Global Banjara Baptist Ministries International

gbbmi.abs@gmail.com
GBBM MINISTRY
Global Banjara Baptist Ministries (GBBM)
GBBM
  • Founded in 2003 by Pastor Naik and his wife Sujatha
  • GBBM’s goal - to share the Gospel with the unreached Banjara people of India

Aletheia Banjara School (ABS)

  • School opened in Gurrapu Thanda, a neglected and very backward area
  • The selling of girls due to their perceived worth is common in this region
  • ABS prioritizes female education with donated funds
  • All ABS graduates have pursued higher education
  • Many graduates believe in Jesus, this belief often saves multiple generations
  • Prayer - that every child attending ABS becomes a believer in Jesus
Pastor Naik’s History
  • Born in a small Banjara village to illiterate parents
  • Despite his hatred of Christianity, God saved him
  • Disowned by family, village, friends (accused of causing death of older brother because of his faith)
  • After 8 years of evangelism and church planting God lead Naik and Sujatha to start GBBM
  • After ministry success, Pastor Naik was persecuted, jailed, and received death threats
  • Sent their 3 children to a Christian boarding school in Mississippi for safety. 
  • The children and host mother were called home to be with God after house fire in Collierville December 23, 2018
Immediate Needs
  • Church planting pastor funding
  • Sponsorship for children’s school cost