Pastor Benny P. Chacko is the coordinator of our mission stations in North India. He mainly oversees the works int he states of Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Odisha. Since he took over in October of 2022, he has made two visits to Uttarakhand and one visit to Bihar. He is currently residing in Delhi and has a church ministry under AGNI.

He will be making frequent visits to our mission stations and providing us updates of the mission stations and the workers. Pastor Benny was the coordinator of the AG Malayalam District North India Mission Department, until he took charges of a church in Delhi.

The church was started by Rev Saji Thekkannattil and Sis Sherly Saji in the year 2003. At present, 120+ believers are regularly coming to the Sunday worship service. We are comprises 7 house churches and we conduct cottage meetings for the surrounding families.

We are working among native people called Garhwali, Nepali, and Bhojpuri people. God is doing wonders and miracles in the church. Each Sunday, new people and families are coming for deliverance.

Pastor Saji is supported by his family Sister Sherly Saji, Mr. Andrew Emmanual, and Miss Achsah Sherry.

Pr. Vikram Singh and wife Rakhi minister in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. They have started fellowship in different homes, with the concept of house churches. The Lord is establishing His word through signs and wonders. Members are being taught the importance of baptism and few of them are ready to take baptism. They are planning to reach out more souls and to start more house churches in 2023. Please uphold him and his family in prayers, so that the Lord may use them in the ministry and also bless them with children.

Pr. Baldev Singh Panwar, works in Barkot Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Majority of the population consists of farmers and labourers. Three members have decided to take Baptism. Church meetings are are conducted in a believers’ house. Pr. Balldev’s wife Sis. Sushila Devi is a cancer patient and is undergoing treatment. They have 4 children, Vikash Panwar, Khushi Panwar, Abhishek Panwar, and Mahina Panwar. Please uphold Sis. Sushila in your prayers and also for the enlargement of the ministry.

In 2017 Pr. Deepak Kumar and his family started fellowship among Kumaoni language group in Uttarakhand. They have began a tuition center in 2 villages in order to get connected to the villagers. They were able to reach out to more than 500 families with the Gospel last year. They have a deep passion to reach out to children and youth through various means this year. They are planning to start house churches in different places. Pr. Deepak is married to Sis Pinky and they have 2 children, Gangandeep, Gunjan.

Bihar is a state in Eastern India. Our ministries in Bihar are supported by 5 pastors.

Pr. Arun Rishi and family work in the Katihar District in Bihar. He focuses on 7 villages in the surrounding areas. The villages are Madwa, Janatigram, Kolasi, Vishapur, Kadhagela, Naigachia, and Barinagar. Weekly meetings are held in these villages. Last year 16 believers got baptism. This year he is planning to reach out to 3 more new villages. He has set out plans to equip women for ministry, disciple believers for ministry training, and expansion into new villages. Pr. Arun Rishi is married to Sis. Rajya Devi and they have 3 children.

Pr. Rajesh Rishi, and his family works in Baharkhal, Chetariapir, Parmandpu, Kajhan Kothi, which are 3 villages in Katihar district in Bihar. He is also working in 1 village in the nearby district of Purina. He desires to train new leaders to reach out to the villages. They would like to construct a church building. Please uphold this work in prayers. Pr. Rajesh is married to Khushbu Kumari, and they have five daughters.

Pr. Dilip Kumar works in Falka, Puthia, in Katihar District of Bihar. He started this work in July 2014. He is mainly focusing on 4 villages in the Katihar district - Shabda, Pothia, Bhangaha, and Tapua. He is also working in 3 other villages in Rupauli block in the Purina District - Tikapatti, Bairiya, Gaddi. They have six leaders. The team is planning to conduct discipleship training programs for youth and women. Pr. Dileep is married to Sis. Mishtu Kumari and they are blessed with 2 Children, Anand Kumar, Vaibhav Kumar.

Pr. Sanjay Kumar Anoop works in the village of Siswa In the District of West Champaran in Bihar. He focuses mainly in 30 villages of the block. They have 7 house churches. He is planning to reach out to new villages. Kindly pray for the furtherance of this work. Pr. Sanjay and his wife Sis. Sandhya Devi have 3 children, Sachin Kumar, Sudhir Kumar, Rajneesh Kumar.

