March 2004

In February, Vanguard's International Director, Bobby Hill, and his wife, Carrie, traveled to India for 16 days of intense ministry. They were privileged to minister to 350 pastors who gathered for their annual Pastors' Retreat in the Araku Valley, north of Vizag. The pastors and evangelists, connected with Projects for Asia, led by Tom Bush and Wayne Joseph, traveled from eight different India states (primarily in the most unreached areas) where the populations exceed 800 million. Bobby says, "Viewing the masses of unreached people was staggering. Many of the pastors who met with us face persecution, physical beatings, and regular threats against them and their families. We made many new friends among the Indian pastors."

They also ministered in several remote villages and churches in Vizag and Varanasi. People were saved, many sick were prayed over and hundreds of prophetic words were given. Bobby and Carrie were also able to join the PFA leaders in dedicating 7 acres of land in view of the Ganges River, which will become a ministry base for Northern India.

To see a photo gallery of the India trip click here.