Young people worshipping with hands raised in golden light

A community for students & young adults

RootedGrow deeper in faith. Stronger in love. Bolder in purpose.

A real, fun, faith-filled space to connect, worship, dive into the Word, play some Bible games, and do life together — rooted in Christ.

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Our Mission

To grow deeper in faith, stronger in love, and bolder in purpose.

Rooted is more than a meet-up. It's a shared rhythm — a place where students and young adults come as they are, and leave a little more anchored than when they arrived.

We believe the strongest lives are the ones with the deepest roots. So we make space to worship together, wrestle with Scripture honestly, laugh loudly over Bible games, and carry each other's stories through the week.

"Rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith."
Colossians 2:7

What we believe

Simple convictions, deeply held.

  • 01

    Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.

  • 02

    The Bible is God's inspired and authoritative Word.

  • 03

    Every believer is called to grow as a disciple.

  • 04

    The local church is God's primary community for worship and mission.

  • 05

    Unity among Christians strengthens our witness.

  • 06

    Young people are not merely the future of the Church — they are vital to God's work today.

What we do

Rhythms that shape our life together.

01

Worship

Nights set aside to lift our voices together — unhurried, unpolished, honest.

02

The Word

Diving into Scripture like it's meant for us — because it is. Real questions welcome.

03

Community

Bible games, shared meals, long conversations. Faith that plays and prays together.

04

Upskilling

Career, education & job guidance — plus learning instruments to serve in worship.

05

Purpose

Discovering what God is shaping in you — and stepping into it boldly.

Our values

Christ-CentredBiblically GroundedAuthentic CommunityIntentional DiscipleshipServant LeadershipKingdom Impact

Monthly gatherings

Once a month, we show up for each other.

Sports, worship nights, conferences, outreach, and meals — different every month, same heart.

Rooted community group photo after a badminton night

Get-togethers

Badminton, cricket, and everything in between

Bring a friend. Bring your competitive side. Leave with a family.

Congregation standing in worship during a Rooted service

Worship & Word

Sit under Scripture

The vibe

No pressure. No performance. Just people meeting Jesus, and figuring it out together.

Students and young adults gathered at a Rooted sports evening
Rooted leadership speaking at conference
Rooted outreach with children

Upskilling together

We grow each other up.

Faith and life aren't separate lanes. Rooted is also a space to sharpen your gifts — in school, in work, and in worship.

Meet the leadership

The people carrying the vision.

Founding team

Rev. Emmanuel Sali

Vision Director

Providing spiritual vision, biblical teaching, leadership development, and strategic direction for the movement.

Mrs. Swetha Sali

Community Director

Leading pastoral care, mentoring, hospitality, volunteer development, and community life.

Executive team

Aaron

Operations Director

Planning, logistics, administration, volunteer coordination, and event execution.

Michael

Worship & Creative Arts Director

Worship teams, musicians, creative arts, and worship experiences.

Vikas

Creative Media Director

Branding, photography, videography, social media, website, and digital communications.

Obed

Discipleship & Leadership Director

Bible studies, mentoring, leadership pathways, discipleship groups, and follow-up.

Our roadmap

Gather. Grow. Serve. Multiply.

01

Gather

Creating welcoming spaces where students and young adults encounter Jesus and build meaningful relationships.

02

Grow

Helping people become deeply rooted through discipleship, mentoring, and biblical teaching.

03

Serve

Equipping young adults to use their gifts in ministry, community service, and mission.

04

Multiply

Developing leaders who plant new Rooted communities and disciple others across cities, campuses, and churches.

The Vision

A real, fun, faith-filled community where people meet Jesus and grow in Him.

We're not building a program. We're building roots — the kind that hold when life gets hard, the kind that let you bloom loud when it's good, the kind that make you look more like Christ over time.

Looking ahead

Our prayer is to see Rooted become a movement that inspires students and young adults across India and beyond to follow Christ wholeheartedly, lead with integrity, and serve with compassion.

Rooted

Grow in Christ