Testimony

The seminary journey in Hindustan Bible Institute started after searching quite a number of seminaries. At the beginning of my journey, I wondered why and how I ended up here in HBI. At times I have decided to quit, but the voice of God which spoke to me, “You need to be trained in such a way”, drove me and helped me throughout the course. Though it was a long run, filled with struggles, sickness, loneliness, his grace and mercy helped me to sustain. HBI has shaped me and my thoughts trained me as a humble leader that I can withstand faithfully and truthfully for the word of God. HBI taught me “not to be served, but to serve”, the key principle for every servant of God. Also, the role of servant-leadership which serves in transforming the nation for Christ and to disciple each and every individual for the Kingdom of God. Glory be to God. Amen.

Praise the Lord. My 3 years of M.Div studies in HBI was a time of formation for me. I came in without any prior theological education but those 3 years helped me much in the knowledge of the Bible and how to study the Bible. I also acquired knowledge of the original Biblical languages and had ample opportunities to use it for Bible study. Not only acquiring of knowledge, but it was also a time of ministerial and character formation. I can say that God took me to the right place at the right time in my life and equipped me for His service. It was a tough journey due to the stretching workloads but worthwhile. I cannot countless on the friendship and fellowship that I experienced there. Thanks to God and to the institution.

Three years in HBI has been a struggle but rewarding. The many opportunity-pressures both from academic and spiritual activities pushed me to the next level. My confidence was built and my academic perspective was broadened. I thank God for training me in such a place as HBI. I thank the HBI family for believing in me and investing in me to where I am today.

Teachings and advice had really changed my perspective especially in the area of preaching. My understanding and approach of the Biblical text had completely revamped for which I am thankful to you. I am also grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to lead cell group which has, in fact, help me a lot in my ministry. On the lighter side, the none stop questions that you raise on the cell training classes had helped me to think deeper and go further. Your initiative for the Spiritual Formation had really helped me to understand the dimensions of other religions' spiritualism. I also thank you for providing us with world-class professors.