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| LEADERSHIP TEAM |
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Row 1:(From Left) Sheril Varghese, Leto Zachariah, Tommy Abraham, Mathew Thomas, Esaw Joseph, Fijoy Johnson
Row 2:(From Left) Peter Samuel, Joe Cherian, Bency Thomas, Annette Jacob, Faith Shaji, Tessy George
Row 3:(From Left) Stanley Oommen, Ciby Thomas, Sam Daniel, Lesly Thomas, George Thomas, Johns Purayidam
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| Mathew Thomas: National Youth Coordinator |
As the National Youth Coordinator, Mathew also known as Binu envisions a conference that is truly life-changing and sets new standards for leadership. A proven leader who left his mark at the helm of several youth organizations, Binu brings to this position strong leadership experience and successful project management credentials. As the secretary of PYFA (NY) in 2004, he was instrumental in introducing several innovative programs and talents, some of which were adopted by PCNAK and PYFA in the following years. In addition to his ministerial involvement at Ebenezer Full Gospel Church of God (NY) as a translator, he is actively involved in various charitable initiatives in India. As a certified project manager, he has established a reputation for delivering projects successfully for many multinational firms. He holds an MBA, M.S. along with an engineering degree and currently resides in New Milford, NJ with his wife Jenny and son Jayden.
 Mathew Thomas' Vision for the Conference
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| Tommy Abraham: Local Youth Coordinator |
As this year’s Local Youth Coordinator, Tommy, along with the 2008 Youth Leadership team, would like to encourage those viewing our website to attend our conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
As a Youth Leader, Tommy hopes to influence the young people of our community to carry the passion of the Cross. Being an active participant among the youth in New York and New Jersey, Tommy has worked with hundreds of young people in many states. In 2006, Tommy served as the Secretary for Georgia Youth Fellowship. That same year, he was the National Youth Representative from Georgia for the 2007 PCNAK conference. At present Tommy works as a licensed Real Estate Agent and Business Manager. Currently, he is also finishing his last set of clinical rotations in order to be a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Tommy's vision is to bring youth from all denominations and churches under one roof in unity for the sole purpose of glorifying God.
A Letter from Tommy Abraham
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| Annette Jacob: Communication |
As this year’s Communication Director, Annette prays that she will serve the Lord with integrity, humility, and gratitude. Trusting the Lord alone to provide her grace and guidance, she hopes to serve as an effective and upright spokesperson for the PCNAK leadership team to the youth of our community. With the website as the main tool, the vision for this year is to expand the four-day corporate event of conference to a 365 daily multimedia experience in the hope of meeting one aim: to facilitate a virtual atmosphere that is directly in tune with the workings and will of the Holy Spirit for the spiritual edification and social betterment of our community. Annette prays that the site will serve as a creative and functional instrument for the submission and presentation of innovative ideas, constructive criticism, Godly wisdom, and general inquiries. In order to best facilitate the perfect plan of God for the 2008 conference, she requests everyone to keep the PCNAK teams in much prayer.
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| Sheril Varghese: Event Mangement |
Sheril is excited to be part of the Event Management committee for the 2008 PCNAK. In her local church, she is actively involved in the prayer and greeting ministry. As the event coordinator, it is her goal to ensure that the programs run as smoothly as possible and all are able to focus on the reason for this conference--God. Sheril feels that her personal attributes, such as her dedication to a task and drive to succeed, will allow her to plan a successful event. Her organizational skills have been an asset in her current position at work and at church. As a result, she has been responsible for coordinating and planning several productive programs. She puts her all into everything that she undertakes, and she embraces this challenge with humility and commitment. Sheril wants to see a real move of God at this conference; she hopes that people will be genuine with God by opening themselves up to be used by Him. She looks forward to serving you and making the PCNAK a success. God bless.
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| Esaw Joseph (Johnson): Multimedia |
Esaw Joseph co-founded New Life Ministries and has been serving as its Music Director for the last 20 years. This ministry, through his leadership, has produced many worship leaders and bands well-known to our community. He has over 20 years of experience as Sound Engineer, Worship Leader and Director of Music and had served as the Multimedia consultant for PCNAK 2006 Dallas Conference. As a consultant, he provided production services, sound, lights, projections and video for the Dallas conference. He is well respected among the youth for his leadership, influence and talents. |
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| Tessy George: Children |
As the head of the 2008 PCNAK Children's Ministry, Tessy’s goal is to develop and enhance your child's relationship with God. Children are a gift from God, and our objective is to mold them into mature, responsible, and God-fearing adults. From conducting children’s programs, coordinating Sunday School dramas, and organizing special church events, Tessy has gained extensive experience in working with children. Besides these activities, her active membership in PYFA enables her to have a fresh, innovative approach towards an audience that constantly demands creativity and excitement. More important than her expertise, however, is the love and passion she possesses for the children’s ministry. We invite you and your children to come and be blessed by the Children's Ministry of PCNAK ‘08. Get ready for an exciting and unforgettable experience!
