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annual review 2018
9,808 impacted in 20179,808 impacted in 2017
53,823 equipped since 2005
A Note from the Team Leader 3
Word Conference 4
Women's Conference 6
Jaipur Anugrah Ashram Phase II Building Consecration 8
DBI Vision 2025 10
Equipping Leaders 12
Providing Resources 18
DBI Publications 19
Loving Our Neighbours 20
Helping the Poor 22
Bible Bhavan Christian Fellowship 28
Partnering and Networking 36
Team DBI News 46
Timeline of Delhi Bible Institute 48
Discipleship Figures 50
C O N T E N T S
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I am grateful to the Lord to report that Delhi Bible Institute had another fruitful year 2017 in the service
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through 340 different discipleship, training, and vocational programs, we equipped 9,808 disciples.
These new disciples were a witness to the transformation, reconciliation and restoration with God
and men that the gospel provides.
The DBI team and a host of volunteers expressed the love of our Lord Jesus Christ through their
sacrificial service, visits and encouragement. This love spread to thousands throughout our 7 centers
in North India. During economic distress, political conflict, social chaos and superstition, the good
news of our Lord Jesus motivated us in our human frailty to pass on the solution of the gospel to
North India.
As you go through the pages of our annual report, join us in giving thanks to our Lord Jesus for his
love and salvation. We are so grateful to Him and to you for the privilege of serving together.
The ministry continues to grow as an expression of God's grace and mercy. Through Christ,
individuals are being transformed and families are being reconciled. Most importantly, Christ
communities are being established in previously unreached areas of North India.
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less
because of that missing drop”.- Mother Teresa
Thank you for your prayers, partnership and support in making the Lord Jesus known in North India.
Your fellow pilgrims,
Isaac and Gloria
A note from the TEAM LEADER
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Word ConferenceC O N F E R E N C E
HOLY
BIBLE
11th
1�to�3�November�2017
Sharing in Christ's Suffering and Glory
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Word Conference 2017} Theme: Sharing in Christ's Suffering & Glory} 511 Pastors from 23 states including one first time attendee from
Andaman & Nicobar Islands} 3 streams of Sessions: Expositions for Expositors, Practical skills in
Preaching, and Encouragement for Preachers} Special session on how to handle persecution} Each participant received 6 Bibles and 12 titles of DBI publications
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4,558 Pastors
equipped in
11 Word Conferences
Women's Conference
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Women's Conference 2017} Theme: Precious in His Sight} 173 women ministered to in Delhi & Dehradun} Sessions included: Significant women of the Bible, how to pray, how to
study the Word of God, taking care of one's health and how to grieve
589 attended
since 2014
Jaipur Anugrah Ashram Phase II Building Consecration
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CHANDAULI
LUCKNOW
DELHI
DEHRADUN
ODISHA
RAIPUR
JAIPUR
CHANDIGARH
BHOPAL
DBI ANUGRAH ASHRAMFUTURE PROPOSED ANUGRAH ASHRAM
JAMMU
PATNA
GUWAHATI
On 1 January 2005, we launched ournew vision 2025.There are six components of this vision:
1. Equipping Leaders through trainings in the Anugrah Ashrams, local transformational communities and beyond.
2. Providing Resources teaching and study tools, in Hindi language both by translating existing materials, and writing relevant new materials.
3. Loving our Neighbours by initiating programmes of sharing the love of Lord Jesus.
4. Helping the Poor by providing necessary aid to the most impoverished people of North India. Empowering the women through skills and teaching the next generation.
5. Serving the capital cities of North India through establishing Anugrah Ashrams.
6. Partnering and Networking with others who are like-minded.
DBI VISION 2025
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DBIVISION
2025THUSFAR
46 Hindi titles Published
479,561 heard the
Gospel4,875
women & children
impacted through
Vocational Trainings
Operating from 7 Centres
Partnership with Individuals, Churches & Organisations
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53,823DisciplesImpacted
Equipping Leaders
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1 WeekRegional Bible
Training
ChristianFoundations
Course
1 Month
Ashram Bible Course &
Expository Preaching
Course
1 Year
The Regional Bible Training was organised with the aim of strengthening the ministries of our former students and to reach out to remote places in
North India from where students are unable to come to our ashrams. One week trainings were held in Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand. 5,311 men and women equipped.
