Prayer & Praise

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Thanksgiving at IBC for Growing Outreach to India's Women

In India, millions of women and girls are forced to endure frightening and unthinkable forms…

Monday, October 20, 2025

Gujarat's Miracles of the Needle's Eye

In Matthew 19, a confident and complacent young man of high social standing approaches Jesus…

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Stephen the Martyr Lives Again Through Graham Staines

The New Testament, written almost 2,000 years ago, continues to serve as a model for our own…

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Hearing the Undeniable Voice of God

Again and again, we see this in the Bible, and it is a model for our own day, certainly in…

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Good Word for Today's Good News Messengers

March is the usual month for graduations at many IGO Bible training centers. Five schools…

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Training Strong Workers in Darjeeling

Dr. Costa S. Deir (now with the Lord), who earned five Ph.D. degrees in his lifetime, was a…

Friday, January 31, 2025

Pray and Fast for India to Become Filled with the Glory of God

Prayer is the greatest, least understood power in the world. It all began when God first…

Monday, January 6, 2025

Chinithung's Story

When Chinithung Kikon of Nagaland was in the third grade, a blind man came to speak at his…

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Taking Courage from 2024 for 2025

Jesus never promised that life with Him would always be a rose garden. Before He went to the…

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Magi, India, and the Redemptive Plan of God

The quest of the magi, or wise men, to find the newborn King of the Jews is a good reminder…

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A Faithful Servant: Honoring the Legacy of Ross Briles

Ross Briles , pastor for 62 years of Sherwood Baptist Church, Modesto, CA, and his wife,…

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord

Music helped to inspire and transform the life of David who, at different times, cared for…

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Mesak's Story

This summarizes the life of Mesak Vijin Ronald , a Bachelor of Divinity student at India…

Friday, September 13, 2024

Meet Strong Ministers for Christ with Non-Christian Pasts

In past days, we have emphasized how those who grew up in non-Christian families and…

Friday, September 13, 2024

Charlesstead's Story

P Charlesstead was born in a Tamil Nadu Christian family and dedicated to the Lord on the…

Saturday, August 17, 2024

What Difference Does the Gospel Make to Unreached India

What does it mean to become a believer in Jesus Christ in India, especially among people who…

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Laxman's Story

Laxman is a good example of this. Laxman comes from Odisha, born and raised in a Roman…

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

God Remembers Covenants Made With Him

Although these two nations have different histories and cultures, they are spiritually…

Friday, May 10, 2024

Next Steps: Starting New Gospel Work in an Unreached Place

Last year, Prayer & Praise told the story of Rajan (not his real name, for security…

Friday, May 10, 2024

Sarath's Story

For example, Sarath P. Saji comes from a Hindu family in Kerala, in south India. When he…

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Looking Back to Look Forward

January 2024 marked the centennial anniversary convention held in Kumbanad, Kerala, marking…

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

A Good Word in Bad Times

In October 2022, Prayer & Praise reported on Evangelist Phendey Gurung’s near-fatal…

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Pray and Fast to Keep Our Eyes on Jesus

The year 2023 was a trying year for the followers of Jesus Christ in India. This includes…

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Perspectives on Persecution

Almost every day, IGO President Valson Abraham receives reports from graduates of IGO…

Friday, September 8, 2023

What Acts 12 Tells Us About the Manipur Persecution

For the last few months, a very complex situation has developed in the northeast Indian…

Friday, September 8, 2023

Kirubakaran's Story

Such is the experience of Kirubakaran from Tamil Nadu. He comes from a Christian family,…

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Do Not Despise Small Beginnings

This 93rd annual graduation service, held on May 4th, marked a special milestone in the…

Friday, July 14, 2023

Darjeeling Bible Training Center — Nothing Else Like It

Last month, Ann Abraham, IGO’s Vice President of Advancement, provided a brief report to…

Friday, July 14, 2023

Jubith's Story

Such is the experience of Jubith Sumethan from Trivandrum district in the state of Kerala.…

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Chirumamilla's Story

Chirumamilla Charan , from Andra Pradesh, was born into an upper caste Hindu family. Until…

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Stories from Odisha

From February 27 through April 6, Ann Abraham, IGO’s Vice-President of Advancement, visited…

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Pray and Fast to Express True “Knees and Hands” Faith

The Bible relates many stories of ordinary men and women who trusted God. They talked to…

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

A Supreme Reason for Thanksgiving

This great privilege is a special reason for us to give thanks as we see His plan in action…

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Manish's Story

Manish Das was born into a Hindu family. Early in his life, his parents came to trust in…

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Anushya's Story

This is what happened to Anushya , a young woman from Tamil Nadu, now a second-year Master…

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Phendey's Accident

Many readers of our monthly Prayer and Praise will remember news we have shared about IBC…

