Shibu Varughese

Hi,

As I am writing this, my heart is full of gratitude and wonder...I am thanking God for your commitment to love us and support us into our God-ordained destiny..

I am passionate about people, to see their lives transformed & reach their highest potential through renewed mind and the work of the Holy Spirit.

I worked as a senior research scientist in a pharma company for 10 years. In 2017, God spoke to my wife and me about the coming revival in India & the nations and to prepare for it. So I decided to leave my job, sell our beautiful house and prepare by doing a three year ministry course (BSSM) at Bethel Church, Redding, CA.

To read my journey from India to Bethel, please click here.

During my 1st year of BSSM, God gave me a burden to reach the Indian community in the Bay Area. California has around 1 million Indians and is a prime location to reach this community without any fear of persecution.

So I started driving down to Fairfield and served in an Indian church there. In 2020, God helped me to plant a new church in Dublin, CA and we named it Bethany..

After I graduated from BSSM, I heard God asking me to stay back and continue the work among the Indian community in the Bay Area and God opened the most unthinkable door: serve at Bethel Healing Rooms!

Even though it is a self funded position, I get to serve as a Pastor here and do scientific research on healing, a subject I am passionate about.

In short, I got a R1 visa through Bethel Church and along with this, I drive down every Sunday (8 hours drive, 600 miles approx.), with a team of students to pastor Bethany church. We started this new church plant with 4 believers but within 6 months it grew to more than 35.

We see God moving, dismantling religious mindsets & creating Kingdom culture among the Indian community. Every week we have new Indian families walk-in and experience salvation, healing & breakthroughs.. people are hungry for more...

We have regular meetings like Bible studies, Sunday ministry training (SMT), healing Sunday (4th Sunday), baptisms, house prayers.

To see the pictures of our first Christmas celebration, please click here.

Since almost everyone in this church is first generation Christians, we don't have much financial income. To support my family along with this ministry, we need a monthly support of $4000.

(To read my newsletter for more details about monthly expenses please: click here)

Would you prayerfully consider partnering with me in prayer and finance to see the 1 million Indians in the Bay Area impacted and transformed. It could be any amount, monthly or one-time that God puts in your heart.

I am so thankful for your YES!

Abundant Blessings!

Shibu Varughese

For more info, you can email me at shibubvarghese@yahoo.com.

You may also give by check, if you like. Please make checks payable to "EquipNet" and make sure you include my account Equip3571 in the Memo Section on the face of your check.

Please mail to: EquipNet, P.O. Box 860 Alamo, CA 94507