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| Sam Daniel: Sports |
Sam Daniel will be serving as the sports coordinator for 2008 PCNAK in Atlanta, Georgia. At present, he serves as the sports coordinator for both his home church and Georgia Youth Fellowship. Over the past seven years, he has held various positions in his church, school and other outside organizations. He hopes to pull from all these experiences to meet the high expectations and standards set for 2008. Each year, the sports coordinator has pushed the envelope even further than the previous year. With the help of Franklyn Abraham, the 2007 PCNAK sports coordinator, Sam plans to utilize the PCNAK website to make PCNAK sports evolve from a one day event into a 365 daily program. He looks forward to working with all the teams, volunteers and other coordinators to make PCNAK 2008 sports events a great success. For the success and blessing of the 2008 conference, he requests that the entire PCNAK organization is kept in your prayers.
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| Rev. Leto Zacharia: Prayer |
Since 1997, Rev. Leto V. Zacharia has been involved in ministry at the Church of God World Missions. God has enabled him to work with national leaders and missionaries throughout the world. Upon graduation from Lee University, Rev. Leto was appointed as a Youth Pastor for the Tyner Church of God (Chattanooga, TN). While he held this position, Rev. Leto completed his master’s program at the Church of God Theological Seminary and gained his ministerial credentialing with the grace of God. At present, he serves as an Associate Pastor for the Tyner Church of God with an emphasis on the “Outreach and Missions” ministry for the church. His hope for this year’s conference is to witness a change in our spirituality from the mundane and ordinary to something extraordinary. In all matters, through prayer and petition, Leto hopes to keep God as the central focus and Master Coordinator of PCNAK 2008.
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| John Mathew: Recreation |
For this year’s conference, John brings to the local team both his passion for Christ and his extensive experience in organizing youth-focused events. In his past endeavors, he has demonstrated himself to be a team-motivated and God-driven individual. As the 2007 PCNAK Recreational Coordinator, he worked to set up the successful Coffee House event which served as a post-meeting gathering place for the youth. For 2008, John hopes to continue to strengthen our community in regards to maintaining unity and enjoying Godly fellowship. To God be all the glory.
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| Joe Cherian: Event Management |
Over the last 15 years of managing projects, Joe’s experience has taught him that it is very easy to lose focus of the purpose of a ministry when dealing with day to day tasks, routines, politics, and obstacles. He stresses that the purpose is critical to survival and success; without it, the work is in vain, and we forget why we are doing the work. People wind up becoming frustrated and burned out. What was once loved greatly now becomes a thorn in the side. A good Biblical example of this is the case of Mary and Martha. Mary took time each day to focus on the purpose, while Martha was more focused on completing the tasks which ultimately led to her frustration with Mary. When we remind ourselves of the purpose daily, the work, no matter how mundane, tedious, hurtful, or stressful, becomes more fulfilling. Joe truly believes if we stay focused on the purpose of the ministry and come to PCNAK expecting the best that GOD has to offer, it truly will be a life changing event for each one of us. |
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| George Thomas: Finance |
George Thomas encourages one and all to mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate God's glory in Atlanta. God has given George the opportunity to serve in leadership capacities with various youth organizations in India, Texas, New York, and Georgia. As a Conference development team, he trusts all of you will continue to pray for the event; moreover, he earnestly requests your financial support. God loves all cheerful givers, so do we Atlantans! Let’s go debt free!
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| Faith Shaji: Nursery |
As the head of the Nursery Department, it is Faith’s earnest prayer that she provides an inviting environment that accommodates the needs of both children and parents. Drawing from her current career as a nurse, Faith brings to this department a great of deal of expertise as well as a deep love of children. Her vision entails providing the best care for each and every child that she encounters as the love of Christ motivates.
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| Ciby Thomas: Event Management |
Ciby Thomas, one of three Event Managers for the 2008 Conference, joins our team with extensive experience in working for PCNAK. In the past, he has served as a National State Representative as well as a National Youth Representative. Also, as a co-founder and current President of Georgia Youth Fellowship, he remains highly involved with the youth and youth-oriented activities. Ciby looks forward to making this conference a meaningful and spiritually transforming experience for all who attend.
