July 2010

Starting of New Courses at HITHA. Please pray that we might have good number of students (Christians in the Marketplace) registering for the courses in Theology, Apologetics and Biblical Greek.

June 2010

The Series of meetings with Rev. Sunder Krishnan till the 3rd and then there is just one other speaking engagement. We will also be preparing for the courses that we will be offering at HITHA from July.

17 & 18, Kurnool: Speaking at a family retreat

May 2010

Teaching at HITHA, preaching in FIVE SUNDAY SERVICES of CBC (Centenary Baptist Church where I am pastor of the English Congregation) and organizing/hosting the short course on "The Book of Romans" with Dr. Quek (6-8) and lecture series with Rev. Sunder Krishnan (31st May to 3rd June), on “Living as Called People in a Driven World” and the following speaking engagements.

2nd (Sunday), Secunderabad: Speaking in the Sunday Service of SBF (Secunderabad Bible Fellowship)

5th (Wednesday), Hyderabad: Planning Meeting for the Series of Meetings with Rev. Sunder Krishnan (5-7 pm) at HITHA Office

16th and 17th (Sunday and Monday), Hyderabad: Speaking in a Discipleship Training Camp (organized by Life in Christ Ministries) at Word and Deed on the Doctrines of the Holy Scriptures, and the Divinity of Jesus Christ and on “The Cost of Discipleship” (Contact Person: Ramanaji – 9440655742)

19-22, Hyderabad: Speaking in the All India Youth Camp of the Church at Antioch (Contact Person: Suskin – 9246844883) at ACTC

SANTHI’S: Santhi has to finish her writing project – writing a commentary on the book of Ruth for the South Asian Bible Commentary as soon as possible now. Please pray for the Lord’s enabling grace to be granted to her to finish this.

7-9, Hyderabad: Speaking at the ENFI (Evangelical Nurses Fellowship of India) Conference – Bible Expositions on the theme (“Behold, they looked at Him and were radiant”)

14-16, Bheemili (Visakhapatnam): Doing Devotional Message on the theme (Eph. 2: 10) at the Lady Graduates’ Regional Conference of the UESI (Union of Evangelical Students of India)-AP/APEGF (Andhra Pradesh Evangelical Graduates’ Fellowship)

27-30, Nambur: Teaching the subject of “Integrated Theology” at the UESI-AP Study Center

April 2010

Speaking in different meetings/setting in Vancouver (Canada) and California (USA) during the First and Second Weeks

1-2, Vancouver: Speaking in a Church (10 am to 12 noon) in their Service and then to speak to some families in the evening (Family Life Seminar).

3rd, San Jose, California: Speaking in the monthly gathering of the Bay Area TCF (Telugu Christian Fellowship) in the evening (6 pm onwards)

4th, San Jose: Speaking in the Easter Day Service of a Church and then speaking in the Easter Outreach Meeting with Hindus, Catholics, etc., in attendance at the CCI (Christ Church of India) from 4 pm.

5-8, New York: Basically to visit some friends and to fellowship with them

9-12, Los Angeles: Speaking in two different churches (in the Sunday Worship Services of Life-Song Community Church, Chino Hills in the morning and East West Community Church, Anaheim in the evening and another event (a full-day Seminar on Saturday)

30th to May 2nd, BHEL (Hyderabad): Public Meetings (evangelistic) being organized by Maharaj and Bhupesh

March 2010

Trip to Australia (all three of us) and then to Canada and USA (Sudhakar alone)

1-3, Kaita, Northland (NZ): Visiting the family of Ravi and Pushpa Bandi (our good and long time friends) for a time of fellowship and informal sharing of God’s Word.

3rd evening 6 pm onwards: A Bible Study at the residence of Luke Polavarapu

4-16, Melbourne, Australia: 1) Speaking (both of us) at the Telugu Christian Fellowship of Melbourne (MTCF) Conference on the 6th and 7th (Contact Person: Dr. Benjamin Prasanth) – combined sessions, a session for women, and a session for the youth. The theme is “Spiritual-Christian Living in a Secular Society” based on the Book of Daniel

2) Preaching at the Tarneit Christian Community Church (10 am to 1 pm) and also speaking in a Youth Meeting in the evening.

18-31, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton, Canada:
Speaking in two week-end conferences of VOM-Canada (Voice of the Martyrs in Toronto and Edmonton) and to a group of Parliamentarians and their wives (an exciting possibility) and also to Pastors and Leaders in Ottawa. I will also be speaking in one Church in each of the cities.

Saturday, March 20th (Toronto) : Conference from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. at City Center Baptist Church, Mississauga where I will speak twice and then answer questions in a Q&A Session – focusing on the “Theology of Persecution and Discipleship.”

Sunday, March 21st (Toronto) : Speaking at City Centre Baptist Church in the 9 am and 11 am services

Tuesday, March 23rd (Ottawa) :Speaking to a Group of Candian Parliamentarians and their spouses on "Persecution of Christians in India, with special reference to Orissa"

Wednesday, March 24th (Ottawa) : Speaking to a group serving internships with Members of Parliament and also students from Augustine College at the Trinity Western University’s Laurentian Learning Centre on “Persecution in India” (followed by a Q&A session).

