Humble Beginning (ARP MISSION)

The ARP mission had started working in sub-continent in 1906. Under British rule Sahiwal then was known as Montgomery. American missionary doctor, Minnie Alexander came to Montgomery to extend medical assistance to the poor people in the twentieth century. Dr. Minnie started mission work by setting up a small clinic during the days of People Movement of Punjab, which had started from Pakistani city of Sialkot. When Dr. Minnie had started working for the impoverished people there was no Church member but due to her commitment the church began to establish and in hundred years there are now 100,000 ARP believers in Pakistan. Alexander’s tenacity drew many more missionaries to the sub-continent. Dr. H. A. Ranson and his family came to the sub-continent in 1920 with a view to help Minnie expand the health services to the poor people. A specialist in Gynecology and Surgery, Dr. Margaret White served the Christian Hospital Sahiwal for over 40 years and was buried in Sahiwal. Dr. Minnie’s initiative continued to inspire other missionary doctors over the years and the small clinic set up by her has now transformed into a 160 bed hospital known as Christian Hospital Sahiwal. Encouraged by thumping success of one of its health project, the ARP mission launched other community development projects including a hostel for school girls, a hostel for college girls, adult literacy program and tribal community development program. The mission also initiated projects aimed at assisting villagers in constructing churches and pastor houses. It also launched programs. for ensuring continued education of the church leaders.

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