There’s a shared story among supporters of KGF, as well as the ministries of India Gospel League and Love1More. Ask them why they started to pray and support these organizations, the answer is often the same:
“I heard Sam speak and wanted to be a part of what he is doing.”
When Sam shares what’s happening on the field and within the ministry, he can’t help but share a testimony that stays with the listener. Accounts of miraculous healings, former Christian enemies receiving Christ, and the poorest of the poor giving all they can to help others. It’s impossible to walk away from a conversation with Sam and not experience the mighty presence of the Holy Spirit.
Is this why supporters rally behind him? He’d tell you; they see the work the Lord is doing and want to be a part of it. It’s also his reason for leading the organization—being committed to kingdom building where God is moving. The micro-loan program grew from a simple solution to a complex problem. Women and children in the villages of South Asia often suffered at the hands of an abusive male family member. Without access to resources—a bank account, for instance—mothers struggled to separate from alcoholic husbands who literally took matters into their violent hands.
By creating Women’s Transformation Groups, Sam and his wife, Prati, have helped thousands of women and their children become self-sufficient and independent from dangerous fathers; young girls have gained equal access to educational opportunities.
Many of you may know the story of the father who handed over his daughter to Sam. At the time, Sam had assumed the parent wanted prayer for the child. Imagine his surprise when ending his prayer and opening his eyes, he saw the father walking away. When Sam called after the father, the man told him that he and his wife could not afford to care for the baby girl. How easy it would’ve been to simply tell the father no, but that was not Sam’s answer. Sam and Prati agreed to care for the girl—and many others—all because of the Lord’s calling on their life. Caring for the least of these is what their daily ministry demands.
Sam is the first to acknowledge this is all the Lord’s work. However, the KGF family would like to pause and thank Sam for his faithful, decades-long service as the Lord’s servant.
He is a humble man of faith whose life’s work has blessed millions of our Christian brothers and sisters. May the Lord continue to strengthen and guide his leadership. He is a godly inspiration to us all.
Happy 70th birthday, Sam! May you experience the fullness of the Lord’s favor!