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John Kurian

John Kurian is commended by Puthuppally Brethren Church in 1986. He is an itinerant preacher and teacher and travels around the globe fulfilling this ministry. He has a special burden for the youth and families. He teaches in various Bible colleges in India and South Korea. John has written few books. He and his wife Betty reside in Kottayam, Kerala.

Joy John

Joy John is a professor in the department of Theological Studies and selected courses in Christian Education at the Asian Christian Academy in Hosur. He is one of the elders in Hosur Brethren Assembly, a resource person for children's ministry, a guest lecturer at graduate-level colleges, and a prolific speaker at conferences and seminars.

Samuel Thomas

Evg. Samuel B Thomas has been serving the Lord along with his family in Mathura (UP) since 2007, after he resigned from his secular job. He is an itinerant preacher and teacher of the Word of God. He is also involved in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Leadership as well, to equip believers in the Word and encourage youths and families in missions. He is the Chairman of Deeksha Bible Training Institute, Mathura, that conducts various online courses in Theology, Discipleship and echoes from the mission field.

Harbhushan Ravna

Harbhushan Ravna serves the Lord with his family, residing in Rajnandgaon. They are in fellowship with the Christian Assembly, Anupam Nagar, Rajnandgaon.

Jim Mathew

A slave of Christ, called and sent to serve him.

Stephen K Thomas

Stephen K Thomas is an industrialist based in Chennai, where he was born and raised. Alongside his professional career, he is actively involved in various Assembly based Ministries. Deeply passionate about Missions and Literature ministries, He is especially committed to serving among youth and children, dedicating his time and resources to initiatives that nurture faith, growth, and community transformation.

John Mathew

John Mathew is a born-again believer who began his spiritual journey at a young age at the Bhopal Brethren Assembly. For the past 20 years, he has been working in the secular social development sector. Currently residing in Nagpur with his wife, Mikhal, and son, they balance their jobs with involvement in several Lord's ministries in and around the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

John George

John George is an elder at Jaipur Brethren Assembly. He is a board member of the Steward Association in India and of NIBI, Alwar. He is also the treasurer of SA8 in the Gideons Ministry and has ⁠around 30 Years of Experience in Various Companies

D.John Moses

D.John Moses is a commended worker of the Ephratah Christian Brethren Assembly, Nandikotkur, in 1991. Serving the Lord in Hermon Assembly, Kurnool. He serves the Lord as an Evangelist, Pastor, and teacher, and also travels to various places for ministry. He has a special burden for youth, families and teaching in the Assemblies Bible Training Institute. He and his wife Kiranmai with their son Jonathan reside in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Johnny Varghese

Johnny Varghese grew up in Goa. He became a disciple of Christ while studying engineering in Mumbai. He is involved in personal evangelism, Bible teaching, apologetics, congregational singing/music, and discipling young people. For his living, he teaches physics to students who are preparing for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology at Allen Career Institute. He and his wife Siby are in fellowship with Bethesda Assembly, Thane.

Sesan Abraham

Sesan Abraham is born and brought up in Bhopal and has been working in the Secular field for the last 30 years. Along with his job, he is involved in different ministries in North India and has a passion to work amongst youths and Children. He is a Board member of Steward Association in India, Emmaus Ministry and SBS .

Robin Baby

Robin Baby (Jiby Pallipad) is a passionate youth mentor who has dedicated his life to nurturing young believers in their walk with Christ. He is the founder of Talmid House Ministries, a unique discipleship venture committed to intentional spiritual formation and mission-oriented living. His wife, Merina, serves alongside him, especially in the day-to-day life and ministry at Talmid House. Together, they create a Christ-centred environment where young people are shaped to live as true disciples. They are blessed with two daughters, Juana (11) and Janet (6).

Dr. Solomon Das

Dr Solomon Das from Uttarakhand is a Business Consultant with a PhD in Biotechnology. As a youth leader and elder of a Church, he is passionately engaged in training young people for the Lord and in mission activities.

