Good Samaritan Mission

Our Story

In June 1973, at a Gospel meeting in Madurai's Thamukkam Grounds, a 17-year-old girl named D.R. Sobana accepted Jesus as her personal Savior. God gave her the promise of an “open door” (Revelation 3:8–9). Though that moment seemed small at the time, God kept it in remembrance.

In 1981, Sobana joined Central Bank of India in Keelapavoor and received a burden to pray for the people of the region. In 1982, she was anointed by the Holy Spirit in Chennai. Through years of persistence, prayer, and persecution, the first fruits of ministry came — souls saved, villages reached, and a growing fellowship of believers.

On June 4, 2001, the Good Samaritan Mission Trust was established and registered with the Government of Tamil Nadu. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, the vision was to provide help both spiritually and physically — to bind the wounded, the broken-hearted, and to help the poor, the neglected, and the desperate.

In December 2007, the foundation stone was laid for a new church building — with faith, but without money. God provided, and in August 2014, the church was dedicated by Rev. Dr. I. Rathinam Paul.

Leadership

On April 4, 2021, Sobana formally handed over leadership to her son, Abilash Praveen. A Leadership Team was also formed so that the ministry would rest on shared shoulders as the Body of Christ. Since then, the church has deepened its commitment to Scripture-rooted teaching, structured discipleship, and compassionate service to the Keelapavoor and Tenkasi community.

Key milestones under current leadership include Bible Study and Leadership Forum initiatives (2023), partnership with Shepherd's Academy for Scripture learning (2024), a 60-week Discipleship Training program (2025), and Purpose Driven Life studies across all fellowship groups.

Our Vision

Transforming lives through the love of Christ, embracing both spiritual nurture and practical charity to fulfill God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40

Our Mission

To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and demonstrate His love through comprehensive community support and development.

Our mission encompasses spiritual discipleship, supporting the underprivileged, and enhancing community welfare through education, healthcare, and social services — walking in obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20) and the call to show mercy (Micah 6:8).

“Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:17–18

What We Believe

The Bible as the inspired, authoritative Word of God
One God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ
Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone
The Holy Spirit who indwells and empowers every believer
The Church as the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, and mission

Church Milestones