Saturday, March 27th (Edmonton) :Conference from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Northgate Baptist Church, Edmonton where I will speak twice and then answer questions in a Q&A Session – focusing on the “Theology of Persecution and Discipleship.”

Sunday, March 28th (Edmonton) : Speaking at Northgate Baptist Church in the Sunday morning Service

February 2010

Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics to the M. Div 2nd year students at SABC for three weeks, hosting the lectures with Dr. William Lane Craig, and starting the course Introduction to Christian Apologetics II at HITHA. We will be in New Zealand from around 26th to 3rd March.

23rd to 25th, Auckland: Some time of rest, relaxation, visiting with friends and informally sharing God’s word, and finishing up some backlog work

Friday, 26th: Speaking/doing a Bible Study in the gathering of a Home Group of Elim Church at the residence of Prasad Patchigall

Saturday, 27th: Speaking in a Retreat of the INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (Royal Oak Christian Assembly) - Contact Person: Wesley Raj – both of us would be speaking – one combined session, one youth session, and one women’s session (from 11 am to 3 pm) 7. 30 pm, Shalom Fellowship, Mt. Roskill. Contact persons: Shadrach and Anil – to speak on “Sanctification.”

Sunday, 28th: Speaking in the Sunday Worship of Tabernacle Baptist Church (9:30 am -12:00 noon) and then joining the Musuku families for lunch and fellowship 6:30 pm onwards – a gathering of all the former Wesley College Colleagues who have now been in NZ (with their families) - we will share the word briefly and fellowship with all of them

JANUARY 2010

Organizing things related to the Course Biblical Preaching in Contemporary India (an M. Div level course) that Dr. C. S. Dutt will be offering at HITHA in January (from 4th).

15 and 16 January, Warangal: Speaking to the Youth at Centenary Baptist Church, Hanamkonda in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of their Youth Ministry

27th January, Hyderabad: A Pre-evangelistic Scientific Talk/Lecture in the Saidabad Zone of the EU-EGF

December 2009

6, Nizamabad: Santhi will be speaking evangelistically in a Girls’ Christmas Meeting that the Inter-Collegiate Evangelical Union will be organizing (Contact Persons: Anand Raj and Beula – 9440460101/9490154153).

7-8, Guntur and Vijayawada: I will be speaking evangelistically to several hundreds of students in the Nagarjuna University EU (Evangelical Union) Christmas Meeting on the 7th and in another Christmas Meeting organized by Zion Ministries/Fellowship to reach out to College and University Students and Professionals in Vijayawada.

13, Jammu City: Speaking evangelistically in a Students’ Christmas Meeting organized by the UESI Group (Contact: 9797594472).

16, Anantapur: Speaking evangelistically to several hundreds of Medical Students and Professional in the Anantapur Medical College Christmas organized by the EMFI Group
Santhi will be speaking to College and University students at the Siadabad Zone Evangelical Union organized Evangelistic Christmas meeting (in Hyderabad).

17, Kurnool: Speaking evangelistically in the Christmas Meeting organized by the ICEU at the Sunaina Auditorium to reach out to College and University Students and Professionals (Contact: Bro. Sampath – 9848507605).

18, Hyderabad: Speaking evangelistically at the Christmas Meetings of Vigilant Technologies (4-6 pm) and JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University) Evangelical Union (Contact: 9866540322)

19, Pune: Speaking evangelistically to the higher/top level officials of BSNL in a Christmas Meeting organized by one of the officers who is a Christian

21, Korutla: Speaking evangelistically in the United Christmas Celebrations with all the prominent citizens (Contact: 9912328227)

22, Metpalli: Speaking evangelistically in a Christmas Meeting organized to reach out to the Friends of Other Faiths once again with the prominent citizens (Contact Person: Dr. Satyannarayana Raju – 9959605300).

25, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Christmas Day Service of the Universal Baptist Church (Contact Peson: Rev. L. J. Purushotham – 9848097710)

28, Vijayawada: Speaking in the Wedding of Kiran, a Software Professional who wants the gospel also to be shared to the people of his native place (Kankipadu near Vijayawada) from all walks of life and backgrounds with about 1000 people in attendance.

November 2009

7-8, Hyderabad: Seminar on "Science and Christianity" jointly hosted by Sakshi, Satya Today, and HITHA at Wesley Degree-PG College. Teaching together with Dr. Henry Schaefer III and Ajoy Varghese and focusing on “The What and Why of Christian Apologetics: A Brief Introduction” and “The Islamic and Hindu Use of Science: A Critical Evaluation.”

14, Hyderabad: Speaking at an Evangelistic Camp for College and University Students that is organized by Bro. Ramanaji and friends on “God and Man” and “Sin and Salvation.”

23-25, Kandhamal, Orissa: I will be in Kandhamal for the third time with Hudson and Naresh to do a Full-day Retreat for the Youth from Kandhamal District on the 24th and then to give away some help to the most needy among the persecuted Christians there to enable them to start rebuilding their lives again and to begin to live with dignity and honor (with the money donated by the members of our Church and other friends and a little bit from VOM-Canada). We hope to identify some 25 young people from Kandhamal to bring them to Hyderabad for a year-long training so that they might go back and be pastors and evangelists there.