Dharmaraj Gangadharan

Dharmaraj Gangadharan is a bible teacher, a moral educator, motivational speaker and counselor for children, teens & youths. He is also engaged with various bible training institutions in equipping young ones in the Word of God. He serves along with SBS (Suviseshakan Balasangham) and functions as one of the general secretaries. He is blessed to serve the Lord with his wife Susan. God blessed them with a son, Doron (11yrs).

Benson Mathew

Benson Mathew joyfully serves the Lord along with his family in Pakhanjore. He received God’s call to ministry while in grade 12, and since then, God has been faithfully leading and shaping his journey in His service. Over the years, the Lord has graciously given Benson opportunities to serve in various ways—discipling believers, teaching God’s Word, and building up the local church. He carries a deep burden for shepherding believers with love and truth, helping them grow into mature disciples of Christ. He has a special passion for reaching and mentoring youth and teens, guiding them to stand firm in their faith amidst the challenges of this world. Preaching and teaching Scripture is not just a responsibility but a joy and privilege that Benson holds close to his heart. By God’s grace, he desires to be faithful in equipping others for ministry, strengthening the body of Christ, and making His name known in both word and deed.

Dr. Stephen John Nanda

Dr. Stephen John Nanda is an evangelist with the Gospel Hall Brethren Assembly, Bhubaneswar, and serves as the Principal and Academic Dean at Harvest Training Academy. He coordinates various ministries across Odisha, focusing on evangelism, teaching, and leadership development. Passionate about God’s Word, he is committed to equipping believers and proclaiming the Gospel. Dr. Stephen John Nanda is blessed to serve alongside his wife Ann Navya, and they are parents to two daughters, Sohanna (10) and Sophia (4). He desires to see Christ glorified and live transformed through His Word.

Aby Joseph

Aby George has been serving the Lord in Alwar since 2000. He now holds the responsibility of NIBI as Managing Trustee and Academic Dean.

Dr. Johnson Satya

Dr. Johnson Satya was born and raised in a Christian family in Andhra Pradesh. After completing post-graduation in zoology and a Master's degree in System Management, he responded to God’s call to ministry in the Godavari area. He holds a Doctor of Divinity and serves as faculty in various bible schools in Andhra Pradesh. He was a student counsellor, and his passion is to equip believers. He was also a digital content writer. He is currently working with children and youth.

Dr. Winsy Abraham

Dr. Winsy Abraham is a native of Bhopal (MP) and having worked in Indore (MP) for over 17 years in an IT company, now works in a School in Kargil as a School Principal. His family includes his wife, Ruby Joy and children Rachael (16yrs) and Reuben (14yrs).

Roby Thomas

Roby Thomas had a career as a banker for more than two decades. He received the calling for full-time ministry in 2017, He is currently residing in Kottayam, Kerala, with his wife Jean and children Daniel, Rachel and Sarah.

James George

James George works as the Chief Manager - HR in ESAF Small Finance Bank. He has a passion for missions and continues to be involved in the UESI ministry, which he associated with from his college days. He is passionate about the ministry among the youth in the assemblies and the Lord's Vineyard in North India.. His wife, Dr. Lizby Anu Mathews, and children Jeremiah James & Jemimah James reside in Nagpur, and they practice an Open Home policy. They fellowship with the believers at the Christian Brethren Assembly, Nagpur

Abhilash Thomas

Abhilash Thomas, a native of Katni, Madhya Pradesh, is serving the Lord as an Evangelist in his hometown assembly. He pursued his Masters in Theology from ACA- ETS, Hosur. He's actively involved in church ministries, youth ministries and serves as Principal of Katni Brethren Training Institute. He also serves as the Registrar of Hope Academy of Theology and Sciences. He participates in various ministries across the Katni region, passionately teaching God's Word. Abhilash is blessed with a loving family - his wife, Feba Susan, and their son, Evaan Aby Thomas (2).

Emmanuel C. Abraham

Emmanuel C. Abraham was born and raised in Delhi, India. After completing high school, he responded to God’s call to ministry, deeply moved by Ephesians 3:8–9. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Brethren Bible Institute and serves as faculty at Hope Academy of Theology and Sciences in Bhopal. He is also a visiting faculty at North India Bible Institute, Alwar, and teaches at several other Bible colleges across India. Emmanuel pastors a local church in East Delhi and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Biblical Studies at Cornerstone University in Michigan. His passion is to equip believers for gospel-centered living and Christ-exalting ministry.

