Pastor Missing in Hyderabad

22 February 2006 0 minutes read

When Pastor K. Chandra Paul was traveling away from home, he made it a regular habit to call home every hour. Thus, when he left home on January 28 for prayer and ministry, he kept regular contact until January 30. His family has not heard from him since. After waiting four days, the family contacted police who advised them to check with friends and family. Finally on February 13, a missing person's report was filed with the police. There has been no sign of Pastor Paul or his motorcycle.

In light of the violent deaths of two other pastors in the area in June 2005 (click here for the story), there is concern for his safety.

Pray for Pastor Paul's family during this time. Pray that they will be able to rest in the Lord, knowing that the Lord never forsakes His own. Pray that there will be full cooperation from the police.

For more information on the persecution facing India's Christians, click here.

India

India Information

Current Ministry Projects
VOMC assists persecuted Christians with legal support and rehabilitation assistance, and cares for children of martyrs by providing them with a safe place to be nurtured physical and spiritually. VOMC also partners to equip Christians in India with Biblical training and works to strengthen and support marginalized and persecuted Christian women. Additionally, VOMC helps to provide medical assistance to believers who have faced injuries after being attacked.”

Project Funds: Families of Martyrs, Equipping the Saints, Legal Defense, Relief and Development, Women’s Ministry, Medical Fund
Country Information
Population
1,399,179,585 (2023 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Indo-Aryan (72), Dravidian (25), other (3)

Religion (%)
Hinduism (79.8), Muslim (14.2), Christianity (2.3), Sikh (1.7), other (2)

Leader
President Droupadi Murmu (2022)

Government type
Federal parliamentary republic

Legal system
Based on English common law; separate personal law codes apply to Christians, Hindus and Muslims.

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Pray for India
Despite the intimidation and violence that have taken place in many of India's states, may Christians wisely yet unashamedly preach the Gospel. Pray that indigenous Christians and foreign missionaries will minister in ways that do not hint at fraudulent conversions, unmasking the intentions behind the anti-conversion legislation. Intercede for India's leaders, that they may reign with justice and righteousness.