Pastor Nilamani Sagar (58 years old) serves God in Kalahandi district. He comes from a Hindu background. He had heard about Jesus but never had any interest about accepting Jesus into his life. But interestingly he fell in love with a Christian girl and decided to marry her.
After they married he saw her life and then he slowly began to change. He heard more about Jesus from his wife and he accepted the Lord.
His faith began to grow. There was a time he got very sick and went to many doctors but was not getting well. But when he prayed to Jesus, he was healed. He has seen many miracles in his life. In the year 1992, he began his journey with God and then dedicated his life to serve him faithfully.
Pastor Sagar serves in a village called Mahaling in Kalahandi district. He serves as a pastor and a disciple-maker. There are more than 60 people who comes regularly to attend the church. He also has small groups in the surrounding villages. There are so many healings and deliverance takes place in his ministry. Many
people from villages bring the sick and demon possessed to the church.
Pastor Nilamani and his wife Martha have two sons Isanand (22) and Bibek (23)

ABOUT WESTERN ODISHA
With a population of 19 million people, predominantly Hindus, Western Odisha (Koshal) has been in the news for a few years now, because of the huge  persecution against Christians in the state. Despite the persecution, the Lord is drawing thousands of people to Himself. The Christian population is growing
which consists mostly of the tribal people. Western Odisha is experiencing revival as more and more people are coming to Christ. This is one of the most fertile field and stands out as one of the most missionary sending place in India.

ABOUT KALAHANDI
Kalahandi is home to 2.1 million people.
The main religion is Hindu with 98.9% and 0.7% are Christians. Out of 264 people groups, the total number of unreached people group is 246.
Please continue to pray for our disciple makers in Kalahandi district.