So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ. Colossians 1: 28 LEADS OUTREACH HOLISTIC MISSION FOR CHRIST IN INDIA (Since 1988) Leadership Evangelism Assistance Discipleship Studies & Social Upliftment Contact 18-19, Netaji Housing Society, Katol Road, NAGPUR - 440013, MS, India. Phone: 91 - 712 - 2574674, 9764160197 [email protected] KNOW ABOUT NAGPUR CITY agpur is the second capital and the third largest city of Indian Nstate of Maharashtra and largest city of central India. It has one of the highest literacy rate of 91. 92% among all the urban agglomerations in India and one of the proposed smart cities from Maharashtra. According to the survey by ABP News, Nagpur has been identified as the best city in India by topping the liveability, greenery, public transport and heath care indices. The city has been adjudged as the 20th cleanest city in India. It is famous for Nagpur Orange and is known as Orange City for being a major trade center of oranges cultivated in the region. Nagpur is also called the Tiger Capital of India as it connects many tiger reserves in India to the world. It is among the important cities for the information technology sector in Maharashtra. Nagpur is located in the center of the country with the Zero Mile marker indicating the geographical center of India. TRANSPORT IN NAGPUR Nagpur has very well developed roads which connect it to all the metros and major cities and towns of India. Moreover, the city is proud to have National Highways such as NH-6 and NH-7 passing through it. Railways too form a significant part of the modes of transport at Nagpur. Moreover, the railways of Nagpur are not just regionally significant rather they bear national importance too, the reason being its central location. The railways at Nagpur are one of the largest rail head as it is the place where all the railway lines merge. You can catch train from this place to any part of India. Dr. Ambedkar International Airport is the only airport in Nagpur. More than 300 international flights fly over the city every day. The city remains connected with other parts of India through various flights of different airlines. RELIGIOUS STATUS OF NAGPUR CITY Hinduism is majority religion in Nagpur city with 69.46% followers. Buddhism is second most popular religion in Nagpur city with 15.57 % following it. In Nagpur city, Islam is followed by 11.95 %, Christianity by 1.15 %, Jainism by 0.90 % and Sikhism by 0.68%. Around 0.10 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.20% stated 'No Particular Religion'. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN NAGPUR Missionaries from England started their work in Nagpur area over 160 years ago. However the missionaries from the Church of Scotland were ones who brought the Gospel in this region in 1817. All Saints Cathedral, oldest Church in Nagpur, built during British rule in 1851 ABOUT LEADS OUTREACH MINISTRY LEADS OUTREACH is an indigenous holistic mission in India which strives to build up lives of people irrespective of their caste, religion, social and economic background, with clear vision from God to enhance spiritual, moral and social transformation of their lives to make them respectable citizens of the country and of the Kingdom of God. This vision is activated through varied programs and projects as God provides opportunities. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES LEADERSHIP To impart Servant Leadership among the Pastors & Mission field workers and emerging young leaders through motivational Conferences and Seminars. EVANGELISM To proclaim the plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to all. Plant Churches where there is no Christian presence, particularly in the rural areas. ASSISTANCE To assist the established Churches to fulfill the mission of Christ. DISCIPLESHIP To disciple new believers for Christ and send them into the Church. STUDIES To encourage young disciples to pursue theological education to help them prepare to serve the Church and community. SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT To initiate social upliftment programs and projects for the neglected, unprivileged and weaker sections of the society in the field of education, health and vocational skills training to build them for a respectful and dignified life in the society irrespective of their social, economic and religious background. WE BELIEVE The Bible to be divinely inspired Word of God. It is without error and absolutely trustworthy and supreme authority in matters of our faith and conduct. God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power. He loves all human beings irrespective of their culture, caste, color, religion, economic and social status. Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, who took the form of man and was conceived by the Holy Spirit through virgin Mary, His sinless life, His sacrificial death on the cross as atonement for the remission of sins of mankind, who rose again from the dead, ascended into heaven, His priestly intercession for His people and His coming again on earth to establish God’s Kingdom of righteousness. Holy Spirit, who comes forth from God to dwell in all who believe in Christ as their Savior and Lord. He also distributes spiritual gifts to believers to be used for the edification of the Church. The Church to be a living spiritual body of Christ. We believe the visible Church is the company of believers in Jesus Christ, buried in Him in Baptism and raised for worship, witness, good works in His Spirit and fellowship with one another. YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL LIFE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES EVANGELISTIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES ASSISTANCE TO OTHER CHURCHES AND MISSIONS THROUGH PREACHING, MUSIC AND CONDUCTING SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS (Weekly & Annual) LIGHT OF LIFE CHURCH: HINGNA AND BRAHMNI VILLAGES STUDIES Intensive Bible Study session for couples Mr. Sugat Gaikwad and Mr. Manoj Chaure at STBC - Varanasi SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT PROGRAMS KINDERGARTENS AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE MARGINALIZED MEDICAL CHECK UP CAMPS IN RURAL AND TRIBAL AREAS SOCIAL VISITS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONING OF LEADS OUTREACH Executive Board Chairman Rev. Santan Dias, Dubai Vice Chairman Mr. Tapas Mahapatra, New Delhi Treasurer Mr. George Gee Varghese, Nagpur Members Dr. Pramod Ramteke, Allahabad Dr. Gladstone Nathaniel, Nagpur Founder & Executive Director Executive Board Rev. Sudnyan Bansod Assistant Director Mr. Swanand Bansod Legal Status A registered Society and Trust: Registration Number: 437 / 87 / F - 6807. Also registered under the FCRA with Home Ministry and Income Tax under 80G, Government of India. Accounts are audited each financial year by a registered auditor. About the Founder: Rev. Sudnyan Bansod Born and bought up in the family where parents served the Lord Jesus through Christian & Alliance Mission in Maharashtra state of India, Rev. Sudnyan Bansod accepted Jesus as his personal savior at the age of 9 and later received a special anointing of the Spirit of God drawing him into full time ministry in 1966. He served as Central India Director of Youth For Christ and later, under God’s definite call and vision founded LEADS OUTREACH Ministry in January 1988, thus in all having 53 years of fruitful ministry as an Evangelist, Bible Teacher and Gospel Musician. Rev & Mrs. Sudnyan and Shamala Bansod (Front) He is married to Shamala, who being equally Swanand, Hazel & Swareet Bansod (left) committed to the Lord Jesus as her Savior has Swamini, Dennis, Amisha, Rylen & Ethan (Right) been a strong encouragement to him. Swahini (Center) Parents to 3 and grandparents to 4, Sudnyan and Shamala are still serving the Lord with enthusiasm and zeal. MEET OUR TEAM Village Church Staff, office Staff and Teaching and Non teaching staff of Leads Kindergartens We humbly appeal you to invest your resources for the extension of God’s kingdom through your volunteer service or financial assistance. How can you help us? ?BY PRAYING FOR US - As we firmly believe that prayer does not equip us for the greater work, Prayer is the greater work! ?BY SHARING YOUR TIME & TALENTS - Minister with us by visiting our mission field and offer volunteer services in area of your interest. Ministry opportunities with Leads Outreach in Nagpur city and around. ?Motivational teaching seminars and conferences for Pastors & lay leaders ?Evangelistic Outreaches in urban and rural areas through Summer Youth Camps, Youth Retreats, Family Guidance Seminars, ministry among Children, Gospel Tracts distribution. ?Bible teaching programs for village churches. ?Assisting other Missions & Churches through music, sports and preaching. ?Weekly & Annual Discipleship Training programs for teens & young adults. ?Teaching ministry among marginalized children studying at Kindergartens managed by Leads Outreach ministries. ?Medical caregiving to children and senior citizens of tribal and rural areas through medical camps, eye check up camps, etc. ?BY SHARING YOUR RESOURCES - Leads Outreach is a faith based ministry and we rely on our family and friends for financial support. Your financial gift of any size will help us by reaching out to our community in all the above mentioned areas. Your small gift of love can also help our staff to meet their monthly needs. As the Lord leads you kindly send your donation to: TO SEND DONATION BY CHEQUE, write in Account Name: Sudnyan Bansod / Leads Outreach and send it to MissionGO USA: Mailing Address: USA: PO Box 2010, Buffalo, NY 14231-2010 Street Address: 1670 Hopkins Rd. Getzville, NY 14068 Telephone & Fax: USA: Toll-Free 888 900 5048 Tel: 716-688-5048 | Fax: 716-688-5049 EIN: Available upon request CANADA: Mailing Address: PO Box 1210, St.Catharines, ON L2R 7A7 Street Address: 270 Geneva St., St. Catharines, ON L2N 2E8 Telephone & Fax: CANADA: Toll-Free: 866-483-5787 Tel: 905-684-1401 Fax: 905 684-3069 CRA Registration: Available upon request Then He (Jesus)said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.