History of ACA
While a student at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, in 1973, God
prompted Dr. Isaac John to start a theological institution in India with the
purposes of providing postgraduate level training for Christian ministry.
His vision was to tailor theological training to the Indian context.
This idea he shared with his friends and classmates at the Seminary. In
1973, a small group started to pray about India. As a result, the American
Council for the Asian Christian Academy was formed in 1975 at Dallas.
As a result, the American Council adopted several faith principles that have
guided the growth of ACA. No money would be solicited except from people
who know the work and whose contribution would be more than monetary. ACA
was registered as a non-profit charitable orgainization subsequently.
In 1976, Dr. Isaac John returned to India after completing his studies.
The Asian Christian Academy was registered as a society in Karnataka in 1978
with Dr. Isaac John as founder President, Dr. Joy M. George as Secretary and
Rev. Richard Sackman as Treasurer, and found members.
ACA/ETS Today
The 1990's were a time of implementation of Dr. John's vision under the wise
direction of Dr. George. The administration building, cafeteria and
dormitory facilities have been followed by residential quarters for staff and
faculty and a CBSE school, a 35 bed modern hospital and an orphanage. The
Seminary and library have grown steadily. A doctoral program has been
established in association with the American Institute in Jerusalem, the Greek
Bible Institute in Athens and Dallas Theological Seminary.
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