{"id":1280,"date":"2026-01-01T07:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T07:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-services.live\/marthoma\/?page_id=1280"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:33:53","slug":"mar-thoma-voluntary-evangelists-association-mtvea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-services.live\/marthoma\/mar-thoma-voluntary-evangelists-association-mtvea\/","title":{"rendered":"Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists\u2019 Association (MTVEA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The spiritual renewal in the Church, which was the offspring of reformation, has created a yearning in believers to present the Gospel to others. It was realized that this could not be fully achieved by the services of a few full-time evangelists. On the other hand, every member of the Church should be a missionary filled with such joy and assurance of salvation as to be Christ\u2019s witness to those who come into contact with him, irrespective of one\u2019s profession in secular life. Such people have the opportunity to come into contact with others in ordinary human situations and to communicate the Gospel message in a natural setting.<\/p>\n

Believers interested in evangelistic and intercessory activities used to assemble periodically for prayer and fellowship. It was in the annual meeting of such a gathering in 1924 that the present Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists\u2019 Association got formed. Bishop Abraham Mar Thoma was the ardent supporter of this movement, and Titus II Mar Thoma Metropolitan sent a circular to all parishes encouraging the formation of branches of the association. Rev. C. P. Philipose Kassisa was the first president, Sadhu Kochu Kunju the secretary, and Kolakottu John Upadesi the traveling secretary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The object of this association is that every member of the Church should be a witness to Jesus Christ, whatever his occupation may be. Those who volunteer to be members of the association meet together in each parish at least once a week for fellowship, intercessory prayer, Bible study, and sharing experiences. Then they go out and contact those who work with them and share the Gospel. They help with various services in the parish, such as the Sunday school, youth fellowships, and cottage prayer meetings. They visit the sick and the needy and give spiritual fellowship and material help to them. They work for reconciliation where people are estranged from one another. They also seek an opportunity to convey the message of the Gospel to non-Christian friends.<\/p>

Where such groups are active, the parishes experience joy and spiritual power. The vicars encourage and strengthen them by helping them with Bible study and giving leadership in other ways. The branch of the Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists\u2019 Association in the parish is called Edavaka Mission.<\/p>

The Edavaka Missions from all the parishes in one regional group called a center meet every month for fellowship and for planning future work. The centers send their representatives to the diocesan organization called the Samithi of the Voluntary Evangelistic Association at the diocesan level. There is also the annual meeting of the representatives from all dioceses arranged by the central organization of the Voluntary Evangelists Association.<\/p>

The central organization has been responsible for running the Abraham Mar Thoma Memorial Bible Institute at Kompady, Thiruvalla, which gives training for laypersons in personal evangelism. There are courses of different durations, which were originally started by Abraham Mar Thoma himself, before these were organized on the present level. The Gospel team of the organization conducts parish tours and evangelistic work in non-Christian areas, and laypersons give their witness. Annual lectures are arranged as Abraham Mar Thoma Memorial lectures to highlight the emphasis that Abraham Mar Thoma Metropolitan gave on the witness of lay members.<\/p>

Its official organ is the Tri-Monthly ‘Sandesam,’ containing sermon notes, Bible studies, articles, and news about the association.<\/p>

The Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists\u2019 Association serves as the organization in the church emphasizing the ministry of the laity in the church. The Platinum Jubilee of the Association was celebrated in 1999.<\/p>

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\n History and Formation <\/h2>\n \n
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\n Founding Vision <\/h4>\n \n

\n The Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists' Association born from the spiritual revival within the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. It emerged from a fervent desire among believers to actively participate in the church's evangelistic mission, moving beyond clerical leadership to lay involvement. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Official Recognition <\/h4>\n \n

\n The Church officially recognized and integrated the association into its ecclesiastical structure. This recognition provided a framework for organized evangelistic activities and theological training for lay members, emphasizing their vital role in spreading the Gospel. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Expansion and Global Reach <\/h4>\n \n

\n Throughout the mid-20th century and into the present day, MTVEA has significantly expanded its reach both within India and globally, establishing branches in various dioceses and countries where the Mar Thoma Church has a presence. This growth underscores a continuous commitment to evangelism, social service, and spiritual nurturing across diverse communities. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurture believers
in Christian faith, and engage in charitable activities for
the holistic development of society. We strive to empower
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Gospel Proclamation: Conducting evangelistic\rmeetings, Bible studies, and prayer groups.<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Spiritual Nurturing: Organizing retreats, conventions,\rand fellowship programs for spiritual growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Training and Development: Equipping volunteers with\rtheological knowledge and practical evangelism skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Comprehensive courses designed to\rdeepen understanding of the Holy\rScriptures and theological\rprinciples.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Practical training in communication,\rwitnessing, and outreach methods\rfor effective gospel sharing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Office Information<\/h3>\n
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\n <\/svg><\/span>\n Rev. James P. C.,
\nGeneral Secretary
\nMar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists' Association
\nKompady, Manjadi P.O.
\nTiruvalla - 689 105
\nKerala, India<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n mtvea@rediffmail.com<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n +91 469 2602907(O)<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n +91 469 2634921(R)<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n +919447961866<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n www.mtvea.org<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Current Office Bearers<\/h3>\n
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\n President<\/span>\n Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Vice President<\/span>\n Mr. John Thomas (Aniyankunju Pullad)<\/span>\n \n 9447114953<\/a>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n General Secretary<\/span>\n Rev. James P. C.<\/span>\n \n 9630218181<\/a>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Our Impact in Numbers<\/h3>\n
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