The Beginnings of the Ministry

This disciplemaking ministry was started by Bro. A. Othniel in 1985 (known in those days as 'Polished Shafts Ministries' based on Isaiah 49:2) in Bombay, India. He was called by God for the full-time ministry while working in a Company near Bombay during 1982-84. By faith in the Lord and dependance upon Him for daily provision, he started preaching the gospel from house to house, on the streets, in the trains, buses, parks and slums in Bombay. The Lord began to use him to teach the Word in house-group meetings, seminars and in various churches in the city.

In those days, the ministry was mostly independant & inter-denominational, ministering in the local churches and conducting training programs, in addition to preaching the gospel at public places. (Read his detailed story at http://ctouch.org/othnet.htm)

Later on, the Lord impressed upon bro. A. Othniel, the Scriptural pattern of the ministry, to plant the Church based on the New Testament principles/doctrines. Then onwards, since 1993, Church-planting started in a serious way at Thane. After visiting house-to-house, preaching the gospel, some souls were converted and then a small gathering of new believers started in Dongripada, a village on the highway, Ghodbunder Road (about 8Kms from Thane city). The ministry has been going on as the Lord is leading new souls to be discipled in this part of one of the most unreached and resistant states (Maharastra) of India. The latest news of the ministry are sent by email or post to those who are interested to pray/ participate. Ask if you are interested.

The emphasis in the ministry is on the "spirituality', 'maturity' and 'quality' and 'each one' to be built up in Christ as per 1Corinthians 3; Colossians 1:28-29, etc.

The Calvary Centre was incorporated (regd.) as a Public Charitable Trust in Thane (Bombay) in 1996 and bro. Othniel is the Trustee/President with a Board of Seven Trustees and has the State Govt.'s license (Registrar) for conducting Christian marriages.

The ministries depend upon the free-will offerings of God's people who share in the vision. The Calvary Centre is NOT affiliated to any local or foreign organization.

Why not pray and participate in taking the Good News to the unreached millions in India and share in the Eternal blessings? Invest for Eternity! You are welcome to share in our vision. Please feel free to ask for any details on how you can involve in this faith ministry. God bless you as you seek to serve and glorify Him. Amen!