our story

Kêrygma is a non – profit YOUTH AND FAMILY oriented service organization, founded by Jacob and Sheela Isaac in August 1997. It was born out of a vision that they received to permeate God’s love to today’s urban society, particularly the youth and families. The very evening Jacob and Sheela lost their second child John, a young musician by a similar name, John came visiting the Isaac's.

Through this simple encounter, God impressed on their hearts a special vision and ‘John’ became the metaphor for several needy young people who were facing personal challenges and unable to cope with it. Since that time, many young people have come, stayed in their home and have moved on – refreshed, nourished and impacted by their love and attention as representatives of God’s love.

Kerygma thus is a story of hope that continues to change the lives of many.

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In obedience to this vision, they offered whatever they had, their own “five loaves and two fish” - the space above their home to start the first “Coffee House” a hangout for young people in the city. This pioneering effort became a symbol of creativity and innovation and for several years was the leading edge ministry that spread across India and brought many seeking to learn from this couple and other equally creative young men and women a novel way of impacting young lives.

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Roof top acoustics, box guitars, unrehearsed DJ and hot coffee was the feel of the place. Coffee House became a place where young people could unwind and just talk about life. 

VISION

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Salt of the New Generation.

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MISSIOn

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“To permeate the urban society with the Gospel of Christ using media and creative arts, and to provide an environment for spiritual growth and personal vision.”