Indian Rev. Theodore Williams passed to Glory

Bangalore, India: December 30, 2009, (PCTV Newsdesk)

Rev. Theodore Williams founder of IEM , breathed his last today at 7.50pm.The Funeral services of reverend is expected to be held on 31st Dec-09 at Richmond Town Methodist church .
Global council of Indian Christians(GCIC) extends our heart felt condolonces and pray for the bereaved members for peace.In January 1965, the Evangelical Fellowship of India were having their National Convention at Devlali in Maharashtra. During this Convention, the Executive Committee of EFI decided to revive the missionary enterprise. Thus the Indian Evangelical Mission (IEM) was born. Rev Dr Theodore Williams was its founder General Secretary. Rev P John Wesley is serving as the current General Secretary of the Indian Evangelical Mission.

With one missionary, a few hundred rupees and a bicycle, this Faith Mission grew. Christians saw growth and vitality in the Mission as it blossomed into a vital tool in the hands of God, eager to fulfill the Great Commission, in letter and in spirit. The first office of the Mission was the brief case of the General Secretary! From one missionary, it has grown now to family of 580 missionaries and office staff.

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