Equip India Training Ignites Church Growth and Renewed Vision in Sri Lanka

Equip India Training Ignites Church Growth and Renewed Vision in Sri Lanka

NUWERA ELIYA & COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - Pastors in Sri Lanka are witnessing renewed hope and growth in their congregations following evangelism training provided by Equip India.

Pastor Periyasami of Hosanna Garden Church in Nuwera Eliya sought guidance, driven by a New Year's resolution to bring five new people to his church's 150 members. He contacted a partner in Tamil Nadu, South India, leading to a two-day workshop at his church. Sixty-five individuals, including leaders from ten outreach centers, were equipped to share their faith and train others. The immediate impact was significant, with 104 people hearing the Gospel during outreach, 53 accepting Christ, and six new attendees at the church the following Sunday.

Meanwhile, near Colombo Airport, Pastor Karunaharan of Smyrna Church and his family were considering relocating due to limited church growth after several years of ministry. However, attending Witness Without Fear (WwF) training and interacting with Equip India helped them reconsider their plans. As their small group leaders actively shared the Gospel and guided individuals to Christ, Pastor Karunaharan himself used the Gospel outline to witness to a man on his way to a bar. These positive developments encouraged the pastor and his family to continue their work among the Sinhalese people in their area, trusting for future growth.

These testimonies highlight the empowering effect of Equip India's training in Sri Lanka. It provides practical tools and a renewed vision for pastors and church members to effectively share their faith and witness church growth in their communities. These successes serve as encouragement to continue expanding this training to more regions.