost of the full conference for 200 attendees and speakers fees.

Youth from around the country come together for an annual youth conference to hear from Bible teachers and participate in workshops and small groups. You can scholarship a student for $60. Each conference of 150 students costs $9,000. 

 

Pictured: Pastor Peter’s congregation, which currently meets under a thatched roof,
comprises four previously unreached people groups.