Welcome, and thank you so much for stopping by my personal site! I’m genuinely delighted you’re here.
First and foremost, I am a pastor, a theologian, and an author.
My life’s great calling has been such a wonderful journey, weaving together the warmth of the church and the vibrant energy of the classroom. For over two decades, I had the immense privilege of serving as a seminary professor in India—spending many treasured years on the faculty at Union Biblical Seminary, first in Yavatmal and later in Pune. During that time, I wore many hats, serving as Academic Dean, Head of the Department of Biblical Studies, and walking alongside so many wonderful students and colleagues. Today, even though I’ve retired from formal full-time teaching, I am still blessed to continue sharing and teaching online through the Core Institute for Christian Excellence (CICE.ONLINE), the extension ministry of the congregation I founded twenty years ago.
I also have the great joy of serving as the Senior Pastor of the Community of the Redeemed (www.coreindia.org).
My academic path has taken me to some fascinating places. I began by studying chemistry and earning my Bachelor of Science, then answered the call to ministry with a Bachelor of Divinity from Union Biblical Seminary. From there, I pursued a Master of Theology in Old Testament at United Theological College in Bangalore, and later added a Master of Psychology through IGNOU, which has deeply enriched how I pastor and connect with people. Eventually, my academic curiosity led me to the University of Sheffield in the UK, where I earned my PhD in Biblical Studies, diving deep into the fascinating scribal practices of the First Isaiah scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Though my roots run deep in Kerala, I now live, study, and write in the vibrant city of Bangalore, where I continue pouring my heart into ministry, writing, and theological reflection every single day.
If you’d like to explore my writing, you’ll find my books displayed right on the Books tab—available in print and eBook formats on Amazon and elsewhere. You can also explore various book chapters and articles over on the Articles tab.
Thank you again for visiting, and I hope you find something here that encourages and inspires you!
