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Greetings Ministry Partners,
We have so much to celebrate and give thanks to God! In my spirit is a resounding joy. My team and I have wrapped up a cascading year filled with accomplishments due to support and dedication. Across the subcontinent, we see fruit everywhere. The seed is planted. The Word of God is taught. We need soft hearts as the Church unites to cultivate the land in the most populated region of the world, the Indian Subcontinent.
In a ministry of such multiplication, each month is a time to plant and a time to harvest. Therefore, I ask for increased engagement to connect with the staff on the ground. You are invited to come and see the work, be a part of the work, and advocate for the ministry. Throughout 2025, I will be sending out links to tune in and hear a word from the staff. We want you to know that you are valued and loved. We praise God for you!
Sincerely,
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CCI India Subcontinent Regional Director | |
Pakistan
To protect these believers from persecution in this country, their full names & exact locations are not disclosed.
Each nation is using the CCI curriculum, which consists of 10 courses. Each person must have a course book. You can donate HERE to help.
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The National Director was given the opportunity to share the ministry with a seminary. We pray for a good result! Also, the pastors enjoyed a sweet time together around Christmas. | |
"I am a pastor who has graduated through CCI training. I am also a CCI teacher. I am teaching two classes and still learning many things. Thank you, CCI Pakistan! It is very wonderful and blessed to have true biblical teaching. My pastoral life is very blessed due to this discipleship training. The ministry has changed my life and has impacted my preaching. I give thanks to the Lord for CCI!"
- CCI Graduate
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Brother S is leading the ministry here. Please pray for wisdom to move about and train others. There are some barriers, so we pray that the Lord’s will be done. | |
A CCI graduate (purple shirt) has already begun training others. Please share in our joy as the multiplication of disciples takes place. By the grace of God, he is leading three groups. Another CCI graduate has also gone beyond his community to share the gospel. Pray that the village will come to know Christ. | |
Pastor S is doing a great job reaching his community and going out from there. As he trains other people, they are then empowered to go out. Discipleship keeps the fire burning inside. | |
Testimony from Bangladesh | |
"I am Pastor S, a proud graduate of the CCI Bible Training program. My journey has been one of transformation, empowerment, and service to the Lord. Before joining the CCI program, I had the desire to serve my community and spread the Word of God, but I lacked the proper understanding of scripture and leadership skills to fulfill this calling. The training has been a life-changing experience for me. Through the comprehensive study of the Bible and the guidance of my mentors, I have grown spiritually and developed the skills needed to lead my congregation effectively. The training not only deepened my knowledge of the Bible but also equipped me to disciple others. I learned how to preach, teach, and mentor new believers in their faith. One of the most significant changes in my life has been the ability to make strategic decisions for the spiritual growth of my church and community.
Since graduating, I have taken on more of a leadership role in my church. I now mentor other aspiring leaders, helping them to prepare for pastoral responsibilities. I actively participate in outreach programs to take the gospel to vulnerable and ethnic communities. My growth in leadership has brought positive changes in the lives of many. They are now growing in their faith and taking steps to serve others. I thank God for this incredible journey and the CCI ministry for providing this platform. My prayer is that I continue to serve the Lord faithfully and inspire others to step into leadership roles for His Kingdom."
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I’m thankful to God that teachers are diligently training others. Pray these leaders will complete the training and impact the local church and community. | |
The Lord has opened new doors among the people of Tamil Nadu. Please pray for the training of the Church there. A Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) was conducted by Dr. B. We are praying to add him (far right) as a staff member for Northeast India. | |
In December, another class graduated in Telangana. Praise the Lord! | |
"Praise the Lord. Since I started attending Bible classes, I have grown spiritually in many ways. Earlier, I didn’t even know how to open the Bible, but now I can confidently find verses with ease. I also didn’t know how to pray properly, but now I can pray effortlessly. I have learned so much from the Bible and truly enjoy learning new things while attending these classes."