DBI
Training
Philosophy
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31,279 trained
since 2005
Ashram Bible Course held in the Ashrams at Dehradun, Lucknow, Ranchi, Chandigarh and Jaipur. Young believers are selected and developed in Christian
leadership for more effective witnessing and communication of the Gospel. The Indian model of longer discipleship is used. 57 men and women were discipled in this
one year residential course.
14288 equipped
since 2005
Christian Foundations Course was held to establish students in their faith, in the Word of God and in the understanding of the life and teachings of the Lord
Jesus Christ. Students were equipped for more effective witness and service for Christ. 182 completed the one month residential course.
Expository Preaching Seminars were held in Delhi and the Dehradun, Jaipur, Ranchi and Lucknow ashrams. Church based biblical preaching and teaching
were taught in these seminars. 159 men and women attended the seminars.
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1,270 trained
since 20051,893 men and
women equipped
since 2005
The Leadership Seminar equipped 262 leaders in the city of Delhi. The seminar included talks on Supporting the Grieving, Creative Leadership in a rapidly changing world,
Leading through the Uncomfortable and The Strategic Pause.
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1,009 trained
since 2008
English as Second Language is an intensive training for English language skills and was held for four weeks for the students who joined the Course in Expository Preaching and Practical Theology. 29 students completed the course.
Course in Expository Preaching & Practical Theology aims to equip men and women for expository Bible ministry in the local church so that they can preach and teach God's Word faithfully, clearly and effectively. 13 were trained in the one year course in
Delhi and Lucknow. The course was introduced in 2008 and 85 men and women have been trained so far.
Excellence in Christian Leadership training included the curriculum of Harvard Business Review On Point Article on Managing Oneself and the 9 lesson plan of Free to Focus so we Achieve more by doing less. DBI team coach Dr Sunil Raheja equipped the
staff and leaders of the church in the three day training. EICL has been held twice every year since 2005.
Christianity Explored Leadership Training equips believers to lead non-believing friends in a ten week course on Who Jesus is, Why He came and What it means to serve Him. 907 trained since 2005.
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Providing Resources
Providing Resources and teaching materials in the Hindi language by translating existing books
and writing relevant new materials. DBI has published 46 titles since 2005.
Library facility which includes books on various topics and an e-library. This is provided
for the students of DBI in all our facilities.e-DBI - DBI is working towards providing all
its resources on an electronic study portal which will be launched in early 2018.
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DBI Publications
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Loving Our Neighbours
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Summer Bible Camps were held in all the Ashrams. Children were taught foundational Biblical truths from the book of Leviticus and had studies on the theme of being 'Rooted' in Christ. Themes of sacrifice, atonement, remembrance and holiness from Leviticus were emphasised. Many of the kids who attended the camp heard the good news of Jesus for the first time. 593 children attended.
Satsang or weekly fellowship was held in the Ashrams at Lucknow, Chandauli and at the Anokha ministry in Delhi.
Christianity Explored Course is a ten week course for seekers of Christ who are given space to consider becoming a disciple of Christ.
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Helping the Poor
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Medical, Eye & Dental Camps were held in our Ashrams to meet the immediate health care needs of our team, church, volunteers and
surrounding communities.
Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar was organized to educate women on preventive measures, timely checkups and treatment. 174 ladies were in
this seminar.
Health Education - A pharmacy team educated our students on CPR, First Aid, Infant Nutrition and Men's and Women's Health issues.
A Health Seminar was held for young girls and women explaining basic hygiene, health care measures and bringing awareness of the changes in
their body during adolescence.
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Sewing Conferences were held in Delhi and the Dehradun, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Chandauli Ashrams as part of our vision of empowering women through sewing skills. 167 women were trained.