Pr. Zafir Alam Ansari is married to Najma Khatoon. God has blessed them with 3 children - Tanbir Alam, Tauqeer Alam, Khushab. They work in Narkatiaganj in West Champaran District of Bihar. He focuses mainly in Manatang, Gaunaha, and 15 villages of the block. They have 5 churches. There are other attendees who come and attend the services. They are planning to conduct training programs to equip women and children. They are preparing to reach out to more villages. Kindly pray for the family and the growth of the ministry.

Odisha is a state in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. This region is supported by 6 pastors.

Pr. Bisikesan Naik works in Letingia in Kandhamal District of Odisha. Pr. Bisikeshan is a survivor of the Kandhamal riot and is now working among the Kui tribals. This area is also known for Naxalite activities. Ps. Bisikeshan is married to Sis. Snehalatha Nayak and they have 3 children Gladson, Gulsan, and Ralsan. Please uphold this family as they try to reach the tribals with the Gospel.

Pr. David Digal is married to Sis. Archana Digal. They work in Saktivihar Saliasahi in Bhubaneswar Dist. in Odisha. He is doing ministry among Tribals and Adivasi groups of Munda, Kuie, Teli, and Bramhin community, Pana. They are conducting youth meetings and children’s programs. They also have women’s meetings and elders meetings. Regular Sunday school and fasting prayer and Gospel outreach programs through tract and Bible distribution are conducted. Pr. David has faced several challenges against the ministry over there. Presently he is conducting services in a rental hall - he is planning to do charity support for widows and orphans. Pr. David and Sis. Archana have one daughter, Adarsha Digal.

Pr. Gautam works in Terabadi in Kandhamal District in Odisha. He is married to Sis. Rakhima Digal. Pr. Gautam is also a victim of the Kandhamal riot. He also works among the Kui tribals. Pray for the enlargement of the ministry in this village of Terabadi.

Pr. Samson Pradhan is married to Sis. Rajlin Pradhan. They minister at the AG Ebenezer Church, in Dhakarbadi, in Kandhamal (Dist) of Odisha. Members are conducting cottage meetings, youth meetings, ladies meetings and Sunday worship service. Kindly pray for the furtherance of this ministry. Pr. Samson and Sis. Rajlin have 2 children, Aradhana, and Anjelina.

Pr. Soloman Pradhan is married to Sis. Rejina Pradhan. God has blessed them with 3 children, Blessy Pradhan, Sudeepta Pradhan, and Reshma Pradhan. They minister in the AG church at Jibubadi in Odisha. This Church is located in a tribal area with a very low literate population. By the grace of God, the Church is seeing gradual growth. They conduct youth meetings, ladies meetings, cottage meetings, special meetings and Sunday School on a regular basis. Please uphold this work so that God will help to see progress in this area. The Gospel has to reach many more in this area.

Pr. Sania Palaka works in Padmapur in Raygada District of Odisha. This locality is a mixed community from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Pr. Sania offers tuition to needy children and thereby reaches their families with the good news. Pr. Sania is married to Sis. Sudharani and she is a cancer patient undergoing treatment. They have one daughter, Mercy Palaka.

Rev. John Mark, Presbyter, Davangere section in Central District of SIAG (Karnataka). It’s my privilege to assist Christ AG - NY Mission Department in their partnership with Karnataka Mission. Currently we have 30 churches in the Davangere Section of the Central District Council of SIAG. Christ AG Missions is supporting 6 missionaries from our section. I appreciate and thank Rev. George P. Chacko, Church Board members and Mission Department for your vision and concern of Karnataka. We are praying for all of you. Please uphold our District and the ministry in your prayers.

Pr. Laxman K.S, works as the founder Pastor of New Hope Christ AG Church at Harappanahalli. He is a ‘License to Preach’ Certificate holder of Central District Council. Christians are a minority in this village. More than 30 members are gathering in a rented house where Pr. Laxman resides. He is married to Sis. Sangeetha. God has blessed them with three children, Jothi, Paul Santheep, and Paul Santhesh. They seek your continued prayers for the growth of the ministry.