28-29, Nambur, Guntur: I will be doing sessions on “A Biblical View/Philosophy of Life in Christ and in the World” and “Effective Study Methods” at the special program for the UESI-AP people that are aspiring to get into the top administrative services of the nation and the state (at the UESI-AP Study Center).

September 2009

Apart from my teaching of the Course on Christian Apologetics at HITHA that will go on till November and my preaching at Centenary Baptist Church, I have the following speaking engagements

1-10, Berhampur, Orissa and Indore, MP: Seminar on “Biblical Theology of Persecution and Discipleship” for Persecuted Pastors and Leaders of Orissa (2-4), a visit to Kandhamal District to meet with and minister to the Persecuted Christians and a visit with one of the Persecuted Person in Indore (along with the VOM-Canada representatives).

August 2009

Apart from my teaching of the Course on Christian Apologetics at HITHA that will go on till November and my preaching at Centenary Baptist Church, I have the following speaking engagements

14th (Friday), Hyderabad: Speaking at the Youth Retreat of GTFA (Good Tidings For All) Churches at BIRDIE Retreat Center (Contact Person: Bro. Naveen Pesala – 9701007140)

16th (Sunday), Hyderabad (both Santhi and Sudhakar): Preaching at Zion Church, Kukatpally in the Sunday Service (twice) and then speaking in the Family Seminar (Contact Person: Bro. Paul – 9000239936)

July 2009

5th (Sunday), Hyderabad: Preaching in the English Service at Lakadi-ka-pool Lutheran Church from 8 am (Contact Person: Bro. Swaroop – 9849983168)

10th (Friday), Hyderabad: HITHA Board Meeting at HITHA Office

11th (Saturday), Hyderabad: Official Launching/Inauguration Ceremony of HITHA (Hyderabad Institute of Theology and Apologetics) from 5 pm (Contact Person: Prabhu – 9704315262)

13-24, Hyderabad: Coordinating the Different Courses that will be offered at HITHA (in Counseling, Methods of Theological Research and Writing, etc.)

June 2009

May:
On the 17th (Sunday) Preaching in two Churches:
1) Life Song Community Church, Chino Hills,
2) East-West Community Church, Anaheim, both in California.
22nd : Round Table Discussion for Video Recording with John Gilchrist (great South African Apologist) and Josh Lingel (founder of I2 Ministries) on Christian Apologetics to Islam (with I2 Ministries).
23rd: Speaking at a Retreat in Sacramento on “Me and My Family” (Joshua 24: 15) arranged by the Great Commission Ministries
25-27: I will do a Short Module/Course on “Biblical Theology of Persecution and Discipleship” for Video Recording in Los Angeles area (with I2 Ministries).
31st : I will be speaking in the Sunday Service of Christ Church of India in San Jose.

June: 1-6: we will be in Toronto, Canada for a Seminar at VOM-Canada.
12-13: I will be speaking in Austin, Texas and on the 14th I will be preaching at Rock Church, Manhattan, New York area.

May 2009

May 6, Karimnagar: Speaking in the housewarming ceremony of Prakash and Christiana (addressing both believers and unbelievers, especially the Friends of Other Faiths)

8, Tenali: Speaking in the wedding of Nagamalli.

April 2009

April 3, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Graduation Ceremony of Trinity Christian College on “Being Disciples and Making Disciples.”

4, Hyderabad: Speaking on “How can we be Holy in our Daily Lives?” at the Friends of GLS meeting, YWCA in Secunderabad.

8, Hyderabad: Speaking at Saint Mary’s College of Engineering and Technology on “What is so good about Good Friday?”

10, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Good Friday Service (English) of the Lutheran Church, Lakadikapool on the “Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross” (Contact Person: Bro. Swaroop – 9849983168)

12, Hyderabad and Kurnool: Speaking in the Easter Service at the United Church, Sainikpuri on “The Faith, Fact, and Power of Resurrection” (Contact Person: Bro. Vinod – 9866253031). Santhi: Speaking in three services and a youth meeting at Cole’s Centennial Baptist Church, Kurnool

15, Hyderabad: Video shooting two devotional messages/studies in the Aaradhana Channel Studio (will be telecast in the future)

18, Hyderabad: Santhi – Speaking to the women at the Hyderabad City Baptist Women’s Fellowship gathering at Malkajgiri Baptist Church.

25, Hyderabad: Seminar on “Introduction to Christian Apologetics and Truth Tests” for Young People at Christ Church, LB Nagar (Contact Person: Dr. Anand Kumar – 9440987168)

27, Hyderabad: Santhi – Video shooting two devotional messages/studies in the Aaradhana Channel Studio (will be telecast in the future).

March 2009

2-6 & 9-13, Hyderabad: Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics to the B. Th 3rd Year Students at ICCS (International College of Cultural Studies), OM-India

23-27, Indore: Teaching a module on “Biblical Understanding and Response to Persecution,” or “A Biblical Theology of Persecution” to 125 pastors and leaders from Orissa

In addition to the above speaking engagements, I (Sudhakar) will be preaching a series of messages in the Sunday Services of our Church (11, 18, and 25 Jan., and 3 Sundays in Feb.) "

February 2009

29-7 February, Singapore: Santhi doing a Course on “Market Place Theology – Liberating the Laity” under Prof. Paul Stevens of Regent, Canada at Biblical Graduate School of Theology.

