Paul Dhinakaran
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1962 Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Organization | Jesus Calls Ministries |
| Known for | founding Jesus Calls Ministries and Karunya University |
| Spouse | Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | D. G. S. Dhinakaran (father) |
Paul Dhinakaran (born September 4, 1962) is an Indian evangelical preacher, philanthropist, author, writer, singer, religious broadcaster, and charismatic minister. He is considered to be one of the most prominent Christian charismatic leaders from India. He is the co-founder and the chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and Jesus calls ministries globally.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Dhinakaran is the son of D. G. S. Dhinakaran, also an evangelist and among the most prominent Christian voices from India.[6][7][8][9]
He received his B.Sc degree at Loyola College and an MBA and a Ph.D degree in marketing from Madras University.[10][11][12][13]
Career[edit]
He is the co-founder, co-owner, and currently the chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences.[1][14][15][4]
He also ministers on Rainbow TV, an evangelical television channel. In 2023, his organisation Jesus Calls had over 62 prayer towers in India, USA, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and in different parts of the world. He has nearly 10 million viewership every month through TV and digital programs.[16][17][1]
Jesus Calls ministries[edit]
Jesus Calls is a global philanthropic and nonprofit Christian humanitarian ministry founded by Late Brother D.G.S. Dhinakaran and by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran.[18][8][19] Its mission to bring comfort, peace and healing through prayers offered 24/7 throughout the year, through channels such as physical prayer towers, prayer outreaches, public meetings, television programs, digital, electronic and social media.
Paul Dhinakaran began SEESHA, the social arm of Jesus Calls Ministry, which feeds and helps thousands of people in the impoverished sections of society. Children receive free tutorial education and medical camps. Dhinakaran also continued with his father's vision for Jesus Calls and has established 62 prayer towers in 12 countries.[20][21][22][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Paul Dhinakaran Meets PM Modi". The New Indian Express. 2014-09-11.
- ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran meets Narendra Modi". The Times of India. October 11, 2013.
- ^ "Paul Dhinakaran: Building Prayer Towers to Reach the Nations". CBN.
- ^ a b "Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW". March 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran".
- ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ India, One (20 February 2008). "Evangelist D G S Dinakaran dead". One India. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ^ James, Jonathan D. (2012). "The Global in the Local: The Ambivalence and Ambition of Christian Televangelism in India". In Thomas, Pradip Ninan; Lee, Philip (eds.). Global and Local Televangelism. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 1960–1964, 1969–1970. ISBN 9781137149909.
- ^ "Dr. Paul Dhinakaran turns 60! Diamond Jubilee celebrations held". Free Press Journal.
- ^ nagalandpost.com. 2023-07-13 https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2023/07/13/27th-convocation-of-karunya-deemed-university-held/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Change Maker Dr Paul Dhinakaran Greets M K Stalin". May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22". India Today NE. November 29, 2023.
- ^ "'Bless Nagaland' prayer festival underway in Mokokchung". MorungExpress.
- ^ Service, Express News (February 7, 2023). "Minority communities' demands will be met: CM Stalin". The New Indian Express.
- ^ nagalandpost.com. 2023-01-29 https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2023/01/29/2-day-nagaland-prayer-festival-commences-at-agri-expo/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ nagalandpost.com. 2019-11-05 https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/2019/11/05/increase-in-hearing-god-s-voice-dr-paul-dhinakaran/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ D. G. S. Dhinakaran Memorial Page
- ^ "Jesus Calls Evangelist Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Called To Glory". South Asian Connection - Portal for South Asian Christians.
- ^ "India's top court gives nod to prayer meet by evangelist - UCA News". ucanews.com.
- ^ "SC paves way for prayer meet led by Chennai-based preacher Paul Dhinakaran at Indore, stays administration's order". The New Indian Express. April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Arunachal CM Khandu attends inaugural programme of three-day prayer festival in Itanagar". India Today NE. October 28, 2023.