The Brother Manuel Ministries (BMM) is an evangelist group based in Bandra, Mumbai, find out more about them and their connection with Khar Gymkhana revoking Indian cJemimah Rodrigues’ membership due to her father Ivan
The group recently went viral after Jemimah Rodrigues’ father, Ivan facilitated various gatherings at Khar Gymkhana using her ID.
Who are the Brother Manuel Ministries (BMM), evangelist group whose meeting Jemimah Rodrigues’ father organised in Khar Gymkhana club
According to reports, the group reportedly conducted over 30 meetings at the Khar Gymkhana, ever since 2023 which were carried out by Jemimah’s father, preacher, pastor and cricket coach Ivan Rodrigues who is currently in Dubai but is otherwise based in Bandra, Mumbai.
Brother Manuel Ministries (BMM)
Brother Manuel Ministries (BMM) is an evangelist group, which was founded three decades ago, by a man named Manuel Mergulhao. Manuel was a resident of Bandra, and the group currently has its offices located on Waroda Road, in Bandra. According to the group’s website, their mission is ‘to win souls through the healing message of Jesus Christ’.
The website also states how one of its principles is to:
use every modern means available to us to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.’
Besides hosting religious ministries, their beliefs are mainly based on a fundamental reading of the Bible and Jesus Christ alone. Most of their services also involve singing the gospels and dancing in an informal way, which attracts people. Moreover, the group does not advertise healing as one of their main services, as such claims can attract prosecution from the law.
The Brother Manuel Ministries also showcases various testimonies of people who have claimed cure from several health issues on their website. This includes COVID-19, pain, gynaecological problems, frozen shoulders, and even other problems like financial issues and substance addiction. The group also has a ‘Retreat House’ located in Rajavli, Vasai, and are currently seeking contributions to construct a prayer hall. The group also conduct regular tours to Israel to visit Christian holy sites.
Watch the Jemimah Rodrigues interview with the Mission Christian Broadcasting Network(CBN India) Where she says her father is a Preacher and Pastor.
So allegations misuse of Khar Gymkhana facility by father of #JemimahRodrigues for conversion of prima facie looks real. pic.twitter.com/fDw5yeAzoy
— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) October 23, 2024
Khar Gymkhana speaks out
Following the incident, Khar Gymkhana president Vivek Devnani spoke out their side, stating that they were previously unaware about the nature of the meetings that the Brother Manuel Ministries organised. The club stated that their bylaws prohibit any kind of religious activities in the premises. Vivek stated on behalf of the club:
None of us went inside (the meetings). So how do we know what was happening inside? We are basically a sports club and not a watchdog. We took action when we knew about it.”
Here you are seeing Jemimah Rodrigues in some mera yeshu yeshu hallelujah religious event which are held to convert low income groups.
She is talking about her 25 runs on 37 balls and how she wants to glorify God for that. After that, she drops unconscious in full drama.
Now… pic.twitter.com/cKoRJH3o0h
— Siddharth’s Echelon (@SiddharthKG7) October 23, 2024
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