Partner with us to complete a God-given vision in India.
Our team in India is in the final stages of one of their most ambitious projects to date: the construction of a brand-new ministry building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which began as a vision born out of both necessity and faith.
In 2016, after more than 65 years of ministry in the same rented building, our team at Evangelical Literature Service (ELS) Purasawalkam was asked to vacate the premises. It was a moment of uncertainty, but also of opportunity. The Lord stirred a thought in the heart of the National Director, Justin Chellappan: What if we build our own space?
By God’s provision, a vacant lot previously gifted by ELS’s founder was identified as the perfect location and in 2023 the construction began—by faith—despite not having full funding in place.
Today, we’re almost there.
This four-storey building will serve as a powerful hub for Christian outreach in a country where 74.3% of the population practices Hinduism.
The facility will include:
• A large 222 m² Christian bookstore and showroom
• Conference rooms for discipleship and ministry training
• Guest accommodations for visiting pastors, missionaries, and partners
• Ground-floor parking and other essential infrastructure.
Not only will this building allow us to expand our mission, but it will also significantly reduce rental expenses, freeing up funds to further the work of ELS across India.
But to finish the work, we need your help. Construction from the ground up brings many challenges and unexpected costs. With your support, we can complete this project by the end of 2025 and provide a lasting foundation for ministry in one of the world’s most spiritually needy regions.
Would you consider giving toward the Chennai Building Project?
Your gift will help create a place where thousands can discover the truth of Jesus Christ through Christian literature, training, and connection with other believers. Our team is praying that God will bless you a hundredfold for your generosity and your heart for His mission.