Pr. J.K.Lokesh, is a ‘License to Preach’ Certificate holder of Central District Council. More than 85 members are regularly attending the fellowship in a rented building. Pastor Lokesh and his wife are highly qualified couples who have dedicated their life for Tribal ministry. Pr. Lokesh is married to Sis. Damini K.S. They are Blessed with two children, Rishab and Janavi. Kindly uphold this family and their ministry in your prayers.

Pr. Dyamakkara Manjappa, a ‘License to Preach’ Certificate holder of Central District Council works as the founder Pastor of Loka Ratshaka Christ AG Church at Haluvagalu, a remote village located 60 kms from Davangere city. More than 75 members regularly attend the service under a sheet roofed building. Pr. Manjappa was met with an accident which led to him losing his left hand, but he is very active in ministry with his artificial hand. Pr. Manjappa is married to Sis. Jayalakshmi, and they have two children, Prateek, and Shinchana. Please pray for this family.

Pr. Guddappa holds a ‘License to Preach’ Certificate of Central District Council. He is the founder Pastor of Carmel Christ AG Church at Byadgi, a Panchayath headquarter town. Byadgi town is located at the border of Kavery district, 60 kms. from Davangere city limits. Mrs. S.K. Rani, his wife, and two children, Athishy and newborn daughter, Sahana Abhigail, live together in a rented house. The Church meetings are held in this house. This town has a very low Christian population. Kindly pray for this ministry and his family.

Pr. Krishna is a Christian Worker’ Certificate holder of Central District Council. He has started a pioneer work at Nallakunta, Holy Christ AG Church. This is a remote village, located 40 km from Davangere city. It is a branch church of Holy Prayer AG Church of Bada Cross. They gather for the meetings in a rental house. Pr. Joison oversees the ministry of Pr.Krishna. Kindly pray for Pr. Krishna‘s ministry and for his protection.

Mrs. Lalitha (wife of late Pastor. Isaac Samuel) is a ‘Bible Woman’ Certificate holder of Central District Council. She is continuing her husband’s ministry at Shalom Christ AG Church at Vinoba Nagar, one of the outskirts of Davangere city. Pr. Lalitha’s two grown up children, Kenneth and Calvin help her in the ministry. More than 25 members gather in a small rented house in Vinoba Nagar.

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Br. Saji Mathai has been working with us since April of 2022. Br. Saji is an ex- World Vision Community Development Coordinator and also the online editor-in-chief of Goodnews Publications. Br. Saji is coordinating the mission activities with our workers in Kerala. He is also the director of Ray of Love Development Foundation, the Indian Charity operation wing of Christ AG. Br. Saji is married to Sis. Lisha Kurien, a school teacher in Malappuram. They are blessed with two sons, Ashish and Abishek.

Pr. Lal V. Joseph ministers in the town of Marayoor, which is in the Devikulam Taluk in Idukki District. Marayoor is a tourist place and is not far from Munnar. Marayoor is famous for its Sandalwood from the forests in the nearby areas. Marayoor is known for its great civilization from the ancient times onwards. There used to be a very strong presence of Jewish settlement in this area. This area has a mixed population of 60% Tamil speaking people and the rest of them speak Malayalam. Most of them are laborers and farmers. Pr. Lal is married to Sis. Chinnamma Lal - they are blessed with their daugher, Kripa Anna Lal.

Pr. Sibu and family works in Chittilapally, near Amala Hospital in Trishur. This is about 12 km away from Trishur town. There are about 40 believers attending the Sunday service regularly, which is held at the Pastor’s residence. Pr. Sibu has also started a Youth service from this year and is gradually growing. They have also been offered a church building in a second location and wish to start a new service there on Sunday evenings from the month of April. Pr. Sibu’s family consists of his wife Sis. Sonia, Children Harus, Hebsiba, and Helen.

