Our Pastor & Family

Rev. LEONARD BASKAR SAMUEL

Our Pastor graduated from Madras Christian College Tambaram (B.Sc. – Zoology) and obtained M.A. (Christian Studies) from Madras University. He then worked for 6 years in State Government after graduation. Joined the Diocese of Madras in 1978, resigning the Government job, on God’s Call for Pastoral Ministry. He underwent Theological Training (B.D.) in union Biblical Seminary, at yeotmal – Maharashtra and was ordained as Deacon in 1982 and as Presbyter in 1983. He served in the following Churches upto his transfer here at Egmore Wesley:

Redhills Pastorate – (1982 – 1983)
St. Luke’s Church Mandaveli – (1983 – 1988)
St. Andrew’s Kirk – (1988 – 1993)
Thiruporur Pastorate – (1993 – 1995)
Velachery – Adambakkam Pastorate – (1995 – 2000)
St.Michael’s Church – Padi – (2000 – 2003)
St. Thomas Tamil Church, Santhome – (2003 – 2007)
Now at Egmore Wesley Church.

Mrs. FLORENCE LEONARD (Pastor’s wife)

Has done her M.A. in Sociology and serves as an official in the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India at Shastri Bhavan, Chennai. She is also the Convener, Board for women’s concern – Diocese of Madras. An active member of the Synod Executive Committee, The Diocesan Finance Committee and the Diocesan Property Committee. She has specialized in youth work through common wealth youth Secretariat. She is a very good counsellor, an excellent Leadership trainer and loves to work among youth.

 

BENITA SAMUEL B.A. Bed. (PASTOR’S DAUGHTER) – HOUSE WIFE
PRIESTLY PRAVEENRAJ (SON – IN – LAW) Director – Quest net India (Gold Quest International)
JESSICA KATHERYNE & BETINA CHERYLE (GRAND DAUGHTERS)
BENNETT SAMUEL M.A. M. Phil (Pastor’s Son) Works for a M.N.C. in Chennai

 

Our Caretakers

Egmore Wesley Church has heavily leaned on its caretakers, for its smooth running.

These unsung heroes, disciplined by the church committee, manage a tight schedule, as a team. They report early for work every day, some of them commuting long distances, and perform crucial tasks (which we take for granted!)

These include keeping the church tidy; handling of articles in the church such as Bibles, Hymn Books, Bulletins, Communion items, Hymn-boards, chairs, footstools; maintenance of all equipment in the church building, office, Parish halls and toilets; gardening; managing electrical needs of the church; purchase and transport of all essential items needed by the church and the various fellowships that meet during the week including BSF International and Parivalaya.

The friendly Office Staff look after Church Accounts, typing work, membership data, Activity scheduling and inter communication between the various wings.

All of these Herculean tasks are performed with the inspiration that “we are doing something for God!”