A. Othniel has been involved in missions-Evangelism, Church-planting, teaching and training the Pastors and lay leaders all over India, and abroad, on making disciples, since 1985. His emphasis in the ministry has been on ‘spirituality, maturity and quality’ in life and ministry based on: .1 Cor.3; Col. 1:28-29. etc.

Soon after accepting the Lord Jesus at the young age of 17 years while studying his first year in College (1976), he began to teach the Bible in the local believers' church meetings and among young people. By God's grace, prayer and studying hard, he was a topper in his high school and got distinction in his graduation. Completed post-graduation in Science in Organic Chemistry in 1981, and has worked as a Scientific Officer in a Chemical company near Mumbai (1982-84), before resigning to enter full-time ministry in 1985, in response to God's call. God's gracious gift, wonderful preparation and miraculous calling chose him to reach the unreached and make disciples of all nations as per Mathew 28:18-20. .

In addition to his own intensive study of the Scriptures, has received training in Theology, Missions, Leadership, Communications amd Church-planting from various International institutions in Singapore. Has ministered in Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, UK, Canada, USA, Israel, and recently in Kenya and Zambia (Africa). Also been traveling to various States in India, organizing, sponsoring and speaking at disciplemaking/leadership Conferences, training pastors and church leaders, to equip the saints for effective ministry.

The outstanding events in recent times include sponsoring and teaching at the All India Conferences on Disciplemaking (for pastors and layleaders) at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Goa, and training more than 250 pastors in Assam state and many more in other places in India. He had the privilege to speak at the 1st Conference of the Global Network of Christian Indian Leaders (GONCIL) at Durban, South Africa, in 2005. His multimedia presentation on "The Art of Making Disciples" was very impressive and useful to the International leaders. And spoken on "The Challenge of Missions and Partnership in Missions" at Singapore in 2003. Trained church leaders on disciplemaking in London, UK and participated in World Misions Conference in Florida, USA in 2007 & 2008. Participated in Summer Gospel campaign in Israel, preaching gospel to Jews in July-Aug'08.

Committed to reach the unreached people, he has been a cross-cultural missionary to the north Indians. Started church- planting in far off places and has planted and shepherding a small church in Thane (North East Mumbai) in Maharastra State, which is one of the most resistant states in India. Has also been touching city's professionals and students/youth with practical seminars.

Having surrendered everything to the Lord and His Kingdom's work, remained single, serving the Lord by faith alone, without taking any salary or remuneration. Went through much poverty and suffering in the beginning, miraculously sustained daily by the grace of Jehovah Jireh. Exercised unlimited faith to conduct 10 days All India Intensive ministerial training programs in Mumbai. Has ministered in almost all churches in Mumbai. His heartbeat now is to multiply disciplemakers all over the world. The Lord is using him to teach the Nations of the world and mentor the next generation.

Has written more than a dozen books and numerous pamphlets on various doctrinal, ministerial and practical issues . Many all over India and abroad, are using his manual, "The Art of Making Disciples" and other books, in training leaders. (2 Timothy 2:2). Has designed his own website and has online ministry since 1999. His encouraging and other messages on the internet have been a blessing to many all over the world.

The ministry has been (incorporated) registered as "Calvary Centre" Charitable Trust in Thane (Mumbai) India, with a Board of Seven Trustees. The formation of an international Board is underway.

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