To envision the future of the Haggai Institute ministry in India, a Summit of the Core Group of HI National Ministry was held in Shillong on 9th of December 2005. A day- long deliberation on all aspects of the ministry resulted in the adoption of a declaration to be called ‘The Shillong Declaration of the HI Ministry in India’, which declares as follows:

The record socio-economic growth of India has resulted in a burgeoning middle class and the emergence of Urban Centers as the focus of power and influence. We therefore recognize that for the ministry of HI India to impact the nation, ‘market place leaders’ in urban centers must be effectively reached and equipped for evangelism.

This recognition stands confirmed by God’s Word which reflects His concern for cities. The strategy of Apostle Paul of reaching urban centers resulted in the spread of the Gospel and establishment of a vibrant Church in the then known world.

We therefore, resolve to empower market place leaders, through high-level seminars, to enable them to effectively evangelize the market place and impact their churches to be vibrant witnessing communities.

Consequently we declare our commitment to:

1. Identify strategic urban centers in the country which need immediate focused HI initiatives;
   
   
2. Identify strong and effective churches in such urban centers and work through them;
   
   
3. Encourage alumni associations to take ownership of key urban centers in their respective areas;
   
   
4. Identify and effectively involve key HI alumni in such urban centers;
   
   
5. Encourage mega cities to have more than one alumni association;
   
   
6. Upgrade the quality of HI seminars.

While, national seminars with upgraded parameters will ensure that all sections of qualified leadership are adequately equipped for evangelism, the Special Leadership Seminar (SLS) with upgraded parameters will be the primary vehicle to equip ‘top-level market place leaders’ in urban centers.

To proactively motivate and challenge alumni and alumni associations to achieve these objectives in a time-bound manner.

To undertake total quality enhancement measures in respect of the staff to enable their total well-being and to achieve the ministry’s God given direction.

The Summit concluded with the realization that we have a great and urgent task to impact India with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and we believe that this Summit will result in HI India fulfilling God’s mandate.