Grace Life Ministries

God's Grace.
Changing Lives.

Reaching the lost, building churches, educating children, and caring for widows in the tribal communities of India.

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Who We Are

Rooted in Compassion.
Moved by Faith.

Grace Life Ministries is a Canadian registered non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reaching the lost, building strong churches, educating children, and caring for widows in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, India. Our vision is rooted in compassion and evangelism — transforming lives through faith, education, and practical support.

Our ministry, in cooperation with the Indian charity, Shining Charitable Trust, operates in the tribal villages of Kandhamal District, Odisha, and in the slum communities of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In each community, we seek to bring not only practical help, but the enduring hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Grace Life Ministries was founded by Kell and Lorri Frandsen, who invested years of sacrificial service to lay the foundation for this work. Their faithfulness to the calling of God in India continues to bear fruit in the lives of countless families today. We honour their legacy as we carry the work forward.
Kell and Lorri Frandsen, founders of Grace Life Ministries
Children in GLM daycare centre, Visakhapatnam

Ministry Operations

Where We Work

Community gathering in Kandhamal District
Primary Focus

Kandhamal District, Odisha

Tribal Communities — Strategic Ministry Hub

Our primary field of ministry. We are actively planting churches, supporting widows, and running daycare centres across multiple tribal villages in this region. Kandhamal is the heart of where God is opening doors for Grace Life Ministries.

  • 5 churches across 5 villages
  • 3 church buildings funded by GLM
  • 2 daycare centres in 2 villages
  • Widows supported regularly
  • Gospel taught in every community
  • Local pastors & evangelists raised up
Widows gathering in Visakhapatnam
Ongoing Work

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Urban Slum Communities

In the slum communities of Visakhapatnam, we continue to run daycare centres where children receive education, meals, and the Word of God. We also support widows and young adults pursuing their education.

  • 4 daycare centres in 2 slums
  • Widows supported with provisions
  • Young adults receiving tuition support
  • Bible teaching every week

What God Has Done

The Fruit of Your Partnership

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Children Reached
Through Daycare
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Widows Supported
Across India
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Churches Planted
in Odisha
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Villages Reached
with the Gospel

Stories from the Field

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The children in the daycare centres are being raised with a knowledge of Jesus. We have seen spiritual transformation ripple through entire families as these children bring the gospel home.

— Rev. Jason MacKay, Board Member
Following a visit to Visakhapatnam, March 2025

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The ministry's presence in the slums has resulted in many families coming to Christ. The widows who are sustained through GLM receive not only provision, but a witness of Christ's love for them.

— Observed during field visit
Andhra Pradesh, March 2025

More testimonials coming — add yours here.

More testimonials coming — add yours here.

Where We Are Going

Our Vision for
Kandhamal

Grace Life Ministries has entered a new season. Our primary focus is now the Kandhamal District of Odisha — a region of open doors, growing churches, and tribal communities hungry for the gospel.

We are currently establishing a permanent ministry headquarters in Kasinipadar, Odisha. This base will serve as the operational centre for our field work, and as a training facility for evangelists and ministry leaders working across the Kandhamal region.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

We welcome your questions, prayer, and partnership. Whether you would like to receive our newsletter, learn more about the work, or simply connect — we would love to hear from you.

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Phone (604) 735-8301
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Email gracelifeministries7@yahoo.ca

Board of Directors

  • Rev. Dr. Gwen Dreger
  • Rev. Jason MacKay
  • Rev. Ajit Priyanthan
Village lane in Kandhamal District, Odisha