– CCI Student
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Leaders visited this class, which is now taking Course 4, Preaching Biblical Messages. The National Director and an area coordinator also guided students through the same course in central Nepal. | |
Look across the room. The Lord has touched some people in the nation of Bhutan. Because it is a closed country, we face barriers to getting the training materials. Pray for us as we desire to build God’s kingdom together. | |
I held a leaders meeting for CCI Sri Lanka. Later that night, I was scheduled to meet with a class to encourage them. I taught on discipleship. Many responded as God revealed truths concerning time and commitment from both the leader and the disciple. | |
Christmas was a time to thoroughly share the gospel. Programs were arranged by some church leaders. Students were instrumental in giving invitations. | |
"I am married with two sons and two daughters. I am a senior pastor. I have planted four churches in Myanmar and many churches in Malaysia. I give attention to the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Therefore, my focus is on raising up the pastors and leaders in the churches.
The CCI training is very useful and necessary for our churches because pastors need to be trained in the word of God. I was looking for adequate biblical courses to train pastors, but I could not find them. I really love the courses from BTCP. I am very grateful to all the leaders of CCI.
The BTCP curriculum is one of the best I have ever seen. It is systematically and soundly arranged according to biblical doctrine. This is the right curriculum for pastors' training. It covers ten doctrines from the Bible and explains biblically how to live in Christ, unspotted from the world, and as faithful servants.
After the first class graduates, I would like to use the curriculum to teach more church leaders and believers. All of the books are to train pastors, while some of the books are necessary for just believers to grow. I am encouraging our pastors, those graduating, to teach the next classes. I believe that all believers must grow up in the knowledge of God’s Word and into maturity."
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Prayer Requests & Praises | | |
National Director
- We praise God for the 20 graduations in 2024!
- Pray for the ISC Team to lead well while training the 1,700+ students.
- Continue to pray for my extensive travels.
- Pray for ministry support and church involvement as we continue to expand.
- Pray for Pastor S, the CCI Bangladesh Country Coordinator. His father has passed away. Pray for comfort at this time.
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Pray that the Bengali translation continues to go well.
India
- Please pray for personal support of $250 per month.
- Pray for the monthly support of four existing Area Coordinators of $175 each. Also, pray for travel funds used to teach the CCI classes.
- Pray for the existing students, teachers, and their families.
- Pray for full-time CCI India staff.
Bangladesh
- Praise the Lord! A CCI graduate's wife safely delivered a child. God blessed them with a baby boy.
- Please continue to pray for our eight new teachers. They will start 24 classes with 200 students in 6 new areas of Bangladesh. They all need financial support to continue the CCI ministry.
- Pray for the recovery of a CCI graduate who was diagnosed with cancer.
- Pray for our new teachers. They all need monthly financial support to do the CCI ministry continually.
- Pray for me as I go to different denominations and churches to start the new classes.
- Pray for me to work faithfully for the Lord and CCI ministry.
- Pray for CCI ministry in Bangladesh so that God will bring forth ministry partners.
- Please join us in praying for God’s guidance in finding new students for the Discipleship Training starting next year.
- Please continue to pray for safety and peace. Although the political climate has stabilized in some areas, it remains challenging in others.
Pakistan
- Thanks to the Lord for graduates! They will start new classes in 2025. Please pray!
- Pray for new plans concerning teachers and new partners.
- Pray for teachers who need financial support.
- Pray for the teachers' families, travels, and adequate teaching.
- Pray that students gain wisdom for understanding CCI courses.
Nepal
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Pray for teacher financial support. Since the number of classes has grown, we need at least four new teachers. There is huge potential and demand for discipleship training. Pray that God will provide four new teachers and monthly support of $100 per teacher.
- Please pray for the new upcoming classes in East and Central Nepal.
- Please Pray for God’s protection and provision for all Staff and Coordinators.
- Please pray for sufficient resources and manpower to help this ministry expand in Nepal.
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The CCI curriculum of 10 courses is being used in each nation.
Each person must have a course book. Many of the students in these countries are very poor and have barely enough money to make it through the day. You can help by clicking the button below.
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