Many people in India do not experience faith, hope, and love like God intended because they do not have a relationship with him – not because they choose not to, but because they never heard of him. Join Equip 28 in changing that!
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Our Beliefs
Equip 28 has adopted the Gospel Coalition’s Confessional Statement. All our Board members and partners subscribe to this statement.
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
The above Bible verse (1 Corinthians 13:13, ESV) is often called a “love letter.” Written by the Apostle Paul, it is part of his letter and pleading to the Corinthians emphasizing that faith, hope and love is the most crucial element of the Christian life, and without following Christ it simply cannot be achieved.
India is the world’s most populated and unreached country, with hundreds of thousands of villages and communities, many in the most remote parts of the universe, never having heard of the Gospel.
The Need for Action
"And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? "
In Romans 10:14-15 (ESV), Apostle Paul establishes the vital role of evangelism and mission work in God’s plan for salvation. Hearing the message is essential for belief and salvation, and that the message must be delivered by sent individuals.
"...How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! "
India has thousands of diverse indigenous groups with more than 1600 different native tongues – the Bible has yet to be translated in over 1500 of these languages.
Our Work
Examples
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."
Jesus pronounces salvation for the whole world in the Great Commission )(Mathew 28:18-20, ESV). Before his ascension, he assures us we are not alone in this/our mission.
"...And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
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Our Mission
Equip the church in India to know, love and worship God
We strengthen the church in India by providing Biblical resources in local languages, training and ministry assistance.
How We Are Different
Unlike a traditional mission organization that sends Western missionaries, we follow an indigenous church mission theory that emphasizes training local leaders who are already part of their communities. Often having access to places and people that foreign missionaries cannot reach, they can create long lasting churches that endure way beyond the initial influence of the gospel.
Our Values
- We seek God in prayer
- We cherish God’s Word
- We steward God’s gifts and resources
- We cultivate Biblical discipleship
- We serve with humility
Our Beliefs
Equip 28 adopts The Gospel Coalition’s Confessional Statement, which all Board members and partners subscribe to. This foundational document outlines the core beliefs of TGC, a fellowship of evangelical churches in the Reformed tradition. It affirms a high view of Scripture, the Trinity, and salvation by grace through faith.
Our Board of Directors
Mark Collins
Dr. Andy Lackey
Kimberly Shannon
Patrick Shannon
Dr. Jeff Spry
Our Stewardship
Thank you for your partnership and faithfulness in giving to our ministry. Financial stewardship of God’s resources is a value of our ministry to ensure all gifts are used wisely. Your generous financial gifts enable us to equip the church in India with Biblical resources and training to help establish healthy churches in order to spread and defend the gospel. All administration and overhead expenses are covered by volunteers’ time and resources.
Accordingly 100% of your contributions support the church in India.
We Don’t Work Alone.
Through God, we can empower India's people from oppression to hope.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corrinthians, 12:9 ESV)
We are committed to equipping and strengthening the Church in India to know, love and worship God…because Jesus clearly commanded us too in the Gospel of Matthew.
As a non-profit charity, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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