API is conducting an online survey to identify the perceived needs for Christian counseling in Indian Christian community. The survey allows us to hear from local church leaders about their perceived needs regarding Christian counseling. This survey findings will assist churches, ministries, and Pastors in strategically addressing counseling needs. When do Church leaders refer counseling to others? What are the most common counseling issues in Indian community? What role should the church have in the counseling process? What are the barriers in obtaining Christian counseling? You may complete this survey online at: API Counseling Survey 2012

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Agape Partners is launching a Certificate in Christian Counseling Program in February2012. This program is designed to introduce important concepts in Christian Counseling as well as demonstrate how to apply them in real life situations. It will allow students to learn more about counseling from a Christian perspective, equipping them to work in the Christian counseling fields of lay ministry especially among the South Asian community.  Online Registration!  More Info.
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Phase one of the Agape Bhavan in India is completed. This 3500 Square feet  facility in a 2 Acre land is used for Children’s Home to 55 children and staff, Christian Education, Chapel, Youth Vocational Training, and Sickle Cell Anemia Education and Referral Services. The children's home will provide children with a quality education as well as a positive family environment. » Read More

 L. T. Jeyachandran, the Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific branch of the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries will be speaking on the topic of "Trinity as the Basis of Relationships', on Jan 19, 2012 at 7PM at the IPAB, 1450 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA.  Jeyachandran has a Masters degree in Structural Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chennai. He held various positions as an Engineer in several parts of India with the Central (Federal) Government. He discovered the meaning of new life in Christ Jesus during his undergraduate college days. He is a well known Bible expositor and conference speaker.For additional info, please contact us at: iipgne@gmail.com » Read More

Philadelalphia, PA. A weekend family seminar titled "Bridging the Gap - Building the Future" will be held on January 13 and 14, 2012 at the Grace Pentecostal Church, 20 E. Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027. There will be separate sessions for youth and parents. This seminar presents challenges facing our generation and offers insight and practical solutions from a Christian perspective and also will empower participants to raise responsible, confident and godly famlies in a changing world. Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Leslie Verghese, LCSW will be the guest speakers at this seminar. This seminar is relevant for Indian parents of children of all ages and young people. 

For additional info, please visit church website: http://www.gpcpa.org. or contact contact Rev Sabu Varghese: 215-379-1385 | 215-939-7512.

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BOSTON, MA, OCTOBER 26, 2011:  Agape Partners International (API), conducting its fifth “India Trip” from November 7 to 25. This short term trip has two purposes: conduct youth camps in North India; and second, conduct leadership and family seminars in various Indian cities including Trivandrum, Cochin, Kottayam, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmadabad. These events are organized in partnership with local organizations and colleges in India.

 The social issues and the counseling needs among the Indian community have grown significantly in the last decade. “The leadership and family seminars will give an opportunity for us to interact with leaders in India and to respond to the issues confronting young people and families,” said Dr. Idiculla. Leadership seminars address challenges facing Indian community and effective ways to address these challenges using counseling.  We have an unparalleled opportunity and potential to impact lives of families who are going through difficult situations by helping them wisely, humbly and effectively.
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The 2011 World Conference on Christian Counseling was held from September 28 to October 21 in Nashville, Tennesse. Over 7000 counselors and christian leaders participated in this conference. Some of the plenary speakers include Luis Palau, Mike Huckabee, Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Wess Stafford, Henry Cloud, Diane Langberg, Gary Smalley, Emerson Eggerichs. Dr. Thomas Idiculla and Rev. Leslie Verghese spoke on the topic of International & Global Issues specific to the Counseling Ministry among the South Asian Community. 

The five million South Asians in the U.S. are seen as well-adjusted, as reflected in low rates of mental problems, domestic violence, divorce and high educational achievements. However, ignorance and stigma toward mental health issues, as well as a lack of culturally sensitive, competent Christian counseling resources, hinder counseling among South Asians. The presenters will offer their approach to overcoming these obstacles and their involvement in expanding the counseling ministry worldwide. The presentation will provide gain knowledge of the counseling needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. and address the need for culturally sensitive Christian counseling practice, second, explore strategic possibilities for American counselors to partner with the South Asian Diaspora in the areas of developing culturally relevant counseling models; and reveal opportunities for cross-cultural counseling ministry through research, training and mission trips to India.

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A half-day family seminar was held on September 17, 2011 at the International Pentecostal Assembly, 6200 W FOSTER, Chicago, IL 60630. Dr. Thomas Idiculla was the guest speaker at this seminar. Several young people and couples attended this half day seminar.  This seminar was organized by James K. Joseph. For additional info, click here  » Read More

On August 14, 2011, thousands of Indians gathered in Boston Hatch Shell Center in Boston, MA to celebrate India's Independence Day. Agape Partners International sponsored a table with fellow Indian Christians and shared the counseling resources available through API ministries. The team represented from IT, Medicine and Counseling had a wonderful opportunity in sharing God's love and their testimonies.
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Aug 1. A two day youth retreat was held at the beautiful Toah Nipi Intervarsity Retreat Center in Rindge, New Hampshire.  This retreat was attended by over 100 participants. Attendees included teens and youths from Boston, Stamford, New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Several young people given their life transforming experience during this retreat Participants enjoyed the messages, worship, interactive sessions and one to one counseling sessions. Participants’ feedbacks were overwhelming positive. Sr Jeby and Vinod George coordinated this meeting.  » Read More