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| Peter Samuel: Music |
` Peter's experience in music is pretty deep from being a worship leader and a frontline vocalist at his local church to working on writing/composing music. Also, he served as a worship leader for campus ministries. Serving in these capacities has equipped him with knowledge necessary to lead this department effectively and efficiently. Aside from these experiences, he hopes to also draw from his personal walk with God in which God has taken Peter through seasons of spiritual and technical training for such a time as this. Peter feels that the above mentioned, however, does not determine or limit what God wants to do with the Music and Worship at Conference. For some time, Peter has felt that Atlanta 2008 will be a crossroads for us as a people. Will we fall into the normal of human standards of music and worship or into the normal of God's standards? As in all things, we have to decide on which side we will stand. But as the Music Coordinator, his desire is to cultivate a spiritual atmosphere of worship, praise, adoration, and preparation towards God for all who attend. His vision is to lead each individual in worship in more than one dimension. To worship God in "spirit and in truth" means to go further than singing the song—to engage with God visually, audibly, emotionally, and intellectually. He encourages you to be prepared for a new experience of worship--a facet that has not been encountered before--to worship God outside of comfort zones—and experience, maybe for the first time, the love of God, our Abba, our Daddy, our Father.
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| Stanley Oommen: Transportation |
Stanley feels honored to work together with the members of PCNAK 2008 to make this conference a blessing and success for all the attendees. This year, he will oversee all logistical facets of transportation to and from the airport, sports tournament, and the convention center. Also, through the website and other venues, he will make certain to keep everyone informed on travel notices such as shuttle schedules, parking and directions. In order to maintain God as the focus, Stanley’s primary goal is to ensure a hassle-free traffic environment that will minimize stress for the attendees. Both the past experience of working in PCNAK Atlanta as well as active membership in GYF has prepared Stanley’s leadership, coordination, and organizational skills for the tasks that this department demands of him. As described in Ephesians 6:15, he approaches this job “with feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” In order to be faithful to the purpose of conference, Stanley prays that all are ready to do HIS work and give HIM all the glory and honor.
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| Benita Joy: Recreation |
Having served as Youth Coordinator for the Western Pentecostal Conference 2007 held in Vancouver, Canada, Benita is excited to be a part of the 2008 PCNAK Team. She hopes that her experience in youth ministry, administration and leadership will be a valuable addition to the team. She has a heart for world missions and has worked extensively within the South Asian Diaspora organizing events that equip and inspire the next generation to effectively live out the Christian life. Her prayer is that the power and presence of God would be infused into every aspect of Conference 2008.
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| Mathew M. John, D.P.M: Medical |
 For the past six years, Dr. Mathew (Rajan) John, D. P. M, has worked in private practice at Ankle & Foot Centers, PC with an office in Marietta, Georgia. Also, he serves as a team physician for Pope Junior Football. He is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He graduated from Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia with an undergraduate degree in Biology. Additionally, he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine/ RF University of Medicine in Chicago. During his residency, he served as the Chief Resident and trained in forefoot and reconstructive rear foot surgery as well as diabetic wound care and limb salvage. He looks forward to serving you at the PCNAK 2008 Conference. If you are a health professional interested in volunteering your services, please feel free to contact Dr. John at rajan1999@hotmail.com.
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| Lesly Thomas: Marketing |
Welcome to ATLANTA ‘08! Lesly is blessed and honored to serve the PCNAK ATLANTA 2008 conference. From anointed speakers, worship bands, and other spirit-filled activities, he hopes to glorify our Lord and Savior through every avenue. With dedication, Lesly will effectively market PCNAK 2008 programs according to the needs of the Keralite Christian community as a whole and the Christian community in Atlanta. Serving in the fundraising team, he is dedicated to running PCNAK Atlanta economically and efficiently by cooperating with the National and Local teams, helping coordinate fundraising activities, and developing strategies to ensure that PCNAK Atlanta 2008 will be a success. Lesly has some degree of experience in raising funds for mission trips through way of sponsorships and scholarships. Lesly is also experienced in marketing and promoting conferences as a former elected representative for the Georgia Technology Student Association. If we keep our eyes and hearts focused on Him, Lesly feels that GOD will bless and anoint us through PCNAK Atlanta.
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| Johns Purayidam: Website |
For the last three years, Johns Purayidam has been serving as the PCNAK Youth webmaster. In addition, he has served as the PYFA (NY) webmaster for 2004 and 2005. In 2004, he raised the standards for website layout and functionality with his creative design, up-to-date information links, and other innovative ideas; his contributions played a key role in the success of that PYFA year in terms of effectively broadening both the scope and interest of the site’s target audience. Also, he has designed and maintained websites for numerous organizations and institutions. At present, he works for MTV Networks as Senior Technical Lead for the Online Team. Johns is also a good singer and a violinist.
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| Bency Thomas: Special Assignment |
Bency Thomas attends Atlanta Christian Assembly where he provides strong leadership to the youth. He is respected for his organizational skills, creativity, dedication and influence among the youth.
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| Rev. Fijoy Johnson: Program Coordinator |
Rev. Fijoy Johnson serves as the Senior Pastor of Grace India Church of God. In addition to leading this congregation, Rev. Fijoy holds the position of Assistant Campus Pastor at Lee University. His experience with college students greatly equips him for the challenges involved in coordinating youth programs that must capture the attention and minister to the spirit of each attendee. Rev. Fijoy invites everyone to enjoy Conference 2008.
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