South East Church of Christ, Chilakaluripet

Pleasing God by serving the world with love in action

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: … the one who serves, in serving; the one who teaches, in teaching; … the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.”Romans 12:6-8

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Sunday Worship9:00 am - 11:00 am

WhereNehru Nagar, Chilakaluripet

Free Bible courseWorld Bible School

Bro. P. Anil Kumar teaching a village Bible study

About us

Faith, hope and love in action every day

We are a family of believers dedicated to worship, fellowship and service, sharing God’s love, growing in faith and making a real difference in the lives of people across rural India.

Rooted in the South East Church of Christ, Chilakaluripet, and led by evangelist Bro. P. Anil Kumar, our ministry preaches the gospel village by village, studies the Bible with anyone who is seeking, trains young preachers, educates children and brings practical relief in times of disaster.

Share God’s love
Foster spiritual growth
Serve our community
Build strong relationships

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Our missions

Loving God, helping others, serving together

From village baptisms to Bible correspondence courses, from training preachers to flood relief, every mission carries the same love of Christ.

Free Bible courses

World Bible School

Free Bible correspondence courses by post, mobile app and web, with personal study helpers, coordinated across India from Chilakaluripet.

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Rural outreach

Faith & Baptism

Preaching the gospel in its simplest, purest form in remote villages, baptising new believers and walking with them as they begin their life in Christ.

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Training preachers

Faith Bible College

In-depth biblical and practical training that equips men to serve as preachers, missionaries and church leaders across India and beyond.

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Education

Faith School & Mobile Bible School

English-medium education for children from underprivileged families through a student adoption programme, plus a mobile Bible school that takes training to remote villages.

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Discipleship & digital ministry

Disciple Multiplication & Seed of Truth

Training believers to become disciple-makers through Bible study, mentoring and the Four Fields, and sharing God’s Word through the Seed of Truth videos and social media.

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Fellowship & growth

Special Events

Couples meetings, youth fellowships, Children’s Vacation Bible School, World Bible School enrolment campaigns and annual fellowships.

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Livelihoods

Support Groups

Helping families and small businesses with documentation, bank loan guidance and business support, so communities can grow in self-reliance.

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Compassion in crisis

Benevolence & Relief

Food, water, clothing and care for families hit by floods, famine and disaster, plus medical camps, bicycles for students and help for the poor.

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Beyond borders

International Fellowship

Mission trips, global conferences and partnerships with congregations around the world, building relationships that strengthen the work in India.

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1977Church building raised in Chilakaluripet

350+Worship gatherings, devotions and fellowships

236+Bible study classes held and counting

200+Youth retreat activities for the next generation

Our heritage

A church planted by the Word

In the early 1960s, Pastor Balaraju walked barefoot between twenty-two villages as a Baptist pastor. After months of personal study and correspondence with Bro. J. C. Bailey of Canada, he embraced the New Testament pattern, was baptised into Christ, and his whole family followed.

Encouraged by Bro. Claude A. Guild, congregations across the region came to the Lord’s church. The church building in Chilakaluripet was raised in 1977, and, raised at the Lord’s feet under Balaraju’s care, Bro. P. Anil Kumar carries the work forward today.

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