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Ankit Rambabu Interview Question Guide

Date: October 10, 2025
Purpose: Deep dive conversation with evangelist Ankit Rambabu
Duration: Estimated 90-120 minutes

I. ORIGIN STORY & FORMATION (15-20 minutes)​

Childhood & Family Background​

  1. Tell me about your childhood. What was your family like growing up?
  2. Were your parents Christian when you were born, or did they convert? Walk me through that journey.
  3. How did you end up coming from India to the United States? What was that transition like?
  4. Your mastery of English is extraordinary - you're one of the most compelling speakers I've ever heard. How did you develop this skill? Who were your teachers?

Early Calling & Development​

  1. When did you first know you had a calling on your life? Was there a pivotal moment?
  2. You started preaching at 13 - that's remarkable. What was happening in your life that led to that?
  3. Who were the key mentors and influences in your early development? Tell me about Reinhard Bonnke's impact on you.
  4. If I had seen you 10 years ago versus today, how would you be different on stage? How have you evolved?

II. THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS & WORLDVIEW (20-25 minutes)​

Biblical Framework​

  1. You seem deeply rooted in obedience to God. What does that mean practically? What's the scope of that obedience in your life?
  2. How does God order your steps day to day? What does that look like practically?
  3. You reference "Generals of the Faith" - who are the historical figures that have shaped your understanding? Did you study them intentionally?

Prosperity & Blessing Theology​

  1. Walk me through your biblical framework for prosperity. How do you respond to critics who say it's unbiblical?
  2. You teach about "naming your seed" - explain that principle. Where does that come from scripturally?
  3. What do you tell people who are skeptical about prosperity teaching? How do you address their concerns?

Cessationism & Miracles​

  1. What do you tell cessationists who say miracles ended with the apostles?
  2. What's the most undeniable miracle you've personally witnessed? Something that would convince a skeptic?
  3. How do you distinguish between genuine miracles and emotional manipulation? What are the safeguards?

III. MINISTRY PHILOSOPHY & STRATEGY (20-25 minutes)​

Mass Evangelism Approach​

  1. Your crusades see extraordinary response rates - 82% at the Dolby Theater. What's your secret? What creates that kind of response?
  2. How do you deal with critics who question the sustainability of mass crusade conversions?
  3. What's your follow-up strategy? How do you ensure people don't just make emotional decisions?

Fire Chapters Vision​

  1. Walk me through the Fire Chapters vision. 50,000 soul winners in 3 years - how is that possible?
  2. What's your multiplication strategy? How do you train effective soul winners at scale?
  3. You need $500,000 by January 2025 - that's a big number. How do you approach fundraising with integrity?

Ministry Integrity & Finances​

  1. You refuse honorariums and decline lucrative offers. In a world where many ministries compromise, how do you maintain that standard?
  2. Tell me about the $50,000 briefcase story. How do you explain supernatural provision to skeptics?
  3. What's your advice to young ministers about maintaining financial integrity?

IV. PERSONAL LIFE & CHARACTER (15-20 minutes)​

Marriage & Partnership​

  1. How important was finding the right spouse for your calling? What should people look for in a ministry partner?
  2. How does your wife handle the intensity of your ministry schedule and public criticism?
  3. What's a recent big lesson you've learned in your personal journey?

Dealing with Opposition​

  1. What surprises you about ministry? What doesn't surprise you anymore?
  2. How do you handle the usual suspects of criticism? The people who always oppose what you're doing?
  3. You mentioned people have tried to "take you out" over the years. How do you deal with that spiritually and practically?

Personal Disciplines​

  1. What moves you? What motivates you to get up every morning and do what you do?
  2. How do you stay humble when you're seeing extraordinary results?
  3. What's your advice about being brutally honest with yourself and others?

V. POLITICAL & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT (15-20 minutes)​

Faith & Politics Integration​

  1. You said "You can be a Republican and a heathen, but you can't be a Democrat and a Christian." That's a strong statement. Defend that.
  2. What's your relationship with politics? How involved should Christians be?
  3. You see America as the final barrier against one-world government. Explain that perspective.

Cultural Challenges​

  1. You warn about digital totalitarianism and social credit systems. How should Christians prepare for that reality?
  2. How do you minister to people who are politically opposed to your views? Can the gospel transcend politics?
  3. What's your advice for Christians navigating an increasingly hostile culture?

VI. ESCHATOLOGY & FUTURE VISION (10-15 minutes)​

End Times Perspective​

  1. What is the Lord telling you about what's coming? Not just politically, but spiritually.
  2. You mentioned three years of gathering, then seven years of something else. Walk me through that.
  3. If hell is real, why aren't people moving with more urgency? How do you live with that knowledge?

Individual Responsibility​

  1. What's an individual person's responsibility in this moment? How should people orient their lives?
  2. How does someone discover their calling and go "all in" the way you have?
  3. Where does the Lord have you in 2026? What's the next phase?

VII. PRACTICAL WISDOM & ADVICE (10-15 minutes)​

For Emerging Leaders​

  1. What's your advice to young people trying to understand how to contribute to God's kingdom?
  2. What's your advice to parents raising kids in this generation?
  3. Who are other people around your age or younger that you respect and support in ministry?

Walking in Faith​

  1. What's the right way to walk in faith? How do you balance faith with wisdom?
  2. How do you stay on fire without burning out? How do you avoid becoming lukewarm?
  3. What are some misconceptions people have about the Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Holy Fire?

VIII. RAPID FIRE & CLOSING (5-10 minutes)​

Quick Insights​

  1. Biggest surprise in ministry?
  2. Biggest disappointment?
  3. One thing you wish every Christian understood?
  4. One thing you wish every non-Christian knew?
  5. If you could only preach one more sermon, what would it be about?

Final Thoughts​

  1. What do you want your legacy to be?
  2. What question should I have asked that I didn't?