Churches

For a pastor, building a solid work under such adverse circumstances is very difficult. Even if his congregation stays faithful, the situation is less than inviting for any potential visitors.

The greatest need for such a church that is harassed by pagan priest is to have a place of its own where believers can worship Jesus in peace and grow in their faith without constant interference. The very best thing is if growing congregations can build their own church homes and not have to rent at all.

The average cost of a simple concrete and brick building that reflects the local culture and seats 100+ people plus small shelter for pastor is $3,500

This sounds more than reasonable to us, but for many of these young churches on the Indian subcontinent it is a huge amount that goes far beyond their ability to raise on their own.

There is a solution to this problem, which our churches embrace with enthusiasm and eagerness: The believers donate materials and labor and go as far as they possibly can with the construction of their church home. At the same time they pray and believe that God will provide the funds for the land and the building's completion through their brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ.