Source: Assembly of God World News, May 7, 2014
Bihar, India, has a population of over 80 million people, yet only one percent claim to know Jesus as their Savior.
Ten years ago, a U.S. Assemblies of God couple began serving in Bihar in partnership with a local minister, Pastor Sanjay. Determined to plant a church among the many unreached people of their state, they began to courageously evangelize and disciple new believers. New churches were planted, but much work remained. Training was needed so that more pastors could be equipped to plant more churches.
Believing the answer to the shortage of pastors was establishing a training center, the couple began praying for God to help them start a Bible school in Bihar. For 10 years their vision remained unfulfilled, but their prayers continued. In January 2014, the Bihar AG Bible School launched with 14 enrolled students from newly planted churches. Enrollment [is expected] to double in the next few months. The goal of Bihar AG Bible College is to train 500 leaders and plant 500 house churches by 2020.
The AG couple serving in Bihar reflects, “When God speaks a word to your heart, hold on to it. It may look impossible, it may delay, but hold onto it. A word from God will surely come to pass. Though it tarries, wait for it!”
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