6-7 February, Hyderabad: Coordinating the lecture and full-day Seminar on “Marketplace Theology” that HITHA is hosting in partnership with Sakshi Apologetics Network and Grace Ministries with the former President (and Professor) of Regent College/Seminary, Canada and others.

9-13 and 16-18, Bangalore: Finishing the Course on Christian Apologetics at SABC

19-20, Hyderabad: Pastors’ Retreat (with families) of Centenary Baptist Church (our Church)

23-27, Barahampur, Orissa: Two-day Seminar on "Biblical Theology of Persecution" for Pastors and Leaders (Contact Person: Bro. Hudson Silas – 0-9338686605)

January 2009

1, Hyderabad: Preaching in the New Year Day Service of Universal Baptist Church

2-5, Tiruvuru, Kakumanu, and Ongole: Visiting our families/relatives on both the sides

12-16, Bangalore: Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics to the M. Div 2nd Year Students at SABC (Southern Asia Bible College)

17, Hyderabad: HITHA Board Meeting at the HITHA office

20-21, Varanasi: Lecturing to the IHT Group on Hinduism and Islam

22-23, Barahampur, Orissa: Two-day Seminar on “Biblical Theology of Persecution” for Pastors and Leaders (possible, not yet finalized)

24, Mumbai: GLS Advisory Board Meeting at the GLS Headquarters

26, Hyderabad: Youth Retreat at CBC (Centenary Baptist Church, our Church), Secunderabad

27-28, Varanasi: Lecturing to the IHT Group on Hinduism and Islam

December 2008

Dec. 2, Hyderabad: Speaking to about 1000 pastors and leaders on “Sharing the Gospel with Friends of Other Faiths” at Centenary Baptist Church (Contact: Pastor Prasad – 9391053944)

Dec. 5, Vizag: Speaking evangelistically to an estimated gathering of many thousands of people at the “Greater Visakha Grand Christmas and Music Celebrations” (Contact: James Stephen – 9885950765)

6, Hyderabad: A special Youth Christmas Program (evangelistic) at CBC

10, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for the Apollo Nursing Students

13, Hyderabad: Lectures on “Critical Evaluation of the Theory of Evolution” and an Evangelistic Christmas meeting in the evening at the HITHA Office (Contact: Cornelu – 9010978579)

16, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for Faculty, Staff, and Students at DVR Engineering College (Contact: Er. Raju – 9948536372)

18, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for the Engineers of the Electricity Board, Vidhyuth Soudha (Contact: Er. Prakash – ppalpati@yahoo.com)

19, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for the students of JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University)

20, Vijayawada: Christmas meeting arranged by the EU

25, Hyderabad: Preaching in the Christmas Service of Pragathinagar Baptist Church

November 2008

Nov. 2, Outskirts of Hyderabad: Preaching in the Harvest Festival-Thanksgiving Sunday Service of MB Carmel Prayer House, Purimidda (Contact: Pastor David – 9705880773). Santhi – Speaking on “Faith Beyond Reason” in the Combined Gathering of the UESI-AP, Hyderabad District

6, OM Center, Hyderabad: Santhi - speaking to women on Hinduism in a Seminar

9, Hyderabad:Preaching in the Youth Sunday Service of Baptist Church Malkajgiri

16, Hyderabad: Preaching on “Spiritual Warfare” at SBF (Secunderabad Bible Fellowship) in their Sunday Worship Service

22, Hyderabad: Santhi – making a presentation and leading discussion on “Influence of the Family on Culture and Society”

25, Ongole:A pre-evangelistic Scientific Lecture for College and University Students organized by the Evangelical Union (Contact: Samuel – 9000605676)

30, Hyderabad: Preaching in the Sunday Service of Rosser Baptist Church, Balram Nagar, Safilguda (Contact: Pr. John Thirumalayya – 9885578272)

October 2008

October 7, Hyderabad (OM Center): Sudhakar will be speaking (two lectures) to over 100 college-university students and young professionals from four different churches of Good Tidings For All ministries (GTFL) on “APEX – Achieving Personal Excellence” (excelling in every area of life with well set goals, particularly in studies and career).

October 9, Visakhapatnam: One day Seminar on “The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ and Christianity” for Pastors and Leaders at the Calvary Baptist Church (Contact Person: Bro. Prasad – 9866132636).

September 2008

14, Chennai: Doing a set of 4 lectures on “Apologetics and Evangelism” for Young Professionals (actively involved in the ministry among students and professionals) at the UESI-Chennai Equipper Program

17, Guntur: Santhi will be speaking to women at the Bible Mission Church.

August 2008

August 24: Speaking in the Sunday Service at CBC (Centenary Baptist Church), Secunderabad

30, Hyderabad: The 2nd Consultation regarding the Institute of Theology and Apologetics (HITA) with our Accountability Group. Dr. Augustine Pagolu is coming from Singapor and a few friends would be joining us this time from out of Hyderabad.