Thursday, October 20, 2022

IBC Graduation 2022: "Christ's Resurrection and Ours"

On July 21, 2022, India Bible College and Seminary held its 92nd graduation and…

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Responding to India's Abortion Crisis

The overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States by the Supreme Court, sending the matter…

Friday, August 5, 2022

Helping to Redeem the Suicide Capital of India

Bangalore has become one of India’s most modern and dangerous cities in which to live. In…

Monday, July 25, 2022

IGO Marks 30 Years of Proclaiming Christ in Punjab

Next month—August 15 — marks the 30th anniversary of Punjab Bible College (PBC). This month,…

Sunday, April 3, 2022

A Rare Fungus Opens Hearts to Christ

Sometimes, God uses the most amazing and ingenious ways of getting peoples’ attention.

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Praisy's Story

One of these women evangelists is Praisy George , who graduated with a Bachelor of Theology…

Friday, March 25, 2022

Heading back to the future: Women's Ministry at India Bible College

Four years ago, the Thomson Reuters Foundation conducted a survey of conditions for women in…

Friday, March 25, 2022

Sarita's Story

Sarita discovered that truth for herself. She comes from Nepal. Before she committed her…

Monday, January 31, 2022

Pray and Fast to Unite Faith with the Works of Faith

In this past year, God has demonstrated to us at IGO that He is able to turn our weaknesses…

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Faithful During Tribulation in 2021

Before Jesus went to the cross, He guaranteed to His disciples (and to us), “In this world…

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Finohas' Story

Finohas comes from Kerala and came from a Christian family but he did not know Jesus Christ…

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Good News from a Bad News State

The state of Gujarat is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, considered widely as a man of…

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Answers to Prayer from the COVID Care Center

With heavy hearts, the faculty and staff at India Bible College and Seminary in Kerala got…

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Syam's Story

Since March 2020, regular classes at India Bible College and Seminary have been suspended…

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Generous Friends of IGO

Early in IGO’s ministry, IGO President Valson Abraham called a man in Texas we will call…

Friday, July 2, 2021

Unlikely Testimonies From Unlikely People in an Unlikely Place

Pastor Sanjeev Kumar is spiritual leader of a fellowship of Christ followers that did not…

Friday, May 7, 2021

Sonu's Story

Nepal is one of the world’s most receptive nations to the gospel. In recent years, a steady…

Friday, May 7, 2021

Transitions—An Update From Evangelist Rodha Lama in Nepal

“You shall be my witnesses...even to the remotest part of the earth,” Jesus said. There…

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Praise God for the life and Great Commission vision of Linda Peck

Linda Peck was born on April 3, 1946, and she met her Lord face-to-face on February 1,…

Thursday, April 1, 2021

India Christian University: The Great Commission in its Fullness

The accreditation of India Bible College and Seminary by the Senate of Serampore in 2018…

Friday, March 5, 2021

Claiming Victory for Christ in India for a New Decade

In Matthew 24:12, before His crucifixion, Jesus tells His disciples, “This gospel of the…

Friday, March 5, 2021

Gowshik's Story

Twentieth-century preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones made it clear that those who have a true call…

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Pray and Fast to Become God's Kingdom People

As we emerge from a troubled year, we must train ourselves to emerge from our “closed-door”…

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Bommi's Story

One of those Christians is Bommi Parthasarathi from Telangana, presently a master of…

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Prayers for a New and Better Normal

The past year was a year like few others. In some way, all of us have been affected by it,…

Monday, December 14, 2020

Suhana's Story

Name changed and photo censored for the protection of our graduate. Praise God for bringing…

Friday, December 4, 2020

Prayer During the Pandemic

In John 16, just before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples, “In this…

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Joby's Story

Mrs. Starla Luke, administrator at India Bible College and Seminary, sent us a report…

Monday, November 9, 2020

IGO's Growing Ministry in Odisha

Some photos censored for the protection of Christian believers and workers in this state.…

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

IGO and the Coronavirus

The whole world has experienced the coronavirus pandemic, and India has experienced very…

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Shibu's Story

Photo concealed and name changed for the protection of our student. Praise God for the hope…

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Answered Prayer for the "Dairy Complex" Asha Kiran School

Ludhiana is the second largest city in northwest India, in the state of Punjab. Over the…

Friday, November 1, 2019

"Paradise On Earth" Needs the Gospel

Praise God for His sovereignty in the affairs of men and nations.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Praise God for the ministry of Pastor Anuj among Nepali refugees in Punjab

In August, Pastor Anuj and his wife suffered a hit-and-run accident. Their automobile was…

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

God's Wondrous Signs in the Lives of IBC Students

Today, it takes real commitment to evangelize and plant churches in India. Increasingly, IGO…

