Celebrating 75 Years of Ministry in India
On March 14, church leaders, staff, donors, volunteers, subscribers, and well-wishers from throughout the Republic of India gathered to celebrate 75 years of LHM’s ministry presence in the world’s most populous country. From humble beginnings in a small room in Chennai, LHM–India became a pioneer in the field of Christian radio broadcasting to proclaim the Gospel to people who previously had little or no opportunity to hear the Good News of a God who loves them and provides forgiveness and new life.
The success of that radio outreach only scratched the surface of what would be accomplished over the next three-quarters of a century. Recognizing the cultural influences of music, song, and drama, the LHM team in India began sharing the Gospel through devotional songs, short dramas, dialogue, public music programs, stage plays, and dance.
In recent years, they have continued to broaden their efforts beyond these successful culturally relevant activities to also provide television programming, digital resources, holistic programs, print materials, and rallies held in large cities and remote villages to reach multitudes of diverse populations throughout the country. The LHM–India team has also expanded in recent years while overseeing satellite ministry centers in Mumbai, India, and Nepal.
“What a wonderful story we tell when we look back at all that God has accomplished through your ministry over the last seventy-five years,” says LHM CEO Kurt Buchholz. “What a wonderful story we imagine about what God will do over the next seventy-five years.”