31 to 1 September, Hyderabad: EMFI (Evangelical Medical Fellowship of India) conference where I will be speaking on the doctrines, “God-Man-Sin-Salvation” in two sessions and be doing an Open Forum along with other resource persons. Contact Person: Dr. Kalyani - 9010168556

July 2008

4-6, Atlanta, USA: Speaking at the Biannual Conference of the Atlanta Telugu Christian Fellowship

14-28, Los Angeles, USA: Teaching the Course on “Christian Apologetics and Contemporary World Religions” for the purpose of Video Taping and future use in Training Missionaries that would be going to different parts of the world – this is the Project of I2 Ministries.

June 2008

In addition to the speaking at our church (the Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad) in the Sunday Services and other pastoral ministry, we have the following speaking engagements –

4, Guntur: Special Meetings for Students (contact person: Rama Rao – 9347905347)

5-6, Bapatla: World Vision, Guntur Retreat for the Families (contact person: Dr. Israel)

8-11, Nambur: UESI-AP, Annual Study Center, doing the Module on "Christian Apologetics"

12-2 July: Teaching a Course on "Christian Apologetics and Contemporary World Religions" to the M.A 2nd year students at SAIACS (South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies)

May 2008

Note: In addition to the speaking twice at our church (the Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad) in the Sunday Services and other pastoral ministry, we have the following engagements –

3, Hyderabad: A two-hour class on Christian Apologetics for Corporate Youth at the New Life AG Church, Vikrampuri, in the evening (Contact Person: Bro. Sujan – 9701244425)

5, Nizamabad: Speaking in the Wedding of Brahmiah, UESI-AP Staff Worker and Nirmala (Contact Person: Bro. Sunil - )

11, Hyderabad: Santhi to speak in the Mothers’ Day Sunday Services (both Telugu and English) of our Church, the Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad

12, Nandigama: Speaking in the Wedding of Rama Rao Mondithoka

14, Hyderabad: Speaking on "Ministry through Family," (for spouses) and "Choosing Life Partner " (for boys) at a Family Seminar (Contact Person – Bro. Jagadish-9849338470)

16, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Church Anniversary of Universal Baptist Church (Contact Person: Pastor L. J. Purushotham-9848097710)

17, Vizag: Youth Retreats/Events Sponsored by FMPB (Contact Person: Bro. Ramya Raju – 0891-2703345)

19-21, Nambur: UESI-AP, Southern Circars Region Faculty Development (Contact Person: Staff Worker, Prem Kumar – 9440111744), where both Santhi and Sudhakar will be teaching, and training

23, Warangal: A Leadership Training Program (Contact Person: Sam Sukumar - )

24, Hyderabad: A two-hour class on Christian Apologetics at the New Life AG Church, Vikrampuri in the evening (Contact Person: Bro. Sajan – 9701244425)

April 2008

1, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Staff Retreat of Seva Bharath on "Dedication and Rededication," with 100 staff and leaders in attendance.

7, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Revival Meetings of one of our Out Reach Churches

14th Ameerpet, Hyderabad: Shanthi will be speaking to Young Women Professionals

24 & 25, Pune: Speaking in the Special Youth Meetings of Vineyard Workers’ Church (contact person – Dr. Florence Birru-9890054442/022-27143714)

26, Vijayawada: Speaking in the Wedding of Ramu and Sridevi

March 2008

In addition to the speaking at our church (the Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad) in the Sunday Services and during the Passion Week, several times, we have the following meetings –

3-7, Hyderabad: Finishing the teaching of a short module on Christian Apologetics to B. Min 3rd Year students at International College of Cultural Studies, OM India.

15, Hyderabad: A day long debate on "Are there Valid Evidences to Prove the Theory of Organic Evolution?" at Satyodayam Retreat Center, Taranaka.

19, Nandigama: Speaking at a House Dedication Ceremony for which a number of non-Christian professional friends and nominal Christian relatives are expected (the House of Bro. John Kennedy).

21, Hyderabad: Santhi would be speaking once in the Good Friday Service at the Christ Maranatha Church, Harinagar and Sudhakar to speak in the Hindu and Telugu Good Friday Services of Centenary Baptist Church.

22, Hyderabad: Santhi would be speaking to the Women’s’ Group at Centenary Baptist Church.

23, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Sunrise Easter Service at Centenary Baptist Church and in the Easter Sunday Service of Emmanuel House of Worship, Begumpet Branch.

27, Hyderabad: Speaking in the Leaders’ Meet of CBC on "What is the Church?" with over 60 leaders in attendance.

30, Kurnool: Speaking in a Church Service (the historic Cole’s Memorial Baptist – CC Church) and in the Parents’ Meeting/Seminar of the Inter Collegiate Evangelical Union on "How to Bring Up Children?" especially focusing on Dealing with Teen-agers.

