Why it matters
India’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion. But many pastors have never been taught the law, and when they are falsely accused they are left vulnerable, most of all in isolated villages.
The Acts 25 Conference brings pastors and ministry leaders together and equips them with training and resources, so they are prepared in the face of persecution and do not face it alone.
What pastors learn
The teaching is practical and led by lawyers. These are the five subjects on the conference program.
Religious freedom: why bother?
Why freedom of religion is worth understanding and defending, for the church and for the nation.
The Indian Constitution
The legal framework every citizen lives under, and the fundamental rights set out in Part 3.
Violence and the law
The sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with violence, and the Freedom of Religion Acts.
Arrest, bail and complaints
The rights of a person being arrested, how bail works, and how to file a criminal complaint.
Guidelines for Christians
How to help prevent sectarian violence, and how to share the gospel ethically.
The 2023 conference hall, and two night sessions in 2025.
What a conference is like
Worship and prayer
Each day opens with praise and worship, and the gathering closes with prayer for the nation.
Teaching and questions
A team of lawyers teaches the sessions, and leaders bring their own questions about the hardships they face.
Meals and a place to stay
Pastors who travel from far away have been offered accommodation and three meals a day.
Every gathering so far
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2025 Conference
Planned for 5,000 pastors and church leaders. By the final day, about 20,000 people had come.
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2023 Conference
The first Acts 25 Conference: two days of teaching, worship and prayer for pastors and ministry leaders.
Stand with these pastors
Pray for India, and for support and encouragement for believers who are persecuted. If you would like to help more leaders receive this training, you can give toward it.