Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop, Believers Church, Kerala calls on PM

Delegation led by Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop, Believers Church, Kerala meets PM Modi.

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop, Believers Church, Kerala donates Rs. 1 crore towards Ganga cleanliness campaign.

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Church, Kerala along with a delegation called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today. Dr. Yohannan donated Rs. 1 crore towards Ganga cleanliness campaign. Prof. P.J. Kurien, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha was also present on the occasion.


20 Women Complete Literacy Teachers Training Course in Diocese of Delhi


Believers Church Diocese of Delhi conducted a literacy teachers training program on 27th and 28th August 2014. Women’s Fellowship members organized this program and 20 women completed the course successfully.






20 women completed the literacy program training course.


The main purpose of the program was to train women on how to teach literacy classes in rural villages to help illiterate adults learn how to read and write. Women’s Fellowship members took different classes and the trainees also had practical sessions on how to improve their teaching ability.

Believers Church is deeply committed in strengthening the women in our society by focusing on literacy programs, general training, healthcare awareness, and women empowerment programs.

Celebration of hope


‘Celebration of Hope’, the Christmas celebrations of Believers Church Residential School was held on December 20th.
The students and staff performed a number of programs such as choreography, nativity play, instrumental fusion etc. The school choir presented melodious christmas carols and songs.

The event was inaugurated by the Home Minister of Kerala, Shri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and presided over by Dr. K.P.Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church. The event was attended by several prominent political leaders.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Gospel for Asia-supported Workers Continue Ministry to Remote Islanders in Sea of Bengal

Servant Boat II Delivers Food and Supplies; Crew Lays Groundwork for Schools


WILLS POINT, Texas, June 27, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- Workers supported by Gospel for Asia (GFA) are expanding their ministry to the islands in the Sea of Bengal to help more impoverished villagers with supplies carried aboard the Servant Boat II. The specially rigged vessel can carry up to 60 passengers and tons of food, blankets, mosquito netting, medical supplies and more.



Photo: Servant Boat II crew members, supported by Gospel for Asia, bring supplies to the remote islands in the Sea of Bengal.

Although dangers are inherent in navigating the islands' natural habitat — including encounters with poisonous snakes, crocodiles and Royal Bengal tigers — the boat's crew and workers focus on the mission at hand.

"Our joy in helping these precious people in the name of Jesus enables us to overcome any obstacles we may face," says K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA. "Servant Boat II has been a blessing and a tool for carrying life-changing goods, and it is the best means to reach needy families on these destitute islands with timely help."

In service since December 2014, Servant Boat II has visited 16 islands, where workers spend days visiting houses and people to identify their needs. The boat has been used to bring supplies such as 5,000 chickens, 1,000 blankets, 165 fishing nets and 2,000 mosquito nets to the remote islands, along with emergency relief that included 950 tarps to protect homes from water leakage due to rain.

Servant Boat II has also carried a team of medical doctors to the islands to organize free medical camps, which benefited 930 sick people.

GFA-supported workers also took the initiative recently to help children who have no access to a good school or education. With the crew's assistance, three schools were opened on the islands during the first week of June.

Goals this year include getting to more islands, helping widows on International Widows' Day and providing relief to at least 2,000 people.

About Gospel for Asia GOSPEL FOR ASIA has – for more than 30 years – provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.
To schedule an interview with a Gospel for Asia representative, contact pressrelations@gfa.org.

Believers Church installs 101 bore wells in drought-hit Maharashtra

Mumbai, June 8: In a bid to help citizens across India who are facing drought like conditions due to prevailing heat wave conditions, Believers Church, a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide has set up 101 Bore wells across Maharashtra for the worst affected areas and communities.

"The country is facing severe heat wave and people are facing scarcity of water essential for living and daily chores. People have to walk down several miles to fetch drinking water. Apart from this the farmers are not able to do the cultivation of food grain due to severe scarcity of water. The installation of Bore Wells will not only make their lives easier but also help them in carrying on with cultivation which is their sole means of livelihood," said Bishop B. K. Lukose who led the exercise.


The areas were decided after assessing the severity of water scarcity in various regions of the state in consultation with the local authorities.

"In some cases local politicians came forward and sought intervention. For example we have installed 25 borewells in Amaravati and Yavatmal areas of Vidharba Region after receiving a request from the local MLA Bacchu Kadu", Bishop B. K. Lukose added.

Other Bore Wells were installed in more than 101 villages of Maharashtra in various districts like Chandrapur, Wardha, Nagpur, Gadchiroli and Bhandara.

Dr K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church said: "It is important to ensure that these people get some water supply not only to sustain themselves but also to ensure that farming which is their sole livelihood does not get hampered. We are doing this exercise in other states of the country as well."


Last month the Mumbai division of the church reached out to the drought victims of Latur by supplying water and food to the 12 most affected villages of the region.

Earlier this month, the Church had also installed more hand pumps and tube wells in more than 104 drought affected villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Believers Church is a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide and over 2.6 million followers in ten countries. The Church at present has eleven Bishops who give spiritual and administrative leadership to the various activities of the Church. The current head of the Believers Church is Metropolitan Bishop, Dr K. P. Yohannan.

