How God Is Opening Doors for Revival in India | Shaijus Philip

What happens when ordinary disciples pray for God to open doors?

In this inspiring interview from the Healthy Church Growth Conference in Boston, Rob Skinner sits down with Shaijus Philip from India to talk about church planting, raising up new leaders, and how God is moving powerfully through faith, prayer, and sacrifice.

Shaijus shares how the School of Mission has trained dozens of new ministry leaders, the exciting "30 Districts by 2030" evangelistic initiative in India, and the miraculous story of how a wealthy landowner opened his property for a new church planting effort.

This episode is packed with:

Inspiring stories of faith and perseverance
Church planting vision across India
Leadership development through the School of Mission
Stories of miraculous open doors
Lessons about following the Spirit instead of human strategy
The power of unity, sacrifice, and evangelism

Rob also reflects on the persecution Shaijus endured decades earlier while helping plant churches in India — and the incredible fruit that has come from decades of faithful service.

If you need renewed faith for ministry, missions, or evangelism, this conversation will encourage you deeply.

Key Takeaways

God often opens doors in unexpected ways
Prayer and fasting still move mountains
Young leaders can be inspired into ministry
Church planting requires faith and patience
Unity across social and economic lines is powerful
The Holy Spirit often leads better than human strategy

Memorable Quotes

"When the Spirit opens the door, amazing things happen."

"People from every caste and background were treated equally."

"We prayed for the Spirit to open doors."

"Whoever has more will be given."

Topics Covered

Church planting in India
School of Mission training
Evangelism initiatives
Leadership development
Ministry in Kerala
Missions and discipleship
Persecution and perseverance
Healthy church growth
Faith and revival