Maharashtra  is a state in the western region of India and is the nation's and also the world's second-most populous sub-national entity. It has over 112 million inhabitants and its capital, Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million. Mumbai is also the financial capital of the nation and the headquarters of all major banks, financial institutions and insurance companies in the country. India's Hindi film industry, Bollywood, and Marathi film and television industry are also located in this state.

 The landscape of Maharashtra is often disrupted by small rural villages consisting of mud huts and thatch roofs.  While much progress has been made, those areas remains incredibly poor. About 18% of the population are Scheduled Castes or Dalits, formerly known as “untouchables.”  This is made worse by the rapidly growing population.  

What We’re Doing

 Hinduism is the principal religion at 80% of the total population, while Muslims account for 10% of the total population, being the second-largest community and the largest minority group. Buddhism accounts 6% in Maharashtra's total population. Over five million people are followers of Buddhism in Maharashtra as per 2001 census. Christianity consists of 1.09%.  Maharashtra has the largest concentration of Buddhists. About 73% of the total Buddhists in India reside in Maharashtra. We are on mission to reach these people with the Good News.  

Starting on June 24 to July 5 2015, we will have the opportunity to visit rural villages and interact with the people through our translators. We will have the opportunity to provide reading glasses and HIV education, share our spiritual journey, and introduce people to Jesus.  Most have never even heard of Him!

Once we find a welcoming home in a village, we will form a new small group called a Sat Sang (Hindi for “truth fellowship”) where they will discuss and learn more about Jesus and grow in faith.  

We typically start one “Sat Sang” (small group) during the week for every person who makes a commitment to go on the trip.

 You can have a lasting impact in an unreached village in Maharashtra.   Are you ready for the adventure to begin?