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About Us

Who We Are

The Ark International is a Christ-centered mission organization dedicated to raising, equipping, and empowering local Christian leaders in Pakistan and South Asia. We believe that indigenous pastors, evangelists, and church planters-those who know the culture, language, and challenges-are the key to advancing the Gospel and establishing vibrant churches in regions where Christ's name is rarely known.

“Just as Noah's Ark was a vessel of salvation, The Ark International exists as a spiritual vessel-training leaders, producing discipleship materials, and equipping Gospel workers to plant thriving, Christ-centered churches in places where the Good News is yet to be heard.”

Ark International Vision

About Pastor Jamshad Hadyat & Anila Jamshad

Pastor Jamshad Hadyat has dedicated 32 years to full-time ministry, passionately serving the Kingdom of God through church planting, evangelism, and leadership development. He began his ministry in Pakistan, where he spent 18 years planting churches, discipling believers, and reaching thousands with the Gospel.

Thirteen years ago, he and his family moved to the United States, where Pastor Jamshad planted Vertical Life Church Urdu in Georgia-a thriving church that has become a spiritual home for immigrants, refugees, and local believers. Under his leadership, countless lives have been transformed, and leaders have been raised to carry forward the mission of Christ.

Alongside his wife, Anila Jamshad, who has faithfully served in ministry for many years, Pastor Jamshad has always carried a burden for the people of Pakistan. Through prayer and fasting, they both sought God's direction for their next chapter of ministry. In that sacred time of seeking, God gave them a renewed mission and fresh vision-The Ark International.

The Ark International is the result of this divine calling:
  • To train and empower local leaders in Pakistan who can multiply disciples and plant churches.
  • To reach unreached communities, particularly in tribal areas where the Gospel has barely been heard.
  • To build a strong network of Spirit-filled leaders equipped with biblical training, discipleship materials, and practical tools for ministry.

Partner with The Ark International

Join us in raising and empowering local leaders to plant churches in Pakistan and South Asia. Your partnership brings training, Bibles, and church planting to unreached people groups.

jamshad@vlcu.org
870-949-2713
Clarkston, GA 30021,US

The Ark International — Training indigenous leaders for sustainable Gospel impact.

Our origin

Just as Noah’s Ark was a vessel of salvation, The Ark International exists as a spiritual vessel.

Through prayer and fasting, God gave Pastor Jamshad Hadyat and Anila Jamshad a renewed mission — to train, empower, and release local leaders in Pakistan and tribal regions. We produce discipleship materials, leadership training, and Gospel resources to plant thriving, Christ-centered churches in places where the Good News is yet to be heard.

32+ years of ministry legacy
96% Muslim context strategic & culturally sensitive

“To raise and empower local leaders to share the Gospel, plant churches, and multiply disciples in unreached communities.”


— Mission Statement, The Ark International