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Continueof church leaders in some regions of India lead their communities without ever having set foot in a seminary.
on the global ranking of religious persecution — Open Doors, World Watch List 2026
ethnic groups still unreached by the gospel — more than any other country (Joshua Project)
of church leaders in some regions lead their communities without ever having had access to a seminary
states have laws that, in practice, restrict conversion to another faith
Food, customs, festivals, climate, and everyday life in a continent-sized country — without the tourist clichés.
Explore cultureHindi, Bengali, and Odia — alphabet, greetings, and pronunciation to get started.
LearnThe lives that paved the way — from William Carey to Pandita Ramabai.
Read the storiesDemographics, peoples and languages, the religious landscape, and the Hindi Belt — in up-to-date numbers.
See the dataUpdated prayer requests — and a wall to intercede together with others.
Pray nowHow every contribution is used to translate the theology course for Indian pastors — with open accountability.
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Contributions to this project help translate a complete theology course into Hindi, Bengali, and Odia — free, for those who could never afford to pay for it.
CultureFrom spice to table — how food reveals the country's regional diversity.
DataWhat the latest statistics reveal about belief and belonging in the country.
PioneersThe story of the missionary who changed the way the West saw India.
Religious PersecutionAfter refusing a Hindu reconversion ritual, the family had their roof torn down, then water and electricity cut off weeks later.
Religious FreedomThe new law allows up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders, even as data shows religious minorities have stayed stable for decades.
Religious PersecutionA neighbor hostile to the family's faith is suspected in the fire; the pastor also faces a false criminal charge.
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