At Masihi.Church, we are committed to honoring God through strong, biblical leadership. Our leadership structure is designed to guide the congregation in both spiritual growth and practical service. Below, you will find a brief overview of the roles of our elders (pastors) and executive team, each contributing to the mission of the church in distinct but complementary ways.
Meet Our Team
Timothy Stephen
Pastor
Timothy serves as the pastor at Masihi.Church, shepherding the congregation with a heart for God’s Word and a vision to see lives transformed by the gospel. He provides spiritual leadership, guides the church’s ministries, and seeks to nurture a Christ-centered community that worships God and serves others with compassion and faithfulness.
Rev. Abhishek Lawerance
Interim Pastor
Rev. Abhishek Lawrence serves as the interim pastor at Masihi.Church, providing faithful leadership and spiritual guidance as the church moves into a new season of growth and renewal. With a deep commitment to God’s Word and pastoral care, he seeks to strengthen the congregation in faith, encourage unity in Christ, and equip believers to live out the gospel through worship, discipleship, and service to the community.
Dr. Sudhakar Pawar
ELDER
Dr. Sudhakar Pawar serves as an elder at Masihi.Church, offering spiritual wisdom, guidance, and pastoral support to the congregation. With a heart devoted to prayer and discipleship, he helps nurture believers in their walk with Christ and fosters a community rooted in love, truth, and faithfulness to God’s Word. Through his leadership, he seeks to strengthen the church’s witness and encourage growth in grace and service.
Elders and Pastors at Masihi.Church
At Masihi.Church, elders and pastors are entrusted with spiritual leadership, emphasising the responsibility of shepherding, teaching, and guiding the congregation in biblical truth. Their role is to be an example of Christlikeness, leading with humility, integrity, and wisdom. As Scripture outlines, the qualifications for elders include being above reproach, faithful in marriage, self-controlled, hospitable, able to teach, and not given to drunkenness or greed (1 Timothy 3:1-7). They must also have a good reputation with outsiders (Titus 1:5-9), and demonstrate a commitment to their families, reflecting their ability to manage both their homes and the church with diligence (1 Timothy 3:4-5). Elders are accountable to God and to the congregation, and they must lead in a manner that aligns with God’s Word and fosters spiritual growth.
Executive Team at Masihi.Church
The Executive Team at Masihi.Church ensures the practical aspects of church life are managed effectively, working under the direction of the elders to implement the church’s vision. While not elders themselves, members of the Executive Team must meet certain biblical standards of character, integrity, and faithfulness (1 Timothy 3:8-13). They are called to be servants, managing church operations with a focus on stewardship, service, and support for the elders and congregation. As 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 teaches, the diversity of gifts within the church works together for the common good, and the Executive Team plays a critical role in ensuring the church’s ministries are effectively supported and executed.