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Kerala Brethren Movement Today purely an indigenous phenomenon. evangelists recognized by local
Today, the small state of Kerala alone Likewise, the growth and expansion of congregations. The Prayer Handbook
has close to 800 Brethren assemblies. the new movement was headed by published by Operation Barnabas, a
indigenous leaders. Having existed for dependable source, puts the number as
2290. Roy T. Daniel, Prayer Handbook
not just limited to the state of Kerala. close to 120 years since its emergence, (Bangalore: Operation Barnabas, 2015), 11. A
It’s contribution to the overall the movement today needs a fresh vast majority of them are involved in church
expansion of the Brethren movement renewal to move forward. Nominalism, planting, while a few are involved in itinerant
in India is well acknowledged. In 1943, preaching, Bible teaching and training.
M. E. Cherian, a Keralite Brethren missions and many other problems
have gradually become part of the
missionary of the movement. He went movement since the last three decades
to the neighbouring state of Tamil or so. May the Lord use the present
Nadu. Following this, hundreds of men generation to bring about a spiritual
from Kerala Brethren travelled to the revival among the brethren.
nook and corner of the nation with the 1 Simon, History of the Brethren Movement
gospel. As a result of this, Brethren in Kerala 63.
assemblies were formed in most states. 2 Stunt and others, Turning the World
Although there is a steady increase in Upside Down, 116.
the number of native workers (sons of 3 Stunt and others, Turning the World
the soil) today in many states of India, Upside Down, 118.
4 Cited in G. Samuel and K. V. Koshy, Rev. T.
Walker M.A. Avarkalude Jeeva Charithram
carried out by full time missionaries (Biography of Honourable Rev. T. Walker
who went forth from Kerala. Out of the M.A. - Malayalam) (Thiruvalla: [n. pub.],
350 evangelists who are now serving in 1926), 68. The followers of the Marthoma
Church had to leave the properties and
250 are from the state of Kerala.. The buildings in almost all the places as the
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Kerala Brethren has not only produced court verdict came against them in 1889.
Similarly, the coming of many protestant
the largest mission force among the groups into Kerala at the turn of the
Brethren in India, they continue to give century, threatened the Church's existence Do you desire to systematically study
leadership to various mission agencies as the former targeted Marthoma members. God’s word?
and training centres of the Brethren 5 [n.a.], “Travancore and Cochin Mission,” Unable to go to a Bible College?
across the nation. The Kerala Brethren Proceedings of the CMS for Africa and the Here is a wonderful opportunity!
are not limited to India. They are found East 102 (1900-1901): 351. Emmaus Academy of Biblical Studies
6 Walker, Walker Saippinte Prasangangal,
in the United States of America, United 5:74. This is taken from the sermon titled offers formal systematic theological studies
Kingdom, Australia, and the entire gulf “The Consequences of Disobedience.” at an affordable cost and completely
region in large numbers. It is worth 7 The Marthoma Church was called as online.
Babylon since it followed the traditions of
used for the gospel work in India today the past. Emmaus Academy’s vision to see lives
transformed through the systematic study
is contributed by these brothers and 8 A private letter of Walker written in the of God’s word so that men and women
year 1902, cited in Wilson-Carmichael,
sisters who are working or settled Walker of Tinnevelly, 230. may fulfil God’s plan and purpose on this
abroad. 9 Yuhanan Mar Thoma, “The CMS and the earth.
Syrian Church of Malabar,” Triple Jubilee
CONCLUSION Souvenir of CMS in Kerala (1966): 14. We offer courses in three series for you –
As discussed in the four-part series, the 10 Billy P. Jacob, Surpassing the Ordinary Foundation Series
emergence of the Brethren movement (Siliguri: Church at Siliguri, 1999), 48. Bible Series
11 Jacob, Surpassing the Ordinary, 63.
in Kerala was the result of an ongoing 12 Simon, History of the Brethren Equipper Series.
quest for radical reformation that Movement in Kerala, 124, 138-139. You can start with any course series you
occurred in the 19th century among 13 The wearing of wedding chain by want to based on your specific needs. We
the Syrian Christians. While the CMS married women, Minnu in Malayalam, was a will send you the hard copy course text
and Marthoma Church focussed on cultural practice which of course had books. You can complete and submit all
spiritual and ecclesiastical reformation, religious connotations. Although the your assignments and exams online from
practice may have Hindu origin, but it had
the beginning of the Brethren become more of a cultural identity of a the comfort of your home.
movement in Kerala can be attributed married women.
to the thirst for doctrinal reformation 14 Simon, History of the Brethren A degree is offered on the basis of the
sown in the hearts of the Syrian Movement in Kerala, 121. number of courses completed by a student.
Christians by revival preachers like 15 Jacob, Surpassing the Ordinary, 64. Certificate/Diploma/Bachelors in Biblical
Gregson and Nagel. While it is true that 16 Simon, History of the Brethren Studies.
Movement in Kerala, 132.
Brethren missionaries like Bird, Nagel 17 Simon, History of the Brethren We offer scholarships for those in ministry
Movement in Kerala, 132-133. and for deserving students.
18 Simon, History of the Brethren Apply online today!
Brethren fellowships in the state is Movement in Kerala, 137-140.
19 Currently, there may be around 2800 https://eabs.in/apply/

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