A Paradigm Shift in Missions

Vision for 1 Billion People

			Economical Issues
			Poverty
	Influential Leaders for Christ		Lack of education
	Planting Churches that will plant churches		Lack of access to basic needs
	Agents of change by creativity		Lack of employment
	Self-support and ownership		Poor Infrastructure
	New relationships		Social and Growth Issues
	Learn specific skills		Caste system
	Character development		Corruption
	Knowledge of the Bible		India becoming a superpower
			Disparity between rich and poor
			Liberalization and global market
			Advancement in technology, information and communication
		"You are the light* of the world..."*	Emerging young leadership
		Matthew 5:14a (RSV)	Spiritual Issues
			Idol worship/lostness
		Agents of Change	Hindu nationalism
		Agents of Transformation	Religious animosity
			Persecution
		"You are the salt* of the earth..."*	Religious/political exploitation
		Matthew 5:13a (RSV)	Christianity Issues
			Colonial mindset
			Lack of holisitic approach
			Lack of entrepreneurialship
			Poor workmanship
New perspectives for deploying graduates for bringing change and transformation by church planting, leadership development, compassion and community development programs			Self-centered leadership
			Lack of reaching & mobilizing upper class
			Lack of leadership among the lower class
			Fear of rejection