Jesus Calls Prayer Tower

Jesus Calls^[1][2][3] is a global humanitarian, non profit and Christian ministry, founded by D.G.S. Dhinakaran and Paul Dhinakaran.^[4][5][6][7] The organization operates as a non-profit, philanthropic entity with a mission to provide comfort, peace, and healing through prayer.^[8] This mission is facilitated through various channels including physical prayer towers, prayer outreaches, public meetings, television programs, and digital platforms.^{[6][7] [9] [10][11][8]}

Currently, Jesus calls has 104 prayer towers in India, and prayer towers in USA, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and in other countries.^{[12][13][14] [15][16] [17]}

History

The Jesus Calls Prayer Tower is a network of prayer facilities operated by the Jesus Calls ministry, which was founded by D.G.S. Dhinakaran in 1967. These prayer towers are designed to provide a place for individuals to seek spiritual support and prayer. The network aims to offer assistance to people seeking prayer for various personal and spiritual issues.^[18]

The facilities are part of a broader outreach effort by the Jesus Calls ministry, which is involved in various activities including prayer support, charitable work, and spiritual guidance. The Prayer Towers typically offer services such as prayer counseling and spiritual advice, and they are staffed by individuals trained in providing prayer support.^[19]

The Jesus Calls Prayer Tower network is present in several locations across different countries, reflecting the ministry's international scope. Each Prayer Tower operates under the oversight of the central organization, which coordinates activities and resources for the network.^[20]

n 1962, at the age of 27, D.G.S. Dhinakaran experienced a significant spiritual event during a period of personal crisis involving poverty, sickness, and unemployment. At that time, he encountered his uncle, who introduced him to the teachings of Jesus Christ.^[21][22][23]

Subsequently, Dhinakaran reported having a vision of Jesus Christ that lasted three hours. During this vision, he felt a profound sense of God's love and compassion, which inspired him to establish the Jesus Calls ministry. The ministry focuses on providing spiritual support and assistance to individuals in distress.^[24] He had been suffering from heart and kidney ailments.^[25]

Dhinakaran also faced various personal challenges, including health issues such as heart and kidney ailments. The Dhinakaran family experienced additional hardships, including financial difficulties and the tragic loss of their daughter, Evangeline, in a car accident at the age of 17. These experiences influenced the direction and mission of the Jesus Calls ministry.^[1]

The family initiated public services in 1970, with their first public Prayer Festival held in Vellore. The name "Jesus Calls" was adopted for the ministry in 1972, following a Prayer Festival organized in the city of Erode, Tamil Nadu. .^[26][27][28]

In 1980, Paul Dhinakaran, the son of D.G.S. Dhinakaran joined his parents in ministry. .^[10][11][8]

Further reading

• Anderson, Allan Heaton (2013). To the Ends of the Earth: Pentecostalism and the Transformation of World Christianity. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199911820.
• Bergunder, Michael (2008). The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. ISBN 9780802827340.
• Jacobsen, Douglas (2011). The World's Christians: Who they are, Where they are, and How they got there. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781444397284.
• Synan, Vinson (2001). The Century of the Holy Spirit : 100 Years of Pentecostal and Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001. Thomas Nelson Inc. ISBN 9781418587536.

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