Jesus Calls Prayer Tower Explained

Jesus Calls Prayer Tower^{[1] [2] [3]} is a global humanitarian, non profit, philanthropic and Christian ministry,^{[4] [5] [6]} founded by D.G.S. Dhinakaran and Paul Dhinakaran, headquartered in Chennai and having branches globally.^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} The organization operates as a non-profit entity with a mission to provide comfort, peace, and healing through prayer. This mission is facilitated through channels including physical prayer towers, prayer outreaches, public meetings, television programs, and digital platforms.^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

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 globally.^{[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]}

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 the year 1967.^[21]

The prayer towers are designed to provide a place for individuals to seek spiritual support, help and prayer. The network aims to offer assistance to people in distress seeking prayer, councelling for various issues.^[22]

The facilities include 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.^[23]

The Jesus Calls Prayer Tower network is present in locations across different countries. Each Prayer Tower operates under the oversight of the central organization, which coordinates activities and resources for the each prayer tower.^[24]

In 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.^{[25] [26] [27]}

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.^[28] He had been suffering from heart and kidney ailments.^[29]

Dhinakaran also faced various personal challenges, including health issues such as heart and kidney ailments. The Dhinakaran family experienced additional hardships, including the tragic loss of their daughter, Evangeline, in a car accident at the age of 17. These experiences shaped the mission of the Jesus Calls ministry.^[4]

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.^{[30] [31] [32]}

In 1980, Paul Dhinakaran, joined his parents in ministry.^{[14] [12] [13]}

Further reading

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Paul Dhinakaran: Building Prayer Towers to Reach the Nations. CBN.
2. Web site: Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran. CBN.
3. Web site: Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW. March 28, 2023.
4. Book: James, Jonathan D. . Global and Local Televangelism . Pradip Ninan . Thomas . Philip . Lee . Palgrave Macmillan . 2012 . 9781137149909 . https://books.google.com/books?id=V2hPPPP9aUgC&pg=RA1-PA1961 . The Global in the Local: The Ambivalence and Ambition of Christian Televangelism in India . 1960–1964, 1969–1970.
5. Web site: Evangelist couple return to Auckland. Indian. Newslink. July 13, 2016. indiannewslink.co.nz.
6. Web site: OUR MISSION & VISION Jesus Calls - Praying for the World .
7. Web site: Evangelist cancels plan to visit Jaffna. Express News. Service. March 7, 2023. The New Indian Express.
8. Web site: D. G. S. Dhinakaran Memorial Page. dgsdhinakaran.com. 24 August 2024. 13 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150813183112/http://dgsdhinakaran.com/childhood.asp. dead.
9. Web site: Evangelist Dhinakaran dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080225175237/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/21/stories/2008022159540800.htm . dead . 25 February 2008 . 21 February 2008 . The Hindu. 10 February 2010.
10. Web site: Jesus Calls Evangelist Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Called To Glory. South Asian Connection - Portal for South Asian Christians.. 2024-08-24. 2019-03-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328143553/http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/258/1/Jesus-Calls-Evangelist-Dr-DGS-Dhinakaran-Called-To-Glory/Page1.html. dead.
11. Web site: Supreme Court Grants Permission for Christian Community Prayer in Indore, Overturns High Court Decision. 2024-04-10 . thewalkers.co.in.
12. News: Staff reporter . April 11, 2024 . India's top court gives nod to prayer meet by evangelist . Hong Kong . Union of Catholic Asian News.
13. Web site: April 7, 2024 . SC paves way for prayer meet led by Chennai-based preacher Paul Dhinakaran at Indore, stays administration's order . The New Indian Express.
14. News: Mehta . Yuvraj . October 28, 2023 . Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar . . Guwahati . Living Media India.
15. Book: Anderson, Allan . An Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity . Cambridge University Press . 2004 . 9780521532808 . 127.
16. Book: Thomas, Pradip . Strong Religion, Zealous Media: Christian Fundamentalism and Communication in India . SAGE Publications . 2008 . 9788178298344 . 110–113.
17. News: Staff reporter . July 9, 2009 . . Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu . India occupying globally competitive position in space technology . . 14 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121110034745/http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/09/stories/2009070952880300.htm . 10 November 2012 .
18. Web site: SC paves way for Christian prayer meet at Indore, stays administration's order. April 10, 2024.
19. Web site: SC allows Christian prayer meeting in Indore after administration revoked permission. Scroll Staff. April 11, 2024. Scroll.in.
20. Web site: Supreme Court paves way for Christian prayer meet in Indore. April 10, 2024. National Herald.
21. Web site: Evangelist Dhinakaran meets Narendra Modi. October 11, 2013. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
22. Web site: Caught on camera: Man steals from donation box in Delhi church, held Delhi News. The Indian Express. 5 January 2018 . 24 August 2024.
23. Web site: Dr Paul Dhinakaran celebrates 60th birthday MorungExpress. morungexpress.com. 24 August 2024.
24. Web site: Prophetic Prayers and Meetings with Master Healers. indiannewslink.co.nz. 30 August 2016 . 24 August 2024.
25. Web site: Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran. CBN.
26. Web site: 2014-09-11 . Paul Dhinakaran Meets PM Modi . The New Indian Express.
27. News: Evangelist Dhinakaran meets Narendra Modi. The Times of India . October 11, 2013.
28. News: Hindu. The. Evangelist Dhinakaran dead. 17 January 2015. The Hindu. 21 February 2008.
29. News: India. One. Evangelist D G S Dinakaran dead. 17 January 2015. One India. 20 February 2008.
30. Web site: Paul Dhinakaran: Building Prayer Towers to Reach the Nations . CBN.
31. Web site: March 28, 2023 . Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW .
32. Web site: Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran .