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About Us

A Legacy of Transformation

The Founders - Pastor B.I. and Jancy Samuel

In 1988, Pastor B.I. and Jancy Samuel received the call from God to move their young family from the safety of their Christian community in Southern India to the state of Gujarat in the north. With no knowledge of the culture or language, and with just ten dollars in their pockets, they uprooted their lives and took a huge step of faith as they chose to obey Christ and go.

For over three decades, Bless Asia Network has been a beacon of hope and transformation in South Asia. Our journey began with a simple yet profound vision: to raise and equip effective national leaders who would spread the gospel and plant churches among unreached people groups.

Through God’s grace and the unwavering dedication of our team, we have achieved remarkable milestones. We’ve trained, equipped, and sent out hundreds of frontline leaders who are making a lasting impact in their communities. These leaders are serving among diverse unreached people groups, bringing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ to those who have never heard.

Our vision for the future is ambitious yet attainable: to train and send 3,000 church planters and frontline leaders before 2030. This will enable us to reach even more unreached people with the gospel and accelerate the growth of the Church in South Asia.

Meet the Team

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B.I. Samuel

Founder & President
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Jancy Samuel

Co-Founder & Director of Awake Deborah Initiative
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Dr. Thomas Mathew

Director of UPG & General Secretary
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Simon K. Simon

Director of Operations
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Vinita Simon

Medical Missions
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Vaniah Samuel

Communications Manager
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Vini Samuel

Director of Partnerships & Relations
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Vivek Samuel

Executive Director
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Stephen Mathew

Regional Field Director (Georgia & Tennessee)
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Shonte & Kevin Foster

Regional Field Director (Arkansas)
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Alicia Rallan

Communications specialist

YOUR IMPACT IS POWERFUL

Our world needs to experience the hope and life that is only found in Christ.
This is why we’re committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ
who transform our world. Will you join us today?

Partner with us

We invite you to join us in this transformative work. Your partnership is essential in empowering our leaders, supporting our ministries, and spreading the gospel to the unreached. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of millions in South Asia.

Donate

Help us continue transforming lives by making a secure online donation

Volunteer

Share your skills and passion to serve alongside Bless Asia.

Pray

Lift up Bless Asia’s ministries and the people of South Asia in prayer.

Together, let's finish the task of spreading the gospel and transforming lives in South Asia.