The Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church: A Pillar of Hope and Transformation for Tribal Communities in Eastern India
The Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church (GEL Church), located in the Chotanagpur region of India, is one of the country’s oldest Christian denominations with a rich history of service, empowerment, and spiritual growth. Founded in 1845, the church has played a pivotal role in the lives of Adivasi communities in Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and beyon