Delhi Zomi Crusade 2011: A Message of Hope and Faith

New Delhi, March 18, 2011: The Zomi community in the capital came out in large numbers for the two-day Delhi Zomi Crusade held on March 16–17 at Bible Bhawan, Amrita Shergill Marg. They gathered to hear the Word of God from two well-known preachers from the United States—Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham and Dr. Michael Gabbert. Even before the scheduled time, the hall was packed with people eagerly waiting to hear the living Word of God.

Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham is the President of Zomi Innkuan (Zomi Community) USA, Leitungbup Zomi Innkuan (Worldwide Zomi Community), and Global Outreach & Community Development, Inc. Dr. Michael Gabbert, who arrived from Bangkok on March 17, is the Senior Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Oklahoma. Dr. Gabbert is a well-known American pastor who loves the Zomis so much that they affectionately call him “Dr. Zo Siam Khual.”

On the first day, Mr. Swan Za Lian, Convenor of the Delhi Zomi Crusade, gave the welcome speech and introduced the main speaker, Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham, along with the popular gospel band ECT (Evangelical College of Theology) Trio—Miss Kimpi, Miss Muanting, and Miss Sangi. These young and talented women, who are theological graduates, have evangelized many Christians in Manipur with their powerful gospel songs. ECT Gospel Albums have reached countless Christian homes in and beyond Manipur.

Rev. Kham, known as the “Agape singer” during the 1980s in Lamka, is now a global representative of the Zomi people. He has preached the gospel in more than 35 countries.

Though he failed multiple times in his matriculation exam, today he holds two doctorate degrees—one in Intercultural Studies (1998) and another in Educational Studies (2005) from Trinity International University in Chicago, USA. He also completed his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK in 1994, and undertook a Special Study Program at the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel, in 1996.

Since 1996, Rev. Kham has been an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Theology, Global University in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2008, he has also served as Adjunct Professor of Missions at Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. Rev. Kham last visited Delhi in 2002.

Speaking with a soft and clear voice, Rev. Kham delivered a sermon titled “Your Goliath is No More.”

“Every day, we live with two realities—physical and invisible,” he said. “We can learn from the battle of David and Goliath. David trusted God, while Goliath relied on his physical strength. Goliath believed in physical reality, but David believed in the invisible. That’s why the mighty Goliath fell into the hands of David,” he explained.

“To praise the winners and lift up the losers. Today, the Zomi people lack deep thinking and reasoning,” he added.

He further warned that Satan has many strategies to trap believers. “Satan tries to separate Christians from God and His people. He magnifies their problems,” he said.

In between his sermon, the audience was moved by the heartfelt songs of the ECT Trio: “God is Good,” “Every Day is a New Day,” and “Keep the Candle Burning.” At the end of the sermon, ECT singer Singi brought the crowd to their feet with the song “Don’t Fear (Patau Ken),” which had everyone joyfully swaying.

Rev. Kham is currently writing a book titled “Reaching Your Maximum Potential,” which will be published next month.

On the final day, the program began at 6:30 PM. Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham and Dr. Michael Gabbert spoke on the topic “Salvation through Christ,” which deeply touched the audience. The crusade ended with many people making a promise to return to God. Everyone went home with peace in their hearts.

“I will be visiting Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalthanhawla, professors of Mizoram University, and leaders of the Young Mizo Association to strengthen unity and understanding among the Zo community,” said Rev. Kham at the end of the event.

Rev. Kham’s gospel tour in India includes:

• Delhi (March 15–17)
• Bangalore (March 18–20)
• Guwahati (March 21)
• Shillong (March 22)
• Aizawl (March 23–27)
• Lamka, Manipur (March 28–30)

After the program, many people lined up to shake hands and take photos with the speakers and the ECT Trio. The trio was surrounded by excited fans—many of whom were seeing them for the first time in person! The young people especially rushed to take photos with the ECT singers—it was the highlight of the night!

The welcome song “Zogam adin Pasian” (God for Zoland) was sung by Zomi youths from Vikaspuri Zomi Christian Fellowship, New Delhi. This was followed by a traditional Zo Folk Song performed by senior Zomis in cultural attire.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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