Shefferson Shalu

Sheffin is a teacher at Life Academy, a mission school in Pakhanjore, . He serves alongside his wife, Ruby, who also teaches there. They are blessed with three daughters. As a family, they are actively involved in their church, focusing on teaching and discipling others in their walk with Christ

Ravi Kumar (Richard Gharru)

Ravi Kumar was born and brought up in a non-believer family. He was saved by faith through grace in the year of 2004 at the age of 19. The Lord called Ravi to serve Him as a pioneer servant in his native place, Abohar, which is located on the border of Punjab, Rajasthan and Pakistan. God helped him to start 4 assemblies in their surrounding areas. Ravi has the vision to plant churches. He got married to Kashish (wife) and is blessed with 2 children, Amy (Daughter), Daniel (Son). He loves to share the Gospel, preaching & counselling.

Amit Kapse

Amit Kapse graduated from Brethren Bible Institute Kerala in 2010 and was commended by Bhilai Brethren Assembly in 2012. He has been taking care of Pastoral care in a newly established Assembly - Bible Prarthana Satsang, Bhilai since 2017. He is involved mainly in Evangelism, discipleship, Bible Teaching, training & counselling. He is a first-generation Christian and is being used in various ways for the Glory of God. Amit is blessed with a loving family: his wife, Sujita, his two sons, Anugrah and Shalom, and his daughter, Abiya.

Ashish Singh Parihar

Ashish Singh Parihar was born and brought up in a non-Christian background, but was saved by His grace & mercies. Presently, he is serving the Lord at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Lord is using him in a very different way locally and nationally, through the teaching and the preaching of the word.

Biswajit Das

Biswajit Das is from West Bengal, currently serving the Lord in Delhi in Shalom Assembly Mayur Vihar Phase-1. He has a burden towards the youngsters who go through many challenges in their youth. He is married to Sannuthi and is blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Tabitha.

Surenthiran Prabhakaran

Surenthiran is an educational counsellor based in Chennai who serves the Lord along with his secular job. He came to know the Lord Jesus Christ when he was 14 years old and since then, he has been active in his local church and has been involved in various ministries globally. He has lived in Singapore for 4 years and he got systematic training of God’s word through the Christian Education Programme (CEP) in his local assembly there. He has a passion for Christian Apologetics and he frequently teaches the word in various assemblies. He is a Sunday school teacher in his local assembly and is actively involved in youth ministries. He is an able translator as well. He has a great burden to mentor young people and see them equipped for the Lord’s work. He has done his Masters in IT & Business from the Singapore campus of James Cook University Australia and he is currently working as the Regional Director of The University of Law, UK.

Michael Periker

Michael was raised in Belgaum, Karnataka, in a family committed to serving the Lord. He accepted the Lord and was baptized at the age of 23. Since then, he has been actively involved in youth and children’s ministry at Prarthana Bhavan, Belgaum, where he leads the local youth group and helps organize youth camps and Vacation Bible Schools. Coming from a home where his father serves as an evangelist, and alongside his wife who also serves in the church, Michael carries a deep burden to disciple young people — not just spiritually, but also in their everyday life and career. An engineer by education, he currently works as an Operations Manager. He desires to see a generation of rooted, Christ-centered youth making an impact in the world around them.

Tinku John Chacko

Tinku John Chacko was born and raised in Balaghat. He has been an entrepreneur in the investment business since 2007. From a young age, God has used him in translation ministry. He is passionate about encouraging youth and new believers to follow Christ and live a life of discipleship. His family includes his father K. U. Chacko, his wife Charlotte, and their sons Jaeden and Joshua.

Badal Vasantaro Jadhav

Badal Vasantaro Jadhav came to faith at the age of 20, previously coming from a Hindu family. After completing his secular degree in Bachelor of Commerce in 2017, he also completed a Bachelor of Theology before entering the vineyard. He, along with his wife, Laxmi, began working in the Amravati district of Maharashtra in 2022. The first Assembly testimony was established in the Amravati district, and 20-plus brothers and sisters are in fellowship.

