Vijayesh Lal

Vijayesh Lal

Rev. Vijayesh Lal serves as the General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI). He has been deeply involved in training, socio-economic development, advocacy, and research initiatives in and outside India. He is the Editor of a monthly magazine AIM published by EFI publication Trust in India.

Articles by Vijayesh Lal

  • Advent celebrates God with the suffering, so we must be with them too
    Asia Church & Missions Religious Freedom

    Advent celebrates God with the suffering, so we must be with them too

    By Vijayesh Lal

    In many of India's states, Christians continue to struggle under increasing restrictions and persecution. While many thousands of Jesus' followers readily show up for celebratory events, very few are bold enough to stand with the suffering and against injustice. This is an indictment against the Church and the leader of the Evangelical Fellowship of India says we can do much better.

  • How should we respond to machines learning to simulate prayer
    Asia Church & Missions

    How should we respond to machines learning to simulate prayer

    By Vijayesh Lal

    The rise of Artificial General Intelligence is now unstoppable. It is not an overstatement to say that it is transforming life on earth as humans know it. No sphere of human interaction is immune, least of all the religious sector. Now, more than ever, we need to be spiritually discerning about AI/AGI use in our faith walk. Let us take care not put our trust in something that has neither heart nor soul.