Augustine Salins – Life Story
Date of Birth: 1914
Date of Death: 1985
City: Udupi
Country: India
Place of Vision: India
God calls people to His work not based on their abilities, wealth, or physical strength. Instead, He equips those He calls with the talents needed for their mission. Augustine Salins’ life is a clear example of this truth.
Born in Karnataka, India, Salins suffered from a skin disease as a young boy and was naturally timid and weak in appearance. Despite this, God called him to serve in ministry. From an early age, he wondered, “Where will I go after death—heaven or hell?” When God called him, he obeyed immediately.
Salins’ calling was confirmed in 1934 when a missionary visited India. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he preached God’s Word with power and helped many come to Christ. Wherever he went, people experienced spiritual healing and revival. His deep, heartfelt sermons earned him the title of “the Weeping Prophet of India.”
In 1971, he became the director of Ambassadors for Christ in India, dedicating his life to spreading the Gospel. Throughout his ministry, Salins prayed earnestly for God’s strength to proclaim His works, saying, “Lord, help me to receive your strength whenever I am weak and proclaim your great works to many, Amen!”
His life shows that God can use anyone, no matter how weak or ordinary they may seem, to accomplish extraordinary work for His kingdom.