Union of Evangelical Students of India-Delhi

The Bible teaches that all believers in Jesus Christ are members of the Church. Church is thus comprised of members from all regions across many generations. But believers do gather for worship and fellowship at many local settings. This local congregation is what is known as visible church. In local church membership is open to all followers of Jesus Christ, so to speak. Para-church organisations are set up by members of the Church to achieve specific objective. Bible society prints Bible; OM & ISPCK etc promote commentary and other literatures; Leprosy Mission & EHA etc are into healthcare; World Vision & EFICOR etc are into social service; YWAM & YFC etc are into youth ministry; IEM is into church planting ministry; RZIM & SAKSHI are into apologetics; CEF is into Children's ministry; and UESI is into university mission. All these kinds of para-church organisation exist to serve the church. But in para-church organisation "membership" is not open to...

John Stott lists 6 features of an evangelical Christian belief in the book Evangelical Truth: A Personal Plea for Unity, Integrity and Faithfulness. The 6 features are shared by others like J.I. Packer, Alister McGrath et al. Since these individuals have been associating with IFES in various ways there should not be plausible reasons for members of IFES India to disagree with them. The words may differ, but the points go like this: 1. The supreme authority of the Scripture with matters regarding faith and conduct. 2. The majesty of Jesus Christ, both as incarnate Lord and God and as Saviour of sinful humanity. 3. The Lordship of the Holy Spirit. 4. The need for personal conversion. 5. The importance of evangelism. 6. The importance of Christian fellowship. The need to assert orthodox Christian belief in clear terms became necessary as various heretical and liberal groups emerged. This kind of declaration is not new. Christian orthodoxy have been proclaimed and reaffirmed over the years...

UESI-Delhi has been divided into 7 regions: East, West, North, South, Central, South-West and North-West. Each region can have Regional Committee (this will suffice for now). Each Regional Committee can comprise of at least Regional Secretary, Regional Treasurer and 2 students members (plus staff as ex-officio). Each region can then plan for its own, and implement the plans accordingly. The regions can include EC, DTC, LTC etc in their planning, but urged to keep those days reserved for combined programmes of all regions free. This concept of regionalisation was initiated in 2005. There were various reasons why such initiative was taken. Firstly, it was felt that when programmes were organised not everybody could take part actively though there was such desire. Reason being that 20 graduates were not required to run a camp of 40 students! But regionalisation would enable every member to take part without overcrowding the programme. And with the number of students increasing every year...

1. Jamshedpur ( 23 May- 5 May), send registration before 24th April to Shaila Wanesa, D-86, New Minal Residency, J.K. Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462021. 2. Kotagiri-1 ( ( 24 May - 8 June), send registration before 24th April to Johnny Lee, 2119, Vasantham Colony, III Cross Street, Anna Nagar West, Chennai- 600040. 3. Ujjain ( 30 May- 15 June), send registration before 24th April to Rajlaxmi Shimi, 2150, A Sector 6, Karnal, Haryana- 132001. 4. Darjeeling ( 1 June- 14 June), send registration before 24th April to Jerry Lapang, UESI-NE Retreat Centre, P.O Box 211, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh-791110. 5. Kotagiri 2 ( 14 June- 28 June), send registration before 1 May to Sudhir Gaddam, Flat No 403, Jyothi Residency, Daspalla Hills, Vizag, AP-530003 6. Dehradun ( 17 - 30 June), send registration before 24 April to Pratyush Nayak, 236 Doon Vihar Jakhan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand- 248001 7. Kotagiri 3, (22 July-5 Aug), send registration before 1 June to P. Jebaraj, UESI Office, 19/10 Millers Ro...

EFICOR (Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief), is a national Christian relief and development organisation and serves the poor, underprivileged and marginalised communities, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or ethnic identity in situations of poverty, injustice and disaster in India. EFICOR has also pioneered in shaping a Christian perspective on social issues in the country among various individuals, groups and churches. Students Summer Programme is one such initiative of EFICOR to influence Christian perspective. The programme seeks to sensitize young students with a biblical basis about social issues and provide a wholistic understanding on mission for involvement in various capacities. Teaching sessions, bible study, exposure and reflection run right through the programme. Across the country there are several programmes to influence young people to consider mission either as a calling to be fully involved or as prayer partners and support financially. But ther...

Doesn’t it sound like a ringing bell? Or, if you are a bookworm, you might recollect Suzy Welch’s 0.10.10 on Decision Making. If you are good at remembering the dates of birth, someone dear to you may dawn on your mind. (If you are a male, don’t grumble; remembering dates of birth is not the cup of tea of males, normally.) For Filipinos (natives of the Philippines), 10.10.10 reminds the momentous event on 10th October 2010 when 101010 runners rally for Pasig river’s restoration. Feeling like caught in a cobweb of information? Sorry, if you were bothered. Please follow the lines below. The Christian world has something special to offer to the world on 10 Oct. ’10. In fact, it is not just that day alone, but every day. Would you like to be part of it? In fact you ought to be. There is no choice. Hmmmmmm? Yes, it is so. Because prophet Micah said so – “He has told O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with Go...

One of the things that needs to be done this year (2010-2011) is the formation of Regional Committee for efficient functioning of the ministry. Delhi has 7 regions and each region must work towards forming regional committee. Hopefully, at least 5 region should be able to form such regional committee this year. Each Regional Committee must at least comprise of : 1. Regional Secretary 2. Regional Treasurer 3. 2 student representatives 4. 1 staff representative The panel of this Regional Committee may be presented to the SCC ( State Central Committee) for its approval, with or without modification. (SCC is the general body of UESI Delhi. It's like AGM!). The Regional Committee shall meet from time to time (at least 2 times during a year) for planning and prayer. Let us pray for the implementation of this objective and also work towards it.