Basic Sewing Training, the six months course, helped women to acquire a skill and add income to their families. 218 completed the training.24
1,048 equipped
since 2010
Basic Computer Training equipped students and community members, enabling them to enhance their technical and vocational skills and also to secure more job opportunities.
Bicycle Repair - Students learned to do simple bicycle repairs and maintenance to help reduce wear and tear and curb repair bills.
Story Training Seminars trained leaders in the art of storytelling to share the stories of the Bible.
English Language classes were held for girls and boys educated in the Hindi language. The course enables them to speak in English and improve their basic writing skills.
Adult Literacy - Adults come together and learn basic reading and writing. The classes begin with devotions from the Word.
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Tuitions are provided to school going children whose parents are illiterate and unable to help with the homework. 460 kids come to our Chandauli Anugrah Ashram and learn everyday. Tuitions are also provided to teenagers in our church plant in Sonia Vihar.
Anokha (unique) is a project in Delhi to reach out to the under privileged families living beside a local railway track. Children are given free tuitions. Lunch is provided to these poor children. The parents attend the weekly satsang or fellowship and hear the Word of God.
Homeless Youth Under the Bridge - Runaway children who escape violence and poverty at home, if not tracked on time, are forced into prostitution, forced labour, begging and organ trade. DBI reaches out to a group of 12 boys who have made their home under a local bridge. Every week, a team visits them to sings songs, share stories from the Word and provide for their basic needs. The team counsels them to go back to their families. They were given blankets and were given a special meal to celebrate the advent season.
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Bible Bhavan Christian Fellowship
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The Church meets in153 locations allover North India.
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Griefshare classes are offered on Sunday to help those undergoing bereavement due to
death of their loved ones.
Junior Church Annual Carnival is on the first Sunday of December. The children take
part in serving during the worship service followed by fun activities and food. Children
of other communities are also invited.
Church House Party is the annual church outing where members go out of town as a big family for a retreat
where training and fun activities take place.
Junior Church ministers to children from new borns to 14 year olds. There are six sub groups: the Creche,
Voyagers, Explorers, Pathfinders, Navigators, Pioneers. A Bible based syllabus spanning 14 years schedule is
taught every Sunday.
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Easter and Chr istmas were opportunities to share the Good News
of Christ with friends and neighbours. A Cantata and Mahotsav (celebration)
was held. 3,882 heard the Gospel.
Care Groups meet to review the Sunday message, learn biblical truths, fellowship and pray together during the week days in several locations.
Prayer Summit is an all-night prayer event where the church meets to pray. This takes place monthly on every second Friday night.
Forty days of Fasting and Prayer was scheduled four times in 2017. The church came together in corporate prayer, fasting and systematic reading of God's Word.
AugFest aims to introduce local college students to the church. Students were treated to contemporary Christian bands, art performers and good food. Augfest is
also held to let students feel the presence of a committed Bible teaching and preaching church in the city.
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Ethnic Sunday is observed to celebrate the diversity in the church family as well to draw seekers and neighbours to witness the love of the Lord Jesus. Members come dressed in their ethnic wear.
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Engaging the Academia aims to provide a platform for the University academic community specifically Christian faculty and research students to influence the University and student society with Biblical based insight.
Exalt is part of the youth ministry catering to the teenagers. They meet once a month on a Sunday.
Cafe@bb is an outreach for seeking friends of church members to a cafe set-up. Attendees enjoy an evening of music, food and sharing of the Good News.
Psaltry – BBCF School of Church Music meets once a week and trains members in music and vocals. The Psaltry choir sings for many music and outreach programs.
Endurers is a fitness group for those who are conscious of stewarding their bodies. Church members of all ages participate in varying levels of fitness to be Fit for the King.
Partnering and Networking
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Global Theological Initiative - DBI, in partnership with White Horse Inn hosted evangelical theologians to engage in conversational theology with the goal of strengthening the evangelical church in India. Theologians from major Bible Seminaries and Colleges participated in the conference with the theme 'The Cross of Christ: Atonement and Reconciliation in a Violent World'. 40 people participated.
