Who we are?

Prayer, love and compassion are key components in the Jesus Calls ministry. All the endeavors of Jesus Calls portray these major dynamics. The uniqueness of this global ministry is that Dr. Paul Dhinakaran and his entire family minister together with various people groups without regard to nationality, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. As a result, Jesus Calls necessitates a multi-faceted approach to a ministry that extends to men, women, youth, children, families, sick, the poor and needy.
In answer to the cry of millions, as found in Psalm 69:20, “Reproach has broken my heart, And I am full of heaviness; I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none,” Jesus Calls provides hope and comfort to broken-hearted people by weeping with those who weep and mourning with those who mourn in accordance to what Jesus has said that if two agree together in his name on earth it’ll be done by his father in heaven. This mission is fulfilled through the Prayer Towers, Prayer Festivals, magazines, broadcast and digital media
Mission, Vision and Biblical Foundation
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
In 1962, late Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran, at the age of 27, had a vision of Christ for nearly three hours, wherein he spoke to Him face to face. Jesus told him that during his sojourn on earth, when He saw the sick, the lonely, the despised and the castaways, He was moved with compassion and laid hands upon them, embracing them and speaking words of grace and comfort, healing each one of them through the compassion that flowed out of Him. He said, “Dhinakaran, I’m transforming your heart to overflow with my love and compassion. From now on, when you hear the people narrate their sufferings to you, you will not condemn them or judge them but will begin to cry for them unto me. And when you cry, I, Jesus will come, see your tears and wipe away their tears.” This has been the mission of Jesus Calls since then.
The Lord, then, allowed the family of the Dhinakarans to go through many tribulations, personal losses and pain, including sickness unto death, poverty, uncharitable criticisms, financial tribulations, oppression and even the loss of Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran and Mrs. Stella Dhinakaran’s daughter, Evangeline, through a cruel car accident at a tender age of 17. It has been these heart-breaking experiences in life wherein the family experienced the resurrection and comfort through the spirit of Jesus which have led them to minister to the other broken-hearted people, since 1970, when the first public Prayer Festival was conducted in Vellore. In 1972, the name Jesus Calls was given to the ministry by the organizers of the Prayer Festival in the city of Erode, Tamil Nadu.
In 1980, at the age of 18, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, the son of Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran & Mrs. Stella Dhinakaran joined his parents in ministry and today leads the organization along with being the chancellor of Karunya University (deemed) and the founder of SEESHA, a humanitarian foundation. He married Evangeline and together they have three children, Samuel, Sharon and Stella. Samuel is married to Shilpa.
Our statement of FAITH
WE BELIEVE: The Bible, both Old and New Testaments is without error and is alone the only infallible, inspired Word of God and declares His design and plan for humankind. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
WE BELIEVE: There is only One True God eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
WE BELIEVE: In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in his sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death who is forever one Christ with two natures-God and man-in one person. (John 1:1,14, 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 2:5-6)
WE BELIEVE: All of humankind was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience sin entered the world and ushered in evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world. (Romans 5:8)
WE BELIEVE: Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God through Salvation (we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, Titus 3:5)
WE BELIEVE Repentance is the commitment to sincerely turn from sin and follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:21, 1 John 1:9)
WE BELIEVE: The Empowering of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers for power in Christian Witness. The Holy Spirit in one’s life brings forth changes, including a renewed love for God and His Word, as well as an embracing love for humankind and holy living. (Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4)
WE BELIEVE: “This is God’s will for you, your sanctification,” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Deliverance from the power of sin is a present and continuous process in a believer becoming like Christ, which takes place by the Holy Spirit’s power and presence. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
WE BELIEVE: The Bible teaches that each believer must make a strong commitment to build relational bridges to the unsaved/unchurched in order for Christ, through His body, to meet human needs with ministries of love and compassion. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 1:12)
WE BELIEVE: Christ’s vicarious death on the cross paid the penalty for the sins of all humankind, however, God’s benefits are for those who have trusted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Healing, body, soul and spirit as well as all of God’s provisions for Christ’s followers are provided for in the atonement, but these must be appropriated. (Romans 5:10-11)
WE BELIEVE: In The Blessed Hope-*The Second Coming of Christ*-the imminent return of our Lord; begins with a personal coming, physical coming, visible coming, sudden coming, and a glorious coming. (Matthew 24:30, Acts 1:11, Acts 3:20, Titus 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Hebrews 9:28)