The church also undertakes various charitable programs including women empowerment, educational projects, community development programs, rehabilitation projects and relief works.

Believers Church has helped over 74,000 children by providing quality education and timely medical checkups under its Bridge for Hope Program.


The Church has set up more than 28,000 toilets and has committed its resources to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help educate people on sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Program.

Vocational Training and Health awareness programs have been organised for underprivileged communities.

The church has conducted eight-month long free literacy programs, to teach the marginalised sections of society how to write and read.

The church has provided water to communities where drinking water is scarce by constructing bore wells and community water tanks.

The church has given sewing machines, livestock, carpentry tools, rickshaws and agricultural equipments to families to generate regular income. 

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Bridge of Hope Concludes 15 Day Sapling Plantation Drive to Mark World Environment Day


 by NewsVoir - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 


https://www.news-pr.in/bridge-of-hope-concludes-15-day-sapling-plantation-drive-to-mark-worldenvironment-day.html

 New Delhi, Delhi, India 


  • Plant more than 3,00,000 Saplings across 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India
  • 80,000 children and 5,000 staff participate in the Plantation Drive

With an aim to make earth a better planet, Believers Church’s child care project, Bridge of Hope today concluded 15 Day sapling plantation drive across India. The drive was started on 5th June 2016, on the occasion of World Environment Day. More than 3,00,000 saplings were planted across 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India by 80,000 children and 5,000 staff members of the organization. 



As a part of the drive, children and staff conducted various rallies, skits, street plays and distributed one sapling a home and asked them to take care of it. The children also motivated and urged the citizens of the country to purchase one tree for their home and nurture it to give a better future to the coming generations. Under this project the team also planted saplings in local government offices and identified various road side medians and planted saplings in the area. 

The first sapling of the drive was planted by Mr. Rajnath Singh (SHO) of Towari Pur Police station, Gorakhpur, UP. in the presence of Gorakhpur Diocesan staff and other members of the organization. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Rajnath Singh said, “It is a great move by Believers Church. I really laud them for taking these measures to protect environment as well as combat global warming. I will extend full support to them whenever they carry out such socially significant activities.” 


Mr. Prince Josiah, Director, Bridge of Hope said, “We at Bridge of Hope are committed to improve the environment which is currently depleting at a very rapid pace due to global warming, felling of trees, setting up of various industries and multiple other reasons. It is no more a choice but a necessity to save our environment so that this planet is livable for our future generations.”

Commenting on the drive Dr. K P Yohannan, Metropolitan of Believers Church said, “I really thank children, countrymen and our staff for making the 15 day drive successful. We believe in making our mother earth a great place to live in and this is one such step in that direction. Preserving and protecting the environment for a better future of our country men is top most priority. I request our citizens to help us in the drive and each family to plant a tree to maintain the ecosystem for our coming generation.” 

Last year, in a similar drive Bridge of Hope planted 1,00,000 saplings across India.

About Believers Church



Believers Church is a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide and over 2.6 million followers in 10 countries. The Church at present has eleven Bishops who give spiritual and administrative leadership to the various activities of the Church. The current head of the Believers Church is Metropolitan Bishop, Dr. K. P. Yohannan.

The church also undertakes various charitable programs including women empowerment, educational projects, community development programs, rehabilitation projects and relief works. 



Some of initiatives undertaken by the Believers Church:

  • Believers Church has helped over 74,000 children by providing quality education and timely medical checkups under its Bridge for Hope Program.
  • Believers Church has set up more than 28,000 toilets and has committed its resources to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help educate people on sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Program.
  • Vocational Training and Health awareness programs have been organised for underprivileged communities. 
  • The church has conducted eight-month long free literacy programs, to teach the marginalised sections of society how to write and read. 
  • The church has provided water to communities where drinking water is scarce by constructing bore wells and community water tanks. 
  • The church has given sewing machines, livestock, carpentry tools, rickshaws and agricultural equipments to families to generate regular income. 
  • Through the Humanitarian Assistance project the Church has assisted in Nepal earthquake and Odisha Cyclone disaster relief operations through reconstruction of houses, providing food supplies, medicines, water, clothes, mosquito nets, plastic sheets for making tents, hygiene supplies and solar lights.


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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Dedicates 219 Sisters of Compassion


Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan dedicated 219 Sisters of Compassion on 22nd December 2015 at Believers Church’s Synod Secretariat.

These sisters were given six months of training and this marked the successful completion of it.


Bishop Dr. Samuel Mathew presented the sisters for dedication. Then, Metropolitan blessed each sister and handed over a silver cross as a symbol of their servanthood and commitment to show compassion those around them, which they will now wear on their sari.

In the days to come, these sisters will go to different parts of the country and serve the poor, orphans, widows, lepers and beggars with compassion and commitment.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Dr. K.P. Yohannan, Metropolitan meets with Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi



Metropolitan of Believers Church Dr. K.P. Yohannan met with Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi yesterday to discuss ways to help the marginalized and collaborate towards a Swachh Bharat.