January-Feb 2008

Preaching in 2-3 Sunday Services each month and the following

12-16, Vizag: Doing Bible Expositions in the Triennial Spiritual Conference (Students and Professionals) of the Northern Circars Region, UESI-AP on Dan. 1: 8

21 Jan – 9 Feb., Bangalore:Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics to the M. Div 2nd year students at SABC

Feb. 25-29 And March 3-7, Hyderabad: Teaching an Introductory Course on Christian Apologetics at the Asian College of Cultural Studies, Operation Mobilization – India

December 2007

Preaching in three Sunday Services in our Church and the following

3, Warangal: A Seminar for the Pastors and Leaders on "Christianity and Islam," focusing on key issues like the Holy Trinity, Deity of Christ, and Reliability of the Bible

8, Tirupathi: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for Students (arranged by the EU-EGF) 11, Hyathnagar, Hyderabad: Predominantly evangelistic speaking in the Staff Christmas celebration of Word and Deed (teachers, lecturers, and other employees, including some non-Christians)

12, Pondicherry: Evangelistic Christmas meetings at the University of Pondicherry, organized by the Evangelical Union (the Vice-Chancellor, Professors, and others and many students will be present)

13, Bhimavaram: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for Students, organized by the Evangelical Union

18, 19, and 20, Nizamabad and Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meetings for professionals (organized by EGFs in Nizamabad and Khairathabad Zone and the Engineers at the Electricity Board Head Quarters) and students (organized by the Evangelical Unions in Khairathabad and Saidabad Zones)

25, Tirupathi: Evangelistic Christmas (Dinner) Meeting to reach out to over 125 Hindu families

26-28, Mumbai: Youth Camp organized by ICPF (Inter-Collegiate Prayer Fellowship)

November 2007

Preaching at least in three Sunday Services and teaching in the BBI (four - six classes/sessions)

9-11, Nambur: Faculty Development Program Phase 3 of UESI-AP

October 2007

Preaching at least in three Sunday Services and teaching in the BBI (four - six classes/sessions)

12-14: ETFI (Evangelical Teachers' Fellowship of India) Conference in Hyderabad

September 2007

Preaching at least in three Sunday Services and teaching in the BBI (four - six classes/sessions). Also doing two seminars on Intercession.

8th - Training Program on Christian Apologetics to Islam with two other Resource Persons (arranged by Sakshi Apologetics Network) at Jeevan Jyothi Retreat Center, Begumpet.

17 – 19, Machilipatnam and Vizag: In Machilipatnam I will be speaking in an Evangelistic Campaign for Students on 17 th and 18th (arranged by the EU-EGF). In Vizag I will be speaking to the Engineering Students (B. Tech and M. Tech) of Andhra University – a pre-evangelistic scientific talk.

August 2007

23rd – Teaching in the BBI - Baptist Bible Institute of our Church (6: 30 – 8:00 pm)

26th – Preaching in the Hindi Service of our Church (service starts at 7 am)

27th – Speaking to the Staff of the Church in the devotion time (9:30-10 am)

May 2007

2 - 8, Machilipatnam: Krishna District Leadership Training Camp of UESI-AP for University and College Students. Santhi will do doctrines and Sudhakar will do devotions (Contact: Prem - 9440111744)

14 - 17, Guntur (Nambur): AP State Committee Members Training Camp for Student Leaders. Santhi will do doctrines and Sudhakar will do devotions (Contact: G.Sudhir - 9849029246)

18 - 24, Nellore: Nellore District Leadership Training Camp of UESIAP for University and College Students. Santhi will do Personal and Group Bible Study Methods and Sudhakar will do devotions

25 - 27, Hyderabad: State Conference of ENFI (Evangelical Nurses Fellowship of India) on the theme: "God’s Love for and through Nurses," where both of us will be speaking (Contact: Ruth - 9440007551)

April 2007

5, Karimnagar: A Seminar for Professionals on "What is Good about Good-Friday?" organized by the Evangelical Graduates’ Fellowship (EGF) as an effort to reach out to their Friends of Other Faiths (Contact: Prakash -- 9848543771)

7 - 11, Visakhapatnam: 1) A Seminar for Young People on "Evangelism and Mission," on 7th, 2) Sunrise Easter Service by the Beach (Evangelistic) and 3) Church Service on 8th, and 4) a Search for Truth Forum from 9-11, all organized by the Vizag Christian Assembly (Contact: Wayne Joseph - 9848195662)

14 - 16, Hyderabad: Training Program for 15 young people on "Systematic Intake of God’s Word for a Godly Life" (Contact: Cornelu -- 9440103290)

23 - 30, Pune & Mumbai: Short Holiday in Pune and then Santhi will take Doctrines in the Students’ Discipleship Training Camp and Sudhakar will do a few sessions in the Graduates’ Conf. (Mumbai ICEU and EGF)

March 2007

2, Hyderabad: Speaking at the Baccalaureate Service of Word and Deed Colleges

5-31, BangaloreTeaching a Course on "Contemporary World Religions and Christian Apologetics" to the M. A. 2nd Year Students at SAIACS (South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies)

11, Bangalore: Preaching in the Sunday Service of the Richmond Town Methodist Church on " " based on 1 Cor. 12: 31.

February 2007

6 - 8, Chennai: FARMS India Annual Thanksgiving Service and Theology of Persecution Seminar

9 - 11, Guntur: 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the Nagarjuna University EU (Evangelical Union) where Santhi will deliver the Key Note Address, as one of the Pioneers and we will participate as family

15, Hyderabad: Speaking to the Graduates and Students (UESI-AP, Hyderabad) of Khairatabad Zone in their all-night prayer meeting

16, Hyderabad: Speaking (evangelistically) at the Zion Fellowship Church Anniversary, Kukatpally

17, Peddapally: Speaking (mainly evangelistically) in the ‘memorial service’ of Mrs. Renuka Diwakar, who came to know the Lord from a Hindu background

19, Mumbai: To meet with the GLS leaders to discuss a book project (a book on ‘What Christianity Is’ that we, Santhi and I are asked to write together).

