"And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,
so that in everything He might have the supremacy." (Col. 1:18)
EKKLESIA
EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God,
which he obtained with his own blood.
(Acts 20:28)
elders and deacons
AJAY ABRAHAM
Ajay serves EEF as a pastor/elder. He has grown in a God-given burden for young people after his conversion during his college days. His love for the Word led him to pursue theological studies. After completing seminary, he began his pastoral internship at Ekklesia. During this time, he married Joyce, who had completed her Master's in Biotechnology. Joyce provides tremendous support to Ajay in his ministry. They were both sent to help establish a Telugu church plant in Hyderabad. After fulfilling his responsibilities there, Ajay returned to Ekklesia and serves as a pastor. He enjoys cooking and playing cricket.
GAUTAM KAKKERLA
Gautam is a founding member of the church and is currently serving as an Elder, focusing on preaching, discipleship, and spiritual shepherding. He returned in 2019 after a season in a Telugu church. He believes deeply in the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ, and the importance of a healthy local church.
STEPHEN DAVID
Stephen David is a founding pastor of Ekklesia Evangelical Fellowship. With a background in theology and counseling, Stephen is passionate to serve God's people. He is also the author of "10 Qualities of Healthy Church Members" and "The Cost of Marriage". Stephen resides in Hyderabad, India, with his wife, Chaithanya, and their two sons, Joy and Joe.
REBECCA DRAME
Rebekah serves EEF as a deaconess. She is a diplomat and is passionate to serve the church as a women’s coordinator. She is blessed with two sons, Abraham and Jesse.