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Rev. Dr. J. N. Manokaran served as Junior Engineer with Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu government before becoming missionary to Haryana. At present he is based in Chennai and serves as a trainer and consultant to several Christian organisations. He has also written three books, in addition to several articles.
Duke Jeyaraj is an Engineer turned Doctor of Ministry graduate who is also the founder of Grabbing the Google Generation from Gehenna Mission.
Having served as a pastor in Lucknow for 42 years, Kuruvilla Chandy is presently living in Trivandrum as a preacher and a freelance writer. He has written several books including The Joy of Fellowship (1993) on Philippians, and Why Me? (2005) on Job. He also preaches at conferences and teaches at writers’ workshops.
Craig Keener is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (revised edition, InterVarsity, 2014).
Rev. Vijayesh Lal is the Executive Director of Light Foundation, Noida. He has also been associated with the Religious Liberty Commission of EFI since 1999 serving first as its coordinator and now as its Secretary. He is involved in strengthening, equipping and advocating for the persecuted Church.
Ajit A Prasadam is the General Secretary of the India Sunday School Union and the Director of St. Andrew Centre for HRD and Counselling. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, USA.
Ajith Fernando is the former National Director at Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka. He has authored several books including Jesus-Driven Ministry, The Supremacy of Christ and Acts: The NIV Application Commentary.
Dr. Finny Philip is the Principal of Filadelfia Bible College, Udaipur. He also serves as the IDD for Lausanne Movement in South Asia.
Sunny Joseph has completed his M.Th. in Old Testament from SAIACS and is working as Old Testament lecturer at Filadelfia Bible College, Udaipur.
Domenic Marbaniang is Provost at Central India Theological Seminary, Itarsi, and Christian Minister with Central India Outreach.
Having received his theological education at SAIACS, Charles Christian was involved in serving the persecuted churches. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Netherlands.
Akshay has worked as Director of Youth Ministry at Delhi Bible Fellowship and Content Writer at Tradeindia.com. Having completed his theological studies at Singapore Bible College. Akshay works as Manager, Training & Documentation at BCTI and author of The Whistler in the Wind.
Nigel Ajay Kumar is a teacher, worship leader and writer. He hopes to soon begin writing a book on Biblical Theology for the Indian Church.
Joseph Mattera is overseeing bishop of Resurrection Church and Christ Covenant Coalition, in Brooklyn, New York, and author of numerous books, including Ruling in the Gates: Preparing the Church to Transform Cities.
Dennis Rainey is the President and CEO of FamilyLife, a subsidiary of Campus Crusade for Christ. Barbara Rainey is the wife of Dennis Rainey and co-founder of FamilyLife.
Sanjiv and his wife Sushila live in Delhi. They are part of the Hub Church. The lead the works of New Generation, a trust that engages with the marginalized in the city.
He is the senior pastor of the Assembly of God church, Kolkata and serves as the Chairman of the Governing Board of SABC, Bangalore, Chairman of the Board of World Vision-India, chairman the Board of Bombay Teen Challenge, and the Vice Chairman of the Centre for Global Leadership Development, Bangalore.
Shilpa Waghmare is a counselling psychologist with keen interest in trauma, particularly the area of sexual abuse–the recovery of adult survivors. She is also an independent freelance writer and artist.
Binoy Chacko holds BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering and MA from SAIACS. He also helps out with MA Online Leadership Program at SAIACS.
Sunil A.P finished his M.Phil from SAIACS, Bengaluru in 2015. He served as a youth minister in Pune for seven years before moving to Udaipur with his family to teach at Filadelfia Bible College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, where he is the HOD of Pastoral Theology and Counselling Department.
Samuel Vaiphei currently serves as Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) in Kolkata. His interest is in Theology of Governance, Complex Systems, Geopolitics and Science & Religion; the latest of which he teaches occasionally to Seminary students.
Rev. Francis Neil Gico Jalandon is an ordinated minister of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches. He is currently serving Central Philippine University as Associate Pastor of the University Church and part-time faculty of the College of Theology
John Lathrop is a graduate of Zion Bible College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is an ordained minister with the International Fellowship for Christian Assemblies. He has written for a number of Christian publications and has authored several books.
Susan Ann Samuel is a Law student now pursuing her studies in Government Law College, Trivandrum, Kerala. She recently authored the book "Unseen Yet Seen".
Pranitha Timothy is a Human Rights Defender and a Senior Consultant at Justice and Hope.
Ankit Harry has been working with UESI for last 18 years. He has completed Master of Theology in New Testament from UTC, Bangalore.
Sam George, PhD is the Executive Director of Parivar International, a Christian family ministry among the Indian diaspora.
Larry Russi is the senior pastor of Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church, Everett, Massachusetts and has a Master of Arts degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Tony Watkins is a speaker and writer on media, culture and Christian faith, and on the Old Testament prophets. He works both independently and in partnership with a number of organisations.
Joanne Philip is currently doing her medical internship and is passionate about serving God. She enjoys hiking, cooking and playing piano.
Blesson Philip completed his Master of Theology from SAIACS. He currently serves on the faculty of theology at Filadelfia Bible College, Udaipur.
Immanuel Ebbie Francis is the Founder of Martoos Dare to Live Movement – a movement that concentrates on the simplicity of pure devotion to Jesus Christ.
Janet Halford worked as a teacher and education consultant in England. She is currently in a voluntary support role for students in Udaipur, India.
Sreeja Sunil is teaching a course on Health Education at Filadelfia Bible College while also pursuing her Ph.D in Psychology from MLSU, Udaipur.
Peter Prem Kumar and Sally Grace Peter are trained in Pastoral Care and Counselling. They are also founders of FACT– Family Assistance through Counselling and Training, a family ministry based in Pondicherry.
Joycy Inbuon Francis is currently assisting a church plant in the city of Bangalore. She holds a M.Phil in missiology from Mysore University through SAIACS, Bangalore.
Jeremiah Duomai, Director of Research (Honorary), Theological Research and Communication Institute, New Delhi.
Paul Cornelius earned his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the Regional Secretary, Asia Theological Association, India.
Julian Panga serves in pastoral ministry and in theological training as well as actively engages the Youth and Working Professionals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has a M.Tech from RMIT University (Melbourne) and a M.Div from SAIACS (Bangalore).
Johnny Desai worked with Indian Evangelical Mission for 22 years. Since 2002, he has been serving with Evangelical Fellowship of India along with his wife Koki Desai.
Manu Prabhakar works as educationist who has helped many start-ups to establish themselves in the field of education and make it widely available to the masses.
Andrews Nathan Paul served as Executive Vice-President of Business Development at Lavasa Corporation Ltd.
John Dayal is Member of the National Integration Council and Secretary General of All India Christian Council.
Ashley Benjamin is a Software Engineer turned Church planter. Pastor of Shelter House Church, Bangalore.
Banu Iralu did her D.Min from SAIACS. She is an Associate Professor at Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechu-Zubza, Nagaland, where she teaches Counseling and is also involved in Youth and Family ministries.
C D Saeker has been living in South East Asia since 2004. He is a linguist, translator, and translation consultant.
C D Saeker has been living in South East Asia since 2004. He is a linguist, translator, and translation consultant.
Dr Balu Savarikannu teaches Old Testament at Hindustan Bible Institute & College in Chennai.
Mr. Biju George holds a Masters degree in Naval Architecture from the IIT Kharagpur. Currently the General Manger at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, a Defence Public Sector undertaking, he actively participates in the ministry of UESI and RZIM Life Focus
Joanna Pearl is a psychologist, currently working with Urban India Ministries, Bangalore, as a content writer and a teacher. Her key interests are in the areas of mental health care and sexual trauma.
Sabina Tagore Immanuel is a writer and blogger. She and her husband, Immanuel, are part of NLAG Church, Little Mount, Chennai, where they serve as elders and life coaches.
Stephen Paul is a graduate of SAIACS and is presently coordinating South Asia Study Bible project alongside teaching at Filadelfia Bible College.
Abhishikta Satpathy is the pastor of Delhi Bible Fellowship (West Delhi). He is passionate and dedicated to build Christian leaders in North India.
Caroline Found is a long-term volunteer with St Matthews Educational Society. She encourages creative activities to assist in teaching English.
Ruth Davidar Paul is a freelance writer and editor who currently lives in Chennai. She has published a children’s book, “The Secret of Fair Haven.”
Varghese “Biju” Thomas served for more than 20 years in pastoral ministry and currently teaches practical theology at SAIACS, Bengaluru, besides serving as the chaplain.
Amar Pandey is Academic Dean of Nepal Theological College, Kathmandu. He is the author of To What End the Sabbath? An Exegetical Study (ISPCK), Understanding Christian Ministry (Ekta Books), and Understanding Your Call: Hearing God’s Voice and Knowing His Will (CWI).
Tanya lives in Sri Lanka with her husband (Roshan) and sons (Daniel and Joshua). She is a freelance writer, a freelance editor (who edits for Langham Partnership and Asia Theological Association) and the Language Editor for the South Asia Study Bible project. She is the author of ‘Marriage Matters’ – a book for Christian couples.
