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== India Evangelical United(IEU) Mission, Bangalore ==

This page is intended to give a brief description about this mission and invited people around the world to join the discussion with whatever information they can contribute in this regard.

The IEU Mission was started in Bangalore, South India by Rev. Selvarayan Ebenezer in late 1800s and early 1900s, and later expanded by his son-in-law Late Rev. Jesudasan Ebenezer. The IEU Mission has build and established 5 schools and church in Bangalore in areas like Devar Jeevanahalli (DJ Halli), Byrasandra and Kaddugondanahalli (KG Halli). After the death of Rev. Jesudasan Ebenezer, the schools have been taken over by the State Government of Karnataka and the churches by the Karnataka Baptist Churches.

Rev. Jesudasan Ebenezer had server as a pastor in Ranipet, Vellore & Katpadi in Tamil Nadu state and is said to be the first President of the Karnataka Baptist Churches. His elder brothers were pastors - Rev. Tychicus Ebenezer, pricipal of a Theological College in Tamil Nadu and Rev. Titus Ebenezer, paster at The Garrison, St Thomas Mount, Chennai (Madras). His sister were Dr. Kanti Ebenezer and Grace Ebenezer from Chittoor. His descendents are now settled in Bangalore (Karnataka) and other parts of Tamil Nadu. A British missionary by the name Ms. Isabel Pettit is said to have played an vital role in building this mission.

Any information or contribution is welcomed. Contact: Tychicus Ebenezer at kryz11@yahoo.com

God Bless!