Ronny Thomas Abraham

Ronny is an MPhil graduate from IIPS, Mumbai and has been working with an International NGO that fights against modern-day slavery. In his free time, he supports missions, especially in the Northeast in Manipur and in Tripura. He is a part of the Streams of Water ministry. He works with children and young people. He fellowships at Cochin Bible Chapel. Ronny is also on the music team for NAYC 2025.

Shalini Pandey

⁠Shalini is a dedicated high school teacher in Nagpur, Maharashtra, specializing in Social Science. With degrees in Sociology, Finance, Commerce, Education, and Psychology, she brings a rich, multidisciplinary perspective to her teaching. A committed member of the Grace Brethren Assembly for several years, she is also currently pursuing a doctorate in Psychology, continuing her journey of lifelong learning and service.

Dr. Sheena Abraham

Dr. Sheena Abraham was born and brought up in Bhopal and is currently working as a Vice Principal in a school in Indore. Along with her secular job, she has a burden for children and has been involved in children's ministry for the last 25 years. ⁠She is the wife of Sesan Abraham, and they are presently based in Indore, serving the Lord as a family. Sheena is also actively involved in counselling sisters in North India, in sisters' ministries and is a Sunday school teacher of the assembly.

Shiny John

Shiny John is a devoted, God-fearing mother with a passion to serve the Lord, wholeheartedly nurturing family and spiritual growth while involved in local assembly ministries.

⁠Siby Varghese

Siby Varghese, is a homemaker living in Thane. She and her husband Johnny Varghese are in fellowship with Bethesda Christian Assembly. She completed her graduation in B.Sc from Mumbai University and an equivalent of a Master's course in computer programming in the early 2000s. Soon after their marriage, Siby was strongly contemplating continuing with her career as she was performing well and her work was getting recognized. She decided to ask the Lord for His advice, and she was led to believe that God wanted her "availability" in His house. So she quit her secular job for good. Ever since she, along with her husband's support, has been involved in the house of God with various ministries ranging from the kids, the teenagers, the youth, young married women, the middle aged women in sharing the Gospel to unbelievers, in teaching and encouraging women to studying God's Word, teaching the Word to the deaf Hindu background believers in Indian sign language, has an open home ministry as well to name a few.

Vinaya Kumari Damerakula

Vinaya Kumari is from Naidupet. She serves the Lord in full-time ministry near Naidupet and Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her service is among women and children. She is serving with her family. She also serves in music ministry for the glory of God. Her goal is to build families for His work.

Dr. Lizby Anu Mathews

Dr. Lizby Anu Mathews, working as an Assistant Professor in Hislop College, Nagpur, was born and raised in Kerala. During her student life, she was part of the youth ministry in Kerala and thereafter with the UESI focused on college students. As a family they continue their involvement among youngsters and are associated with the UESI ministry in Nagpur. Along with her husband James George and children Jeremiah and Jemimah, she is in fellowship with the Christian Brethren Assembly, Nagpur.

Swaranjali Samal

Swaranjali Samal was born and brought up in Mumbai. She was saved at the age of 15 from a Hindu background. She is currently working as a warden at BITS design school in Kalyan.

Syama S Anish

Syama S Anish was born and brought up in a Hindu family in the state of Kerala. While studying for nursing in Gurugram, she came to know Christ. She was working in Apollo Hospital, Delhi, as a staff nurse. She then got married to Evg. Anish Gurugram and entered into the full-time ministry. For the last 14 years, she has been serving the Lord with her husband in Church planting and in Medical ministry. They have two children - Harsh (13 years) and Aman (11 years).