Mark Raja is a digital product designer in the software industry. He is a graduate from the Fine Arts discipline and the founder of the Integrated Arts Movement.
Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup is the Presbyter in Charge of the Green Park Free Church, Diocese of Delhi, of the Church of North India. He holds a PhD in OT/Dead sea Scrolls from the University of Cambridge, UK. He is also in the Committee of Bible Translation (CBT) of the New International Version (NIV).
Aolemba Jamir from Kohima, Nagaland, is doing his MDiv final year at SAIACS, Bangalore. He enjoys singing, nature, a good cup of coffee, and found a recent appreciation for reading.
Dr. M. Thomas Kishore is an Additional Professor in the department of Clinical Psychology in the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He works with children and adolescents.
Sayanora Sathyadass is a homeschooling mom for about fifteen years. She has just recently published her book, Precious Pain.
Dr. James Levi Mathew earned his PhD (Fuller Theological Seminary) under the mentorship of world-class anthropologist Dr. Dale Kietzman in the field of Christian Leadership. He is a writer and serves as a Christian minister in Houston
Selena George is a medical and psychiatric social worker, and co-founder of the NGO headstreams (www.headstreams.org).
Billy Paul Ebenezer is a corporate trainer, relationship counsellor and an itinerant evangelist. He has worked in MNC's like Oracle, Infosys & Wipro for over 15 years. Currently, he resides in Chennai with his wife Julia. Together, they raise their five-year old daughter named Avigail.
Jonathan Abraham is the Issachar Initiative Coordinator for Development Associates Initiatives, a leadership development group based in New Delhi. He is a graduate of Denver Seminary.
Shibu John is the Assistant Pastor at Christian Believers Church, Jaipur. He is a passionate speaker and writer for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Dr. Steven W. Guest is former professor of OT at SAIACS, Bangalore and currently serves as professor of Biblical Studies at Baptist Theological College/Cebu Graduate School of Theology in Cebu, Philippines.
Monica C. Paul has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and is interested in books, music and learning new languages.
Hirendra Prasad has earned his M.Th (NT) from Hindustan Bible Institute in 2014 and is currently serving as Dean of Academics in Church On The Rock Theological Seminary, Visakhapatnam.
Deborah is a MSW and works with Partnership Development Team at International Justice Mission.
Dr Idicheria Ninan was a Langham scholar at Wycliff Hall, Oxford. He has taught at SAIACS, Bangalore & IPC Theological Seminary, Kottayam. He serves on the board of several NGOs and mission agencies.
Anand Barkataki holds an M.A. in Theology from South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) in Bangalore (India), and is currently in his final year of M.Sc. Counseling Psychology at Sampurna Montfort College, Bangalore (India).
Cyril Georgeson is an itinerant apologist, teacher and writer who has previously served as Director (Public Engagement) in Interserve and Lead Apologist at RZIM India. Having lived in Mumbai, Delhi and Nasik, he is now based in Pune with his wife Annie and their two daughters Joanna & Joni.
Sovan Kumar Mallick hails from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He holds a Master of Theology degree in History of Christianity from COTRTS, currently serving as a faculty member with Filadelfia Bible College and Seminary.
Having finished his M.Th in Theology from SAIACS, served as faculty at COTRTS, Visakhapatnam for 5 years, and currently serves as pastor at The Living God Pentecostal Church, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Thomas Mathew is a pastor from Trivandrum, Kerala. He is currently pursuing M.Th. (New Testament) at SAIACS.
Noel Gurung, having studied MDiv in Theology from SAIACS, currently serves in ministry. His interests are writing poems and stories, travelling, and photography.
Dr. Sumangala Daniel worked in the medical field (as an Ophthalmologist) and resides in Bangalore with her husband and daughter. She discovered that the Lord often comforted her through hard times with poems and songs. She hopes, in turn, it will comfort others too.
Dr Sharyn Maxwell is a specialist developmental and copy editor in Christian and health-related subject areas. She was formerly a senior academic in various UK universities. Her primary role in academia was leading the development and management of postgraduate education programmes in medicine, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary programmes.
Roselina Vundi is an MTh graduate, currently working as a Digital Marketing Copy Writer in an Advertising Company. She loves reading psychology and enjoys engaging with people in interesting conversations.
Gideon Phaltual is an MDiv graduate from SAIACS, currently pursuing MTh in Old Testament. He loves reading, writing and preaching, music and sports.