About Pastor Raju
Pastor Raju was born into a Christian family where his parents lived in close fellowship with God. From a young age, he was nurtured in the fear of the Lord and developed a strong desire to serve Him.
In 7th grade, God first spoke to Raju, placing His fear deeply in his heart. Later, while in 9th grade, God spoke again and assured him with the words: “I will use you greatly in My service. You will be a blessing to many.” From that moment, Raju dedicated his life to ministry.
With this calling, Raju founded Sharon Prayer Church Ministries in Jonnada and Kalavacharla. Soon after starting the ministry, God placed a burden in his heart to care for children by providing food and aid, and to support struggling workers in the Lord’s vineyard. His greatest passion remains to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20) by making disciples, equipping them, and establishing churches.
Raju completed his B.Th at RIO International Bible College and Basic Bible Theology at COC. Today, he serves faithfully as pastor of Sharon Prayer Church Ministries, where he leads five major ministries:
Discipleship Training – currently discipling 15 pastors, with a vision to disciple 45 by 2027.
Church Planting – establishing churches in unreached places.
Children’s Ministry – feeding, nurturing, and guiding children in the Lord.
Widows Ministry – offering both spiritual and financial support to widows.
Borewell Project – providing clean water to communities in need.
Alongside these ministries, Pastor Raju leads a team of 15 pastors who travel daily—on foot, bicycles, and motorbikes—to preach the gospel in unreached villages. Each month, he supports them financially and spiritually, empowering them to reach souls with the good news of Christ.
Through his dedication and vision, Pastor Raju continues to see many salvations and transformed lives as he faithfully serves God with his amazing team.