Pr. Jobin George is the Pastor of Assemblies of God Prayer Center, Kanjikuzhy, Idukki. This is a pioneering work which started in 2014. Agriculture is the main income of the residents over here. They started this work in a rented house, still continuing in that. They are praying for a building to be obtained during this year. Pr. Jobin also works as the student coordinator of our Jerusalem Bible Institute. Pr. Jobin and wife, Teena have two daughters, Abigail, and Analia.

Pr. Paul Mala works in Mannuthy which is a pioneer work that started in 2019. Mannuthy is located in the outskirts of Thrissur. Many institutions like Agricultural University and ESAF Bank is located here. A place inhabited by people of various castes and religion. The Church is conducted in a house near the Agricultural University. They conduct public meetings, tract distribution and prayer meetings. Evangelization through letters, praying for public authorities, creating awareness against drugs, dowry and suicide are also part of our ministry. They also gift Bibles to politicians, and government officials. Pr. Paul Mala and his wife, Mercy have two children Brighty, and Brightson. They are involved in ministry for 12 years.

Pr. Vaisakh is married to Sis. Shiny Mol and they are blessed with two children, Ivania Angel, and Ivana Angel. They work in the small town of Cheenivila, Kattakada in Trivandrum District. The work which was started in 2018 is conducting the Sunday service in a rented house. There is no other Pentecostal service in the nearby area. Please remember this family and the Church in your sincere prayers.

Pr. Stephen along with his wife, Sis. Viji Stephen is working in Malayadi in Nedumangaad Taluk, Trivandrum. This is a tribal populated area with people from other walks of religion. Pr. Stephen and his wife are blessed with two sons. They request your committed prayer for this family as they are tilling the hardened ground to sow the seed of the Gospel in Malayadi.

Evg. Samuel J.S. is doing pioneer work at Nettayam, near Trivandrum. They conduct open air meetings, awareness film shows and anti drugs open air meetings. They are still looking for a convenient place to conduct worship. They are still waiting and praying for the successful work in Nettayam. Pr. Samuel is married to Sis. Ancy Samuel. Please uphold them and their ministry in Nettayam in your prayers.

Pr. John Sajeev is working as an evangelist of AG in Maruthamkuzhi. This is a pioneer work which started in 2022. People of different faiths live in this community. Request your fervent prayers for the development of the ministry in this unreached area.

Pr. Sabumon Lazar is working in Manappuram in Trivandrum. This is also a pioneer work. They wer currently meeting in a small rental house and started working in this area. Religious persecution has taken place in the past in this area and a worship centre was closed. They are praying and fasting for souls. Please pray for their family and ministry and their protection in this sensitive area. Sis. Jayasree is Pr. Sabumon’s wife and they have two daughters Thirzah J. Sabu and Thabitha J. Sabu.

Pr. Saju Philip and family is currently doing Ministry in Chandanakavala near Thopramkudy, Idukki District since Feb. 2022. By the grace of God their ministry is growing up smoothly in this village area. Their church has become a platform for various Pastors Fellowship, Ladies Fellowship and Children’s Ministry. His family consist of parents, wife and two daughters. Since 2022, he began working in evangelism ministry in nearby areas along with Bethel Bible College (HMC) students by sharing the Gospel with nearby villages and distributing tracts and bibles. By the grace of God, there is good acceptance of the work in this area.

Pr. Jose Mathew is married to Sis. Sulabha Jose. They have two children, Kevin Jose and Hensa Jose. Pr. Jose Mathew works in Mahe, also known as Mayyazhi. It is a part of the Union Territory of Puducherry, formerly part of the French colony. Mahe shares it borders with Kannur and Kozhikode districts of Kerala. Mahe is a municipality consisting of 15 wards with a population of around 5000 residents. Christ AG work started here in 2020, but was very hard to reach out during the COVID period. Fasting prayer, evangelism, and church meetings are held regularly.

Pr. Isaac Abraham and family are working in Vazhakkad Panchayat in Malappuram District. There are no Christian churches or Christians in the surrounding 7 Panchayats. Many locals come for prayer, but they are not steady attendees. Presently there are 15+ attendees who come for regular worship. They try to reach the community through house visits, outreach programs, and Christmas programs. Pr. Isaac Abraham and wife Suni Mathew, have two sons, Allen Issac and Abin Issac.