Fr. Thomas Ninan

Fr. Thomas Ninan

Programme Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Secretary-Projects at Christian Service Agency of National Council of Churches in India

  • Education

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Theology Theology and Development

      Research and Study in the field of Theology and Development, History of Christianity, HIV epidemic in South Africa

    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2010 - 2011
      Bachelor of Theology (Honors) Theology and Development

      Activities and Societies: Ujaama; Theological Cafe; South African Theological Society Conferences; UKZN Cricket Club; Member of the Dominicans; Pastor to the Indian Orthodox Congregations in Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Port Edward, Bizana, Lusikisiki, King Williams Town, East London, Umtata and Grahamstown, Visitor Priest to Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church members in Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Addo.

    • St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary

      1997 - 2002
      B.C.S Religion and Theology

      Activities and Societies: Director - Orthodox Vacation Bible School in 2001; Satsangh; Field Work at Sihora Ashram (near Jabalpur), Mathridham Ashram in Varanasi, among earthquake victims in Gandhidham and at India Peace Centre, Nagpur.

    • Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College

      1990 - 1994
      B.E Automobile Engg.

      Activities and Societies: Orientation at Mahindra Nissan Plant in Zaheerabad (A.P.)

    • Gaborone Secondary School, Botswana

      1984 - 1986
      Form I and II
    • Kendriya Vidyalaya

      1986 - 1989
      Class XII and Class X
  • Experience

    • Christian Medical Association of India

      Jul 2003 - Jun 2014
      Programme Coordinator

      Coordinating training programmes relating to Substance Abuse and HIV and AIDS with 30 main line Churches in India at a National level.Coordinator of events relating to Christian Agencies to Combat Substance Abuse (CACSAN).Promote HIV and AIDS policy with main line Churches in India. Key member of the HIV and AIDS policy making team of the National Council of Churches in India.

    • Indian Orthodox Diaspora

      Feb 2005 - Dec 2010
      Vice President

      Coordinate the Delhi Diocesan level activities of the organization, bring together young diasporic couples from the Orthodox churches in the Delhi NCR and inspire them in their Church life.

    • Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, Meerut

      Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
      Vicar

      Pastoral work, Vice Chairman of the Society, Principal of St Gregorian Saplings, Meerut

    • Ministry of Human Empowerment, Indian Orthodox Church, Diocese of Delhi

      Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
      Director

      Will be working with Indian Orthodox churches in and around Delhi equipping them in various social and professional issues relevant to them. Theme for 2016: Holistic Health (Samagra Saukhya)

    • National Council of Churches in India

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2023
      Associate General Coordinator, ESHA

      Engaging churches in the area of HIV and AIDS and Sexuality, particularly with issues relating to the LGBTQ communities in India.

    • CHRISTIAN SERVICE AGENCY.

      Mar 2017 - now

      Project management and fundraising at Christian Service Agency, the service wing of the National Council of Churches in India.

      • Executive Secretary

        Jan 2022 - now
      • General Coordinator

        Mar 2017 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master of Theology in Theology and Development, UKZN, South Africa

      University of KwaZulu-Natal
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