Our Story

For several years, many of us have supported Colleen Redit and her ministry at Christian Missions Charitable Trust in Chennai.

In 2005, our church - Mariners Church in Irvine, CA chose CMCT as a partner to help rebuild after the Tsunami. Fishing boats, nets, supplies, temporary shelter, medical help was given as a result. Over time, a building was erected within the community to provide a creche and meeting place for the people. 30 homes have been built and over 100 more are under construction.

Land was purchased to build a community center for 3 neighboring villages as well as a place for volunteers to stay when coming to help build new homes and serve. This building also serves as a new church for the area.

In 2008, Mariners Church Vacation Bible School chose India and CMCT as their project and raised over $23,000 to help supply the new school within the city of Chennai with desks, a chemistry lab, a sick room and a library. Over 100 people from Mariners also sponsored children.

In early 2009, due to Mariners desire to work through pastors and churches and not organizations, the partnership was dissolved on good terms with over $225,000 being distributed over the 3 years.

As a result we have created this blog - gathering place - to continue to support CMCT and Colleen's vision and hope you will join us in prayer, support or service.

We know there are hundreds of others within the U.S. who are involved with CMCT and welcome you to join us in growing the awareness of this ministry and becoming more effective in serving it.