School Education
Giving Every Child the Gift of Education
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction." — Proverbs 1:7
Our Schools
Bishop Nirmal Minz School (BNMS)
Bishop Nirmal Minz School is named in honor of Bishop Dr. Nirmal Minz, a distinguished church leader, educator, theologian, and advocate for tribal communities. He founded Gossner College, Ranchi, in 1971 and served as the first Bishop of the North Western Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1980 to 1996.
Having earned a Ph.D. in Theology from the United States, Bishop Dr. Minz dedicated his life to serving the Church and the tribal communities of Chotanagpur. Through his lifelong ministry, theological reflection, and visionary leadership, he became widely respected as a “People’s Theologian”—a scholar whose theology was deeply rooted in the faith, culture, struggles, and aspirations of ordinary people.
In a pioneering initiative, he introduced the teaching of the tribal and regional languages of Chotanagpur at Gossner College in 1971, affirming the importance of indigenous languages, identity, and cultural heritage in higher education.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Church, education, literature, and society, he received numerous honors, including the Sahitya Academy Award. Bishop Nirmal Minz School seeks to carry forward his enduring legacy of faith, education, service, cultural dignity, and commitment to the holistic development of future generations.
The Trust is immensely grateful to the four daughters and their families of Bp. Nirmal Minz and Paracleta Minz for donating land for the construction of a Christian Boarding School.
Paraclata Play School (PPS)
Paracleta Play School was established in honor of Paracleta Marian Minz, a pioneer in early childhood education in Ranchi. She founded the city's first kindergarten in 1969 and later established one of its first day-care centers in the 1980s, laying a strong foundation for quality preschool education. Having received training in Germany, she embraced the biblical call to a life of Christian witness and service. There she also witnessed the transformative impact of Christ-centered ministry among children, which deeply shaped her vision and lifelong commitment. Inspired by this calling, she dedicated her life to serving the Church and society, with a special passion for nurturing children and empowering women. In a remarkable expression of her generosity and vision, she also donated the land on which Paracleta Play School now stands, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to bless future generations.
Future Plans
1. Residential School (Class 1 to Class 12) 2. Schools in Chattisgarh and Odisha.
Sponsor a Child's Education
The cost of educating a child in our schools is modest by global standards, but it is beyond the reach of many families in Jharkhand. Your sponsorship covers school fees, meals, learning materials, and pastoral care — giving a child everything they need to thrive.
How Can You Participate
There are several ways you can be part of this school ministry:
By praying for staff and children and their families.
By suggestions and good ideas.
By sponsoring students.
By financially supporting this ministry.
By sponsoring one or more classrooms in honor of / in memory of your loved ones.
By donating land for new schools.