G. Raja Rao: Lord’s Prophetic Trumpet

G. Raja Rao, born in 1937, overcame early challenges of limited education and speech to become a prominent Telugu evangelist, authoring 94 books. His ministry led to the establishment of 12 churches across multiple states. Known for humility and dedication, he significantly impacted Telugu Christian literature before his passing in 2012.

Punalur Chackochan: The Lamp of Punalur

Parayil Itty Chacko, a pioneering missionary from Kallisery, Kerala, significantly influenced the spread of the Kerala Brethren Assembly movement in the early 20th century. His dedicated evangelism in Punalur brought many to faith, including Sister Mary, whose legacy advanced missionary efforts across India and abroad, inspiring numerous future ministers.

Mammen Kurian: Who will go for us?

(1912-1997) A brief biography of Mammen Kurian, Kallissery, Kerala Mammen Kurian had the zeal of Evangelization like his maternal uncle Moothampakkal Sadhu Kochukunju Upadeshi. He was actively involved in Church planting ministry. It was February …

P L Patoley: First brethren Missionary from Maharashtra

(1915-1981)Any account of the dispersion of the gospel in the city of Mumbai and to the people of the land of Maharashtra would be incomplete without mentioning the contribution of Brother P L Patoley. He …

Mahakavi K V Simon: Martin Luther of Kerala

(1883-1944) Poetry is a language in which man explores his own amazement according to Christopher Fry. In agreement to this the writer has penned this biography of one who experienced the amazement of being saved …

Harold McGregor: Guided by the Master

Harold was born into a Christian family in New Zealand and was saved very early in his life. His family had a godly heritage. Two of his aunts were missionaries; one with the South Seas …

S. Prabhudas: ‘Apostle Paul’ of Andhra

A biography of Late Br. S. Prabhudas of Nandyal, A.P (1922-2010) Br. Prabhudas hailed from the family of Mr. Venkata Reddy of Pulivendula (originally of Balapanur, a hamlet of Pulivendula); a staunch Hindu and a …

Herbert Handley Bird: He Had Wings for Christ

(1795-1853)Herbert Handley Bird was one of the pioneers in the dissemination of the gospel in the Indian subcontinent. He would proudly wear sandwich boards proclaiming the gospel, and was responsible for the salvation of several …

E. P. Varghese: Faithful in the Heavenly Father’s business

(1897-1984) The beginnings The late Br. E.P. Varghese was born in a business family in the year 1897, at Angamally in Ernakulam District of Kerala state in South India. He was born of godly parents …

Lonappan Upadeshi: A Pioneer Missionary at Angamally, Kerala

(1867-1967) “For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory.” ( Romans 11:36) Early Life and Calling T.D. Lonappan alias Thayil Lonappan Upadeshi was born as the …