Who We Are

Southern Asia Leadership Institute is one of India’s fastest-growing leadership training and teaching institutions. The institute was established out of a missionary vision the Lord granted to its founder Dr. Abraham Mathew. SALI is committed to equipping men and women to be the next generation of Christlike, transformational leaders who will emulate Christ in every area of their lives, who will be His authentic witnesses, and who will effectively serve society in diverse spheres. We endeavor to provide wholesome education to our students as our programs are designed to equip students in areas of knowledge, character, spirituality, missions, and leadership. As an institution, we subscribe to the Full Gospel Theology where individuals from leading indigenous Pentecostal and Evangelical Churches teach and learn. SALI is unique in its vision as we believe worship is the key to missions.

The institute is under the governance of Southern Asia Leadership Religious and Charitable Trust. The Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board made up of individuals and institutional members who subscribe to SALI’s vision, with expertise in the field of education and mission, help establish institutional policies which are implemented by the Administrative Council.

The Institute, established in 2013 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, offers a wide range of courses in three different modes to equip the full-time and bi-vocational ministers, to fulfill their call. The Institute offers Masters (M. Div) focused in Christian Leadership & Management, a Bachelor’s (B.Th.), and a Diploma Program. The Bachelors and Diploma programs are accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).