22, Hyderabad: A meeting for the Christian Engineers of the State Electricity Department (Contact: Er. Prakash -- 9849997255)

26- 27, Narsapur: 1) A Seminar for Teachers (mostly non-Christian), and 2) A Family Life Seminar (Christians) arranged by the World Vision

January 2007

12-16, Narsapur: Doing Bible Expositions on "Holiness" at the Triennial Graduates' Conference of UESI-AP Godavari Region (Contact Person: David Vijay Kumar - 08814-277373)

20th, Hyderabad: An Open Forum with Dr. Schaeffer (five-time Nobel Prize nominee and third most quoted Chemist in the world) at the University of Hyderabad on "Evolution and Big Bang Cosmology," - to help during the Q&A time (Contact: D. Prakash - 9440728944 and P. Suresh - 9848868798)

26 - 27, Hyderabad: Apologetics Training Program with special emphasis on Islam organized by the Sakshi Group and Cornerstone - about 100 participants (University Students, Professionals, and some Christians in the Ministry) are expected (Contact: Jerry Thomas - 9866502566) On 26th Santhi will do a Session on Personal Bible Study in the Retreat of the Students and Graduates of the Sanathnagar Zone, Hyderabad

31, Hyderabad: Open Forum on "Evolution or Creation?" at Osmania University (Contact: Hussain - 9885297984)

December 2006

December 9th, Nellore: Evangelistic Christmas Meeting at the Narayana Medical College (Contact Person - Dr. Madhan - 9866267172)

December 10, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for Students (BFA, JNT University) and Professionals (of Data Quest Entertainment) organized by Cornel who is passionate about sharing the gospel to his friends and colleagues (Contact no. 9440103290)

December 11-12, Kurnool Evangelistic Christmas meetings for Students (College and University) and Professionals organized by the EU-EGF (Evangelical Union and Evangelical Graduates' Fellowship) - Contact Person: Mr. Satish Kumar - 9440092907

December 13, Yemmiganur: Evangelistic Christmas meeting for Students and Professionals organized by the EU-EGF (Contact Person - Mr. John Victor-9440251141)

December 15, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas Meeting for Students at the Hyderabad Central University

December 16-17, Visakhapatnam: Evangelistic Christmas meeting mainly for the Non-Christian Students and their Parents (15th), Bethany School preaching in the Sunday Service of the Vizag Christian Assembly (16th) with lot of Medical and Engineering students in its membership

December 18, Hyderabad: Evangelistic Christmas Meeting for Students of Osmania University and other Institutions, organized by the EU-EGF OU Zone (Contact Person: Hussain - 9885297984)

December 19, Guntur: Evangelistic Christmas Meeting for the Students of RVR Engineering College and others (Contact Person: Madhukar - 9848864918)

December 22nd to 6th January 2007, Goa: Indian Christian Writers' Working Holiday hosted by Vishal Mangalwadi/South Asian Resources - both of us will be there, of course with Shamuel

November 2006

November 6-24, Bangalore: Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics to the M. Div 2^nd Year Students at SABC (Southern Asia Bible College).

November 25, Chennai: FARMS-India meeting with some professionals to raise funds to support persecuted and underprivileged Christians that live in rural and suburban settings

October 2006

Sept. 30-October 2, Chennai: The Annual Camp of the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Christian Fellowship with about 75 participants - to speak on

• "Who am I? Do I need a Saviour? What is salvation? Is Salvation necessary?"
  
• "Is Bible really the Word of God? (Authenticity, Infallibility & Authority) If so what should I do?"
  
• "In the likeness of the Master or Everyday like Him" "How not to be a disciple," "Applying Apologetics in Life and Ministry."

October 12, Rajahmundry: Evangelistic Meetings for Professionals, arranged by the Evangelical Graduates' Fellowship

October 14-15, Hyderabad: Speaking at the Annual Harvest Festival of the Universal Baptist Church

October 21-24, Warangal: Speaking on "Defending the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ" (apologetics) and "True Disciple (ship)" in the Camp of the Youth Alive Ministries with about 50 participants

October 25-27, Hyderabad: Transform the World Conference at OM India to present a paper on Christian Contribution in Nation Building - Some Models

October 28-Nov. 2, Holiday Visiting our families and spending time with them

September 2006

September 2, Hyderabad: Follow-up meeting for the 29 people who responded to the Gospel and made a commitment to follow the Lord Jesus in the gospel evening on the 20^th of Aug., at the UESI-AP City office.

Sept. 3, Hyderabad: Combined Gathering of the Hyderabad District EU-EGF (UESI-AP) Students and Graduates (Professionals), to speak on "Priority Christian Living in the Present Perplexing World," to about 300 people.

Sept. 7, Visakhapatnam: Scientific Talks at three colleges (arranged by the EU-EGF), pre-evangelistic in nature.

Sept. 10, Hyderabad: Preaching in the Teachers' Day Special Sunday Service of the Santhnagar Methodist Church.