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

With IGO President Valson Abraham

This month, we present the third installment of an interview with IGO President Valson…

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Pray and Fast for God's Protection and Provision Out of Exile

Though Ezra was written almost 2,460 years ago, I find him to be a good model for prayer for…

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Remembering a Heart: T. S. Abraham

Pastor T.S. Abraham’s positions and ancestry make him well known to many. Among his many…

Thursday, April 5, 2018

He “Fought The Good Fight…Finished The Course…Kept The Faith”

On February 5, 2018, Pastor Stephen Abraham, father of IGO President Valson Abraham and…

Saturday, March 10, 2018

D. Kumar's Story

One life profoundly changed by the cross of Christ was that of D. Kumar, who presently…

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Darjeeling: God's Faithfulness in Good Times and Bad

In many parts of India today, people are becoming open to the Good News. IGO evangelists are…

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Pray and Fast for Gospel Breakthroughs in India's States

This month, I invite you to pray and fast for spiritual breakthroughs in each of India’s…

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Pastor Charanjit Singh in the Face of Persecution

On November 14, 2017, IGO President Valson Abraham led in the dedication of an enlarged…

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Update on the Murder of Pastor Sultan Masih

Praise God for significant progress in solving the murder of Pastor Sultan Masih.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

New Hope Counseling Center Offers New Hope to the Hopeless

Praise God for new beginnings and New Hope as we begin the New Year of 2018.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

From Headhunters to Kings and Royal Priests

This is the message of Christmas, and the people of Mizoram are excellent representatives…

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Interview with IGO President Valson Abraham

As we approach the 33rd anniversary since the founding of India Gospel Outreach in 1984, we…

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Gospel Growth in Odisha

Please note: The P&P Blog is a modified version of IGO's Prayer & Praise monthly…

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Blessy's Story

Blessy was born in the city of Trivandrum, in Kerala, in a Christian family, the youngest of…

Sunday, September 3, 2017

NOW! Gospel Urgency in India

A husband and wife, long-time supporters of India Gospel Outreach, have recently given a…

Friday, September 1, 2017

Pastor Sultan Masih—Faithful servant of God and martyr for Christ

On July 15th, one of our pastors in Ludhiana, Punjab, Pastor Sultan Masih of Temple of God…

Friday, September 1, 2017

Aman's Story

Aman knows well the truth of Jesus’ power to set him free because his childhood was filled…

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

“Every Day They Kept Right on Teaching and Preaching Jesus…”

Last year, we reported to you the beating of Punjabi Pastor Charanjit Singh and his wife,…

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Akash's Story

Akash comes from Odisha. His hometown is 83% Hindu, and like most of the residents, Akash,…

Thursday, June 29, 2017

"First-Generation Christians Make the Best Evangelists"

Pastor K. Koshy has preached the gospel in northwest India since he graduated from Bible…

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Susanta's Story

One of these is Susanta , who comes to India Bible College & Seminary from Odisha. Now…

Thursday, June 1, 2017

2017 IBC Graduates Challenged to Extend the Gospel in India

This year’s graduation at India Bible College & Seminary took place on March 16th and is…

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Parsan's Story

This is the testimony of Parsan who graduated from India Bible College & Seminary this…

Thursday, May 11, 2017

IGO and Gender Justice in India

This blessing is little known, much less experienced, in non-Christian parts of the world,…

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Sheelam's Story

Sheelam Anitha Kumari was born to a strong Christian family in Andhra Pradesh, in what is…

Saturday, April 1, 2017

The Power of Resurrection at Work in India

As we approach Resurrection Sunday on April 16, we thank God it is not what we do but what…

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Praise God for Victories Won For the Gospel in India Through Our Evangelists

In recent months, IGO has achieved many victories for the gospel in India, but they have not…

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Helping Ludhiana's Children From Filth Into Glory

In 1998, IGO evangelists in the state of Punjab started the first of several Asha Kiran…

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Girish's Story

Girish Thirasi comes from Tamil Nadu, born into a Hindu family. In his earliest days, his…

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Pray & Fast for Christian Influence Upon India's Media and the Progress of the Gospel Among India's Unreached

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

India A "Missionary Graveyard"? Not Exactly!

A common stereotype of India’s people has persisted for centuries among westerners: that…

Monday, January 2, 2017

Mary Abraham (1925-2016)

Beloved by many, she was the wife of Pastor T. S. Abraham and daughter of pioneer…

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

"God With Us" IBC Grads Share Jesus Christ in New Places

This staggering biblical mandate lies at the heart of Jesus’ Great Commission. It lies at…

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Women Prepare for Ministry at IGO's Training Centers

Traditionally, India’s women and girls suffer discrimination. Statistically and culturally,…