A Leadership Seminar was organised in partnership with Global Christian Life Center Church, Delhi. The leadership seminar gave new insights into implementing biblical teachings into the small but important areas of life. The resource person was KrishDhanam. 130 attended the leadership seminar.
ACE Course - DBI staff were equipped to conduct a 10-week interactive English enhancement course that introduces three key areas in which the English Bible left a significant impact on Arts, Culture and Expressions. The course was aimed at introducing the Bible to seekers.
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We give thanks to the Lord that Delhi Bible Institute got several opportunities, both nationally and internationally to present its ministries.
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Team DBI News Andrews Dass completed the nine months course in Biblical Exposition in Cornhill Training Institute in Scotland. He is now the Regional Director of Delhi Bible Bhavan and an Assistant Pastor in the Church.
Samuel Masih, Regional Director of Dehradun Anugrah Ashram is undertaking the 9 months course in Biblical Exposition in Cornhill, Scotland.
Phunghamchan Zimik, BBCF Church administrator and Anthony were blessed with their first child, Amaris, a baby girl.
Thotmung Muivah, Youth Pastor in Delhi, and Venus were blessed with their first child, Rinmichon, a baby girl.
Punam Lama, Assistant Regional Director of Jaipur Anugrah Ashram, and Dil were blessed with their first child, a baby boy on 23 December.
Internship - Four former students of the One Year Course in Expository Preaching & Practical Theology course are now interning with us in Delhi Bible Bhavan.
Founder's Day was celebrated with the leaders of the city. The vision and history of DBI was shared and the leaders were invited to partner with us. The leaders were felicitated for their work.
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Republic Day and Independence Daywere celebrated in all our centres.
Delhi Bible Institute,Bible Bhavan50, Amrita Shergill Marg,New Delhi - 110003
Ph: +91-9999625855E-mail: [email protected]
1966
1954Humble beginning
in a rented shop
Chandauli Anugrah Ashram Village - Indrapurva,P.O. Pachwaniya,
Dsitrict Chandauli,Uttar Pradesh - 232 103Ph: +91-9759724509
Email: [email protected]
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2006Dehradun Anugrah Ashram
291/1, Green Valley, Rajpur Road,Dehradun - 248 001Ph: +91-9997700427
Email: [email protected]
DELHI BIBLE INSTITUTET I M E L I N E O F
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2007Lucknow Anugrah Ashram 631/285, Ajay Nagar (Kamta),
Church Road, Chinhat,Lucknow - 227 105Ph: +91 9636631274
Email: [email protected]
2011Ranchi Anugrah Ashram
Hanuman Nagar, Booti Mor, Bariyatu,Ranchi - 834 009Ph: +91-7763843514
Email: [email protected]
2013Chandigarh Anugrah Ashram
House no. 1452, Sector 42B,Chandigarh-160036
Ph: +91-9888168320,Email: [email protected]
2014/17Jaipur Anugrah Ashram
65/61, Pratap Nagar,Sector - 6, Sanganer,Jaipur, RajasthanPh: +91-9955711807
Email: [email protected]
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DelhiBible Bhavan
2005-2016 15,756 2017 3,857 TOTAL 19,613
Discipledsince 2005 in
Anugrah Ashrams
53,823
Discipleship Figures
ChandigarhAnugrah Ashram
2016 1,660 2017 850 TOTAL 2,510
2011-2016 3,149 2017 672 TOTAL 3,821
RanchiAnugrah Ashram
2007-2016 12,240 2017 1,492 TOTAL 13,732
LucknowAnugrah Ashram
2014-2016 700 2017 321 TOTAL 1,021
JaipurAnugrah Ashram
DehradunAnugrah Ashram
2006-2016 8,204 2017 1,512 TOTAL 9,716
ChandauliAnugrah Ashram
2011-2016 2,306 2017 1,104 TOTAL 3,410
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Team DBI is grateful for your prayers and
partnership that makes this vital ministry possible in North India.
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