Rebecca Benson

Rebecca Benson serves the Lord in Pakhanjore, Chhattisgarh, alongside my husband, Benson Mathew. Currently, she is actively involved in ministering to children, youth, and sisters in the region, serving with a heart to see lives transformed by the love and truth of Christ. Her calling to ministry began in her teenage years. She was deeply impacted through the Kerala youth ministry group, where Bro. John Kurian was one of the key speakers. It wasn’t just him, but the entire ministry—especially the Word of God shared in those Bible camps—that stirred a burden in Rebecca to serve in North India. Her decision to enter ministry wasn’t influenced by personal conversations, but by the truth and conviction she received from God’s Word. Since she was raised and encouraged into ministry through such Bible camps, Rebecca truly hopes and prays that God will raise many more people for His work through NAYC. This is her earnest desire.

Sannuthi John

Sannuthi John was born in Andhra to Evg. Bro. M.J.Babu & Sis. Rebecca Babu. and was raised in Delhi. She accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour at age 12 after hearing the Gospel from her mother She was baptized on April 7, 2012. She currently fellowships with Shalom Christian Assembly in Delhi. She strives daily to reflect Christ by loving, forgiving, and showing compassion like Him, while fixing her eyes on Jesus. She serves the Lord alongside her husband, Biswajit Das, and is a joyful mother to their precious daughter, Tabitha.

Maju Aby Joseph

Maju Aby Joseph serves the Lord with her husband, Evg. Aby Joseph in Alwar. She is involved in various sisters' ministries, online and offline, which include teaching sisters in NIBI-NITS. She composes songs in Hindi and Malayalam, translates songs and sings for His glory. Maju is also involved in Sunday school and youth ministry.

Priscilla Jim Mathew

A child of God, a daughter, wife, mother and daughter-in-law... still learning to lean on Jesus.

Ruby Joy

Ruby Joy is a native of Coorg (Karnataka) and having worked in Indore (MP) for over 17 years in an IT company, works in a School in Kargil as an English Lecturer. She is married to Dr. Winsy Abraham and has 2 children – Rachael (16yrs) and Reuben (14yrs).

Dr. Ida Surenthiran

Dr. Ida Surenthiran is a Paediatric Dentist, who was born and raised in Chennai. As a doctor, she’s currently blending her training with a heart for children and a passion for Christ. From a young age, she was set apart for children not only in the dental chair but in the church, on the mission field, and in every corner where young hearts seek hope, believing that investing in young lives is investing in the future of the Church. Rooted in the fellowship of Royapuram Bethany Gospel Church in Chennai, she walks closely with the youth and adolescents, serving as an enthusiastic Sunday school teacher, gifted singer, and sowing seeds of faith to nurture the next generation in truth and grace. Ida lives to glorify God, through hands that heal, words that teach, and a life that sings His praise.

Valentina Michael Periker

Valentina was born and brought up in Belgaum and pursued her education in engineering. She currently works at a financial real estate firm. She came to know the Lord and was saved at the age of 13 during Vacation Bible School (VBS). Since then, she has been actively involved in children’s ministry, particularly among pre-teens and youth aged 12 to 18 years. Her passion for ministering to children began in her early college days through Vacation Bible School (VBS), a calling she continues to pursue with deep commitment. Valentina is married to Michael, who is a strong support in her spiritual journey and is actively involved in youth ministry. Together, they are currently part of the Prarthana Bhavan Assembly, where they continue to serve the Lord faithfully.

Dr. Feba Susan Varkeykunju

Dr. Feba Susan Varkeykunju, born and raised in Bahrain, pursued higher education in Indore, earning her degree in Physiotherapy. She's married to Evg. Abhilash Thomas and they're blessed with a 2-year-old son, Evaan Aby Thomas. Feba serves the Lord alongside her husband and also helps with the accounts work and other needs at HOPE, Bhopal.

Kiran Deep

Kiran Deep was born in the beautiful state of Rajasthan. She was saved in 2008, and since then, her life has been a journey of faith and service. Now married, she and her husband are blessed to serve the Lord together at Hats in Bhopal along with their 2-year-old son, Oliver Bhushan. Alongside being a housewife, she also serves as a girls' warden.

Michelle Rhea Abraham

Michelle Rhea Abraham is currently a third-year university student, pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Human Biology. She has been active with Power to Change (ex-Campus Crusade) ministries on campus, working to share the gospel among university students. She assists her church in the Music and Sunday School Ministries as well as the Sisters’ meetings.