Allahabad Bible Seminary

The Allahabad Bible Seminary was established in July 1942 under the auspices of One Mission Society, formerly known as Oriental Missionary Society and OMS International respectively which aims to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ spread throughout the world and to see God glorified in all that we say and do. The Seminary was launched with 18 students with a revival and holiness convention. In the initial stage, the OMS staff was headed by Dr. Eugene and Mrs. Esther Erny (former OMS missionaries to China) who were joined by Wesley and Betsy Duewel, new recruits from the U.S.A. Charles A. Cowman, founder of the Society in Japan, 1901, believed strongly in the importance of well-trained nationals for the growth and development of the Church. Guided by the ministry philosophy of OMS (viz. A trained corps of national workers, evangelism with the goal of planting indigenous Churches), the format of A.B.S. training is centered on biblical studies, development of spiritual life and practical experience in evangelistic outreach.