The Northwestern Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church is based in Jharkhand State in northern India, with headquarters in Ranchi. The church is comprised, for the most part, of sisters and brothers of Oraoan background.
Recently the NWGELC has undertaken a significant new project for the training of lay leadership within their fellowship — a Multi-purpose Training Center, near Ranchi. The Church hopes to offer training for ministry within its fellowship — and training for missionary outreach among the diaspora Oraoan community in the region.
In February 2005, the World Mission Prayer League entered into partnership in this important project.