Rev. Jonah Ravinder

Rev. Jonah Ravinder, Senior Pastor of UEC Telugu Church, with his wife Sister Sandhya Rani Manthri

Rev. Ravinder Jonnalagadda and Sister Sandhya Rani Manthri

Rev. Ravinder Jonnalagadda (Jonah) is the founder and Senior Pastor of United Evangelical Church (UEC Ministries) in Hyderabad, India, with 25+ years of ministry experience. In 2016, he established a Telugu Church Auckland branch at Wesley Methodist Roskill Church.

Professional Background: New Zealand Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) and CPA Australia member with a Masters in Taxation from Auckland University. Currently works for New Zealand Inland Revenue Department. Previously worked for Praga Tools (govt-owned) in India and 5 years in the Middle East.

Education: Commerce degree (Osmania University), MBA (Kakatiya University), and Theology degree from University of Auckland.

Spiritual Journey: His life transformed when he read Matthew 6:33 at Bible House-Ranigunj. This encounter led him from pursuing worldly success to dedicating his life to ministry. He received Holy Spirit baptism during an all-night prayer session.

Ministry Style: Combines business expertise with biblical teaching, focusing on faith, prayer, God's love, and the Holy Spirit. Known for making complex theological concepts simple using real-life examples.

Rev. Jonah and his wife Sandhya have two children: Richie (husband Stephen) and Roshan (wife Grace), and one granddaughter, Ruby.