Sept. 14 & 15, Hyderabad: Speaking to the Staff of World Vision (about 70) during the devotions time of their conference.

Sept. 17, Hyderabad: Preaching in the English Service of the Narayanaguda Baptist Church

Sept. 18-19, Narsapur: Scientific Talks/pre-evangelistic meetings for College/University Students and professionals organized by the EU-EGF (Student Ministry), 3 in all (including one at an Engineering College)

Sept. 28, Hyderabad: Giving the inaugural address at the Deccan Baptist Youth Camp

August 2006

4th, Hyderabad Speaking in the Wedding of Kodanda Ram, a Hindu-convert whose family, relatives, and many colleagues are all Hindus - his desire is that they might hear the gospel also.

6th, Hyderabad UESI-AP Hyderabad District Students' Seminar on the Da Vinci Code, at their office from 5-7 pm^th*

12-13, Hyderabad:

• Apologetics Training for Software Professionals with Jerry Thomas and others
• UESI-AP Hyderabad District Graduates' Seminar on the Da Vinci Code at their office from 6-8 pm on the 13^th*

15th, Secunderabad: Speaking at the Annual Baptist Youth Retreat at the Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad (there will be over 1000 young people in attendance)

16th, Warangal: Sharing the Gospel in an Evangelistic Musical Evening where there will be over 500 university and college students.

* These two programmes are significant because of the release of the movie Da Vinci Code in Hyderabad and the whole state of Andhra Pradesh on the 21^stJuly (Friday)

July 2006

7th and 8th, Hyderabad: EMFI (Evangelical Medical Fellowship of India) AP State Conf:A talk/workshop on 'A Christian Apologetic Response to the Da Vinci Code' and an Open Forum for Medicos and Doctors

• Preaching in the Sunday Service of the Menonnite Bretheren Church with all the Faculty and Students of the Seminary joining, 10:30-12:30 in the morning
• Speaking to the Graduate and Students of the UESI-AP Hyderabad, Sanathnagar Zone in their Inaugural Meeting on "Setting and Checking Priorities", and I will be speaking from Luke 10: 38-32 on "Learning Some Spiritual Lessons from a Kitchen Scene - Learning to Keep the First Things First"

30-31, Chennai: Board Meeting of FARM-India

June 2006

2-4 June: Bangalore, Speaking to about 50 medical and engineering students of Ramiah Institutes on "Christian Apologetics" and "Holiness in Relationships" in 5/6 sessions.

5-30 June: Bangalore: Teaching a modular course on "Christian Ethics" to the MA 2nd year students at SAIACS (South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies).

25th June, Secunderabad Speaking to the Youth of St. Andrews Marthoma Church on "Relating the Bible to Our Times and Responding to the Da Vinci Code."

29th and 30th: Workshops on "The Da Vinci Code" for the Students, Staff and Faculty of SAIACS

May 2006

1st May: Leadership Seminar for the Leaders of 'The Centenary Telugu Baptist Church,' Chennai.

12th May: Church Meetings in Gutti, AP - teaching the Word during the day and Preaching to a large gathering (over100 000 people) in the evening.

25-28 May: Limited Edition Camp with over 500 Christian Professional and Students in Chennai where I will be doing a workshop on Christian Apologetics and the Da Vinci Code three different groups of people.

April 2006

6-9 April: Team teaching and organizing (Santhi and I) along with Drs. Rod and Mary Adams a Marriage Seminar for just 7 families in Vijayawada, AP. Please pray for God's presence and all the arrangements, travel of the Resource Persons and participants.

12 April: Egmore Wesley Church, Chennai - Bible Study on
'Fear and Witness - 1 Cor. 1:18.'

18th and 19th April: Easter related Open Forums on 'The Resurrection of Jesus Christ' for Professionals and University Students being arranged by the Evangelical Graduates Fellowships in Sri Kakulam and Vijayanagaram, respectively.

March 2006

2-12 March: Cyril (RZIM) and I will be in Nepal doing a lot of preaching-teaching-training and also meeting with leaders to explore possibilities for future ministry in that country, the Only Officially Hindu nation in the world. The expectation is very high and right now there are some disturbances because of the clashes between the government and Maoists. Please pray for God's protection and unction.

13-15 March: Neil (RZIM) and I will be training about 45 staff members and some faculty members of the Campus Crusade in Bangalore in Apologetics. This will be the third or fourth year of doing this training for them.

February 2006

1 - 23 Continuing the Course on Christian Apologetics and Philosophy of Religion (M. Div 2nd Year) at SABC, Bangalore

10 - 11 Open Forum and Seminar for Advocates, Hyderabad (R.C. Hyderabad)

25 Evangelistic Open Forum on "Can Man Live Without God?" (Apologetics Club), Pondicherry (Contact: Dhaneshwar: 0413 - 2371725/2252630/09443371725
Apologetic Club Meeting - Topic: Behold, Your God

January 2006

13 - 14 Workshops on "Answering the Skeptics - Equipping Ourselves for Evangelism" at the UESI - AP Triennial Conference, Rajahmundry (Contact: Edward Williams - 09848074993 or Sunder Singh-09440252002)

16 Teaching a Course on Christian Apologetics and Philosophy of Religion (M. Div 2nd Year) at SABC, Bangalore