A significant Christian community of more than 27 million people is an integral part of India s society. These, however, are a minority of less than 3 percent of the population. This includes 350,000 Seventh-day Adventists. Christianity has been a part of India s civilization since the days of the apostles. Christian educational, medical, and social service institutions are widely appreciated in the country.
Christian believers occupy many positions of respect in government and professional circles.
Seventh-day Adventists began their work in 1893 and have developed strong institutions and a thriving church membership. The values held and taught by this movement are widely recognized and appreciated in Indian society. There is excellent responsiveness to the messages of the three angels in India today. The mission of the church is being energetically advanced by sons and daughters of the Indian soil. Adventist believers and church workers report an increasing responsiveness to the Adventist message and a deep moving of the Spirit among the people of India.