Pastorate Committee
Serving with faith, leading with love, and working together to strengthen our church community. Our Pastorate Committee takes care of church administration, supports the spiritual growth, ministry and overall life of Centenary Methodist English Church.
PASTORATE COMMITTEE
Nurturing and Guiding the Life of Our Church
- Local Administration: Manages all day-to-day functional and administrative affairs of the church.
- Monthly Governance: Convenes regular monthly meetings to steer strategic planning and program execution.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversees budgeting, monetary accounting, and financial integrity alongside church treasurers.
- Conference Execution: Implements directives from the District, Regional, and General Conferences.
- Pastoral Support: Partners with the Pastors to nurture worship life and pastoral care.
- Lead Sub Committees: Leads sub-committees to actively engage the congregation in mission and outreach.
Serving With Prayer, Wisdom & Care
The Pastorate Committee works closely with the Pastors to support the spiritual and pastoral needs of the congregation.
FAITH
Prayer • Guidance • Care
SERVING VOLUNTARILY. LEADING FAITHFULLY. BUILDING GOD'S KINGDOM
Committee Members - Conference year 2026-27
The Pastorate Committee members serve in an honorary, voluntary capacity, dedicating their professional expertise—spanning corporate, financial, educational, and entrepreneurial backgrounds—to the growth of God’s Kingdom.
Rev. Dr. Sanjay A. Paul
Chairman, Pastor & Hyd DS
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Rev. Thimothy
Associate Pastor
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Mr. Devdas Sagar
Secretary
An IT professional with a heart for ministry, he is passionate about using his skills and talents to serve the Church, particularly through technology, automation and improved efficiency.
Together with his wife and three daughters, he worships regularly at CMEC and desires to serve God faithfully as a family, contributing to the growth of His Kingdom.
Mr. Avinash P. Wood
Treasurer
An IT professional guided by faith, integrity and excellence, Avinash seeks to honour the living God in all that he does, both professionally and through his service to others.
Mr. Vidya Sagar
Property Convenor
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Mrs. Vineetha Prathipati
Stewardship & Finance Chairperson
For Vineetha, financial stewardship is more than a responsibility; it is an opportunity to serve God and His Church with integrity, transparency and accountability.
She is committed to using the Church’s resources wisely to support its ministries, outreach and mission, and is deeply thankful for the trust and encouragement of the leadership and congregation.
Mr. Emmanuel Davasir
Membership & Records Chairperson
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Mr. Samuel Theodore
Lay Activities Chairperson
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Mr. Anil Luke
Methodist Men President
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Mrs. Neetha Rathnakar
WSCS President
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Ms. Abigail Emmanuel
MYF President
I believe that faith is not simply something to inherit, but something to question, explore, and live out practically in everyday life. I value a fellowship that challenges young people to think deeply about their faith, keeps them grounded in Christ, and helps them edify one another.
Beyond ministry, I love art and history. I’m always up for a good discussion, a little curiosity, and, of course, a bit of fun along the way!
Dr. Mrs. Linda Prabhakar Babu
Education & Christian Nurture Chairperson
With a love for teaching and over four decades of dedicated Sunday School ministry, Dr. B. Linda Prabhakar Babu is passionate about encouraging the next generation to walk with God and serve Him faithfully.
Mr. Sandeep Emmanuel
Sunday School Superintendent
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Mr. T. Sunil Kumar
Social Concerns Chairperson
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Mr. R. T. Raj Kumar
Evangelism & Outreach Chairperson
Mr. Samuel Kiran Kumar
Music Committee Chairperson
Y. Samuel Kiran Kumar is a passionate entrepreneur with a diverse international background and a deep-rooted love for music.
He has faithfully served God through singing and worship for over 15 years. Together with his family, he is committed to serving the church and extending Christ’s love to the poor and needy with compassion and humility.
Mr. Paul Padmakar
Audit Committee Chairperson
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Mrs. Soujanya Sunil
Aesthetics Committee Chairperson
An entrepreneur who seeks to use her God-given talents and abilities in service to others.
As Chairperson of the Aesthetics Committee, Soujanya considers it a privilege to serve the Lord with creativity and excellence.
Through her work, leadership and service, she strives to glorify God and give Him all the honour and glory.
Mr. Blessing Johnson
Literature & Publication Chairperson
With 35+ years of experience in Advertising, Media, Corporate Communications and Operations across India, the UK, UAE and Bahrain, he has also been actively involved in Church ministry from his MYF days to the present. His service includes leadership roles in Sunday School, Methodist Men and the Pastorate Committee, along with creative contributions through writing, quizzes, programmes and communication materials.
Mr. Eugene Samuel
Ushering Committee Chairperson
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Mrs. Caroline Wycliffe
Additional Member
Caroline serves our church family as a Sunday School teacher, Prayer Partner, and Corporate Leader—living out her faith in church and beyond. In Sunday School, she delights in nurturing young hearts to know, love, and follow Jesus.
As a Prayer Partner, she stands with others in faith, lifting up their needs. In the corporate world, she leads with integrity and a servant’s heart, seeking to honour Christ in all she does.
Dr. Mrs. Grace Beena Paul
Additional Member
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Mr. Ronald Fraser
Additional Member
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Mr. Joseph Addanki
Additional Member
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Mrs. Elizabeth Christine
Additional Member
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WILLINGNESS TO SERVE, COMMITMENT TO GOD'S KINGDOM
Working Together for the Church Family
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Prayer & Spiritual Care
Supporting a prayerful and caring pastoral life within the congregation.
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Pastoral Support
Working with Pastors to support the pastoral needs of the church family.
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Church Life
Helping strengthen connection, communication and participation.
A Church That Walks Together
Leadership is a shared calling — rooted in prayer, shaped by service and centered on Christ.