Stories of Pastors of
Maranatha Pastors
Fellowship
Name: RAJA SEKHAR KALAPALA
Sex/Age: Male/ 30 years
Family: Married and one son
Language/ Education: Telugu/ 12th grade
Training: Maranatha Veda Patasala (1995 – 1997)
Villages/ Towns: Pamarru
Church Attendance: 15
REMARKS – Raja Sekhar was born into a priestly family. As a son of God
fearing parents, Raja Sekhar inherited the service motto and developed fear for
God. His father asked him one day, what was his future ambition and he replied
quickly saying - “to serve the Lord”. His father is working as a pastor in
Maranatha Fellowship. One day Raja Sekhar was asked by Pastor Moses Choudary, if
he had received salvation yet? He did not understand it and after seeing the
question mark on his face, Pastor Moses explained to him of the importance of
salvation in each individual. From that moment, Raja Sekhar asked God in prayer
to save him from the sinful life.
The Lord spoke to Raja Sekhar, through visions and prophecies. One day he heard
God’s word through his pastor-father speaking from II Corinth 5:15 which reads
as follows - “that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for
Him who died for them and rose again”. He got saved after accepting the word and
committed his life for the sake of Christ. He took water baptism on September 8,
1995. He attended Maranatha Bible School from (1995-1997) to finish two year
diploma course. From 1997-2000, he finished Bachelor in Theology.
Upon the guidance of Holy Spirit, Raja Sekhar started the ministry at Pamarru in
the year 2001. The congregation has 15 believers now, out of which 11 of them
are baptized in water. Raja Sekhar conducted two crusades during the year 2004,
in which 13,000 people have heard the gospel altogether. He and his wife has
burden to reach the un reached Hindu community and win souls for Christ. He is
planning to hold Youth and Children gospel meetings and develop a music team
within the church. He needs prayer for the growth of the church. The challenge
to preach the gospel in towns and villages is great. Your sponsorship of $30 a
month will be greatly appreciated.
|
