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Why India Needs Hope
In a nation of over a billion people, many have yet to hear the name of Jesus. But in India, the gospel is spreading in powerful ways—through media outreach and discipleship.
Words of Hope partners with faithful leaders who are sharing the good news in over 30 languages across the country. They are boldly sharing Christ’s love in regions where believers are few. Despite challenges, hearts are opening. And the church is growing.
The Problem
Rising Hindu nationalism has fueled the view that Christianity is a foreign religion, and Christians are often treated as outsiders in the country. Anti-conversion laws put believers at risk of imprisonment, and those who convert can face social persecution, denial of resources, and targeted violence. Extremists disrupt church services and attack believers, with authorities often turning a blind eye. Poverty compounds these challenges. In some of the smaller language groups we work in, there was previously little or no Christian content available. Christians in the country are in concentrated areas, leaving large areas mostly unreached.
Our Strategy
Share the gospel through radio programs, social media, books, and SD card distribution via 11 ministry centers across India.
Help educate children, teach trades to men and women, and equip church leaders to open doors for relationships and deeper conversations about the gospel.
Focus on small, tribal language ministry to ensure that people can hear the good news in their own heart language.
Languages in India
Hindi
- Sadri
- Maithili
- Mundari
- Santhali
- Kharia
- Dogri
- Bhaderwahi
- Urdu
- Himachali
- Haryanvi
- Kashmiri
- Gaddi
- Gojri
- Garhwali
- Kurukh
- Birjiya
- Nepali
- Bengali
- Tangsa
- Yimkhiung
- Magahi
- Assamese
- Garo
- Angika
- Punjabi
- Saraji
- Ho
- Asur
- Ao Naga
- Bhojpuri
- Malto
A Radio Broadcast Gave Samar Hope
At sixteen years old, Samar climbed a banyan tree with a rope around his neck. Poverty had convinced him there was no future. Together with
Easter in India
Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world, shaped by culture, community, and tradition. What remains the same is the shared hope at the center of it all: Christ is risen.
You Can Help Change a Child’s Future, Like Mina
Fourteen-year-old Mina comes from a remote and underserved village where education is rare and basic hygiene is not well understood.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for Words of Hope team members who face harassment and persecution from the community.
- Ask for the Lord’s protection for all those seeking to share the hope of the gospel.
- Pray for church unity.
“I’ve seen how God works in simple yet powerful ways. Faith grows slowly, but with strong roots, it flourishes. Our role is to plant the seeds and trust in God’s perfect plan.” —South Asia Ministry Director
Ready to Get Involved?
Your partnership brings the gospel to places where it’s never been heard—and strengthens those already walking with Christ in the face of hardship.
Every prayer and every gift makes a difference.