Our Vision
The Lord
has given a vision and laid a burden on Sanjay and Keren Dalavai's
hearts to minister and reach out to India's children with the gospel of
Jesus Christ through Christian Camping.
Our Mission
Life
Change Ministries exists to help children
SEE, KNOW,
and EXPERIENCE
Jesus Christ.
Staggering
Statistics
- One third of the
World's poorest children live in India.
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An estimated 18 million
children live and work on the streets of India-largest population of
street children in the world. (United Nations Development Program)
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Children in Crisis-no country
can rival India's need. (Operation World, 21st Century Edition)
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About 40% of India's
population is under age 18. (UNICEF, February 2002)
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More than a 1/2 million Indian children are child prost
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Our
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To
enable children to enter into a personal relationship with
Christ and to know His Word.
Strategy:
a) By presenting
Christ as Savior and Lord, the camp program gives children
opportunities to experience testimonies of God's grace.
b) By
clearly sharing the Gospel, the Camp Deccan program allows children
to experience personal salvation.
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To enable children to grow in the knowledge
of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Strategy:
a)
By
presenting Biblical values and the characteristics of a person made
in God's image, Camp Deccan assists children in developing Christian
character.
b)
By training
children to study the Scriptures and apply them to daily life, Camp
Deccan prepares these children to exercise Christian responsibility in their
churches, communities, and the world.
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To enable children to grow as a whole
person and develop healthy relationships.
Strategy:
a) By providing
opportunities to develop a variety of skills and abilities, Camp
Deccan helps children experience achievement and deepen their
understanding of the value God places on their lives.
b)
By teaching
Biblical purposes for the family and recognizing sociological
influences, this program helps children learn how to be
contributing members in various family situations and recognize
their need for relationships with both peers and adults.
c) By
providing experiences within an outdoor environment, Camp Deccan
helps children increase their appreciation and respect for God's
creation.
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To enable adults to understand children
and help them develop.
Strategy:
a)
Through
its curriculum and supplementary materials, the camp program
teaches child development and Christian values.
b)
Adults are
encouraged in their personal and spiritual growth through
involvement in the camp ministry.
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