Brief History
The land of India portrays a landscape of vibrant cultural heritage and spiritual mysticism. India's population is approximately 1.17 billion peoples which are comprised of one-sixth of the world's population. India has more than two thousands ethnic groups, and most of the major religions are born in this country.
From East to West and North to South, India is highly populated with Hindu and is one of the strongholds of Hindu religion. Gospel is not freely permitted and many are reluctant to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Radical Hindu is intolerant to the spreading of the Gospel. Many parts of North India are extremely affected by the poverty and illiteracy. Witchcraft and sorcery practices are found mainly in these regions. Gospel is closed to many places and villages in North India. Many Christians and gospel works are persecuted in these regions. We emphasis gospel work in these regions because peoples are dying every day without Christ.
Agape Theological Seminary is rooted to evangelize the unreached by giving training new converts, pastors, evangelists and others. There is an urgency of providing external courses that are already in the ministry and work place. Many of them have applied to various theological colleges and seminary to equipped and received certificate. As an offshoot, Agape Theological Seminary was started in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India in June 1999. It is supported by Christian churches and individual who believe in mission of God. This Seminary was established by Rev. L. Ashong Kom who is Founder and President and his wife Ranjita Kom.
In 1998, while Ashong Kom was studying his post graduate at Andhra Pradesh, India. He shared the burning desire to serve the Lord in North India. While teaching in Seminary, He started external theological studies operating from Bhopal to various states of India. Hundreds of graduated are now are working different places of India.
We are confident that your days at ATS’s will be among the most fulfilling and enjoyable times of your life.
God Bless You!!
With Regards,
Rev. L. Ashong Kom
