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

26 Feb, 2026 15:25 EST

Asia Church & Missions

Assumed stability has ended and Christian mission needs to adapt

By Vijayesh Lal

The leader of the Evangelical Fellowship of India says that time-bound global efforts that continue to shape priorities across many Christian networks require urgent change as we face massive global political and economic realignment, medium-term instability, and societal rupture.
16 Dec, 2025 17:50 EST

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.
1 Aug, 2025 19:30 EDT

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.

Vijayesh Lal

Assumed stability has ended and Christian mission needs to adapt

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

How should we respond to machines learning to simulate prayer

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