HISTORY

With renewed strength, he returned to the Assembly of God office and continued serving faithfully as an assistant pastor. During these years, God was preparing his heart for something greater—something beyond his own understanding. He began to feel a deep burden for the Bengali people, one of the most spiritually unreached communities in the world.

 

For over 2,000 years, the gospel had found little response among the Bengali people. Despite countless efforts by missionaries and faithful servants, the call of Christ seemed to fall on deaf ears. For generations, the Bengali people lived in the shadows of tradition and religion, with a deep spiritual hunger that went unmet.

The pain was palpable. It was a heart-wrenching reality that many had not yet encountered the true love and salvation of Jesus Christ. In the face of rejection and apathy, it seemed that the message of hope had been silenced by the weight of history. Their rich cultural heritage, while beautiful, had become a wall—one that kept them from embracing the gospel. This deep sorrow, this spiritual emptiness, weighed heavily on his heart. As he looked at the Bengali people, he felt the crushing burden of their lostness.

But even in the midst of this heartache, God stirred something powerful within him—a divine calling that could not be ignored. He was overwhelmed with compassion and sorrow for a people who had not yet known the freedom that comes through Christ. It wasn’t just about preaching a message—it was about breaking through the deep-rooted barriers of tradition and indifference. It was about reaching the lost and offering them the chance to experience the living God, who longs for relationship, not religion.

This calling was not easy. It wasn’t a journey filled with immediate joy or success. It was a journey that demanded everything—faith, sacrifice, and the willingness to endure the pain of seeing so many still lost. But he knew in his heart that this was God’s will. God was calling him to bring the gospel of hope to the Bengali people, even if the response was slow, even if the road ahead was uncertain.

In April 2018, after much prayer and deep reflection, he sensed God’s call to step out in faith, leaving the comfort of his position and ministry at the Assembly of God Church. The call to reach the Bengali people was clear, and the burden was overwhelming. With a heart full of sorrow yet full of hope, he began his pioneering work and planted Samparka Church in Kolkata—a church that would represent more than just a building or an institution, but a real relationship with God. It was a place where people could encounter the love and salvation of Jesus Christ in a way that transcended religion or tradition.

He left behind the security and stability of his role, trusting that God would provide and guide him. There were no resources, no guarantees, and no blueprint for success—just raw faith and the conviction that God was leading him. What began with a small, humble gathering, filled with tears and prayer, has now grown into a beacon of hope for many.

Today, Samparka Church stands as a place where the broken are healed, the lost are found, and the truth of Jesus transforms lives. It has become a sanctuary for people from all walks of life—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and seekers—where the gospel is not just preached, but lived. The church is a place where people are entering into a real, personal relationship with God and experiencing the life-changing power of Jesus' love in profound ways.

Though the journey is still unfolding, what started with sorrow and pain has blossomed into a powerful movement. By God’s grace, the message of hope is now reaching the Bengali people, shining light in one of the darkest places in the world.