Archbishop Jebaraj, in 1971, with a significant divine revelation, firmly stated that the Tirunelveli Diocese of the Indian Mission Society should not settle for its current growth and happiness.He further urged the Tirunelveli Diocese to embark on a mission of fervent evangelism through the biblical verse from Isaiah 54:2: 'Enlarge the place of your tent, let the curtains of your dwellings be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes.'
We firmly believe that this vision is the blueprint for our collective future. By actively preparing our communities and empowering every single individual, we are constructing a profound legacy of faith.
Through tireless efforts, education, and spiritual guidance, our society continues to manifest these ideals into tangible realities across numerous territories.
The Church Responds to the Call
The members of the church wholeheartedly accepted the archbishop's call as a divine summons. As a result: Each congregation established mission stations in areas of North Tirunelveli where the name of Jesus was unknown.Each church council initiated outreach in parts of North Tamil Nadu where the kingdom of Christ had not yet taken root.
The Birth of the S.E.E.S. Missionary Movement
In 1972, the South Tirunelveli Church Council launched the Pennnagar Mission, centered in Pennnagar in Dharmapuri district. In 1975, the Tirunelveli Diocesan structure was reorganized, giving rise to three church councils: South Tirunelveli, South East, and East.These three church councils, united under the banner of the S.E.E.S. Missionary Movement, continued to excel in their work at Pennnagar.
The Formation of the Global Missionary Society
The Tuticorin-Nazareth Diocese was newly formed in October 2003. The decision was made to persist in conducting the S.E.E.S. mission as a diocesan Missionary Ministry, involving all congregations collectively.Consequently, on June 28, 2005, the S.E.E.S. Missionary Movement transformed into the 'Global Missionary Society' (GMS), operating with a renewed vision under God's grace.
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. " — Matthew 28:19-20