Pakistan Fellowship of Evangelical Students

What does PFES exist for?
PFES strives to encourage Biblical witness in the universities and colleges of Pakistan primarily through the creation of Bible Study Groups. Besides, an emphasis on student initiative in evangelism, PFES also stresses the importance of spiritual growth and the development of Christian character.

PFES History
In 1956 a young man with a vision and a sense of personal call, Gordon Olson, came to Pakistan to work among university students in Lahore with a view to establish an evangelical students fellowship. In 1964 Mr. Olson had to fly back home due to medical reasons, He recommended that young man who had been working with him be made the first full time National Staff Worker in the country. Thus the handed over this minitry to Mr. Maqbool Gill. He carried on this work till 1969, and by then there were indications all over the country that God had begun to prepare a number of people to join this ministry. In August 1969 a few friends interested in the service and formation of such a Fellowship were invited to a meeting held at marsden cottages, Murree. In this meeting the newly emerging students movement was given the name of Pakistan Fellowship of Evangelical Students
In 1970 Mr. B. U. Khokhar joined the staff team eventually becoming the first National General Secretary. With the help of other expartiates and National Workers, local committees and cell groups were established. The most prominent figure who laboured with Mr. Khokhar was Mrs. Tara James. Who served the Fellowship for nineteen years. At the close of seventies PFES by God’s grace stood on firm grounds as an Evangelical and National Fellowship acknowledged by the Church in Pakistan.
In 1980 Mr. Irfan Jamil took over as General Secretary and served the Fellowship for seventeen years. The work was developed a great deal under his leadership. During this time the work was expanded to the main cities of the country. In 1997 Rev. Irfan Jamil left PFES and Rev. Silas Samuel joined as third General Secretary for three years term. Rev. Silas Samuel migrated to America in July 1999 and God provided Mr. James Mall to lead the Fellowship as Executive Secretary for two years.
In March 2001 Mr. Philip Chandi was appointed as General Secretary. Now by The God’s grace the fellowship has staff in ten cities (Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Peshawar) and works in six extension cities. The PFES now has sixteen staff workers, including the General Secretary.

What does PFES exist for?
Evangelism To establish and nurture witness to Christ among students.
Discipleship To help Christian students to grow in their faith through Bible Study and prayer, and to develop a biblical work view.
Mission To bring a dynamic understanding of world mission and to equip graduates to apply Gospel values in their work and in society.

How does PFES work?
Students and graduates are invited to participate in (a) Bible Study groups (b) Prayers groups (c) Get-togethers (d) Training programs (e) Summer Camps and conferences.

PFES-IFES Links
PFES is affiliated to the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) which has links with student work in over 140 countries. This makes us part of world-wide family, helping each other to establish Christ-centered, Bible-based and student-lead groups in every country.