Santvana is a Community of the lay disciples of the Lord, imbibed with the missionary charism of the Indian Missionary Society (IMS). The members of Santvana consecrate their lives to the mission of sharing the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ with the 'larger human community through prayer, ministry of the Word and their pro-life activities. The Santvana Community is a pioneering expression of the missionary zeal and the commitment of the Indian Church to the values of the Kingdom and to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.