Educational Background

In 1972, Andrew graduated from British founded "Bishop Cotton Boys’ High School", in Bangalore, India. This is an elite educational institution in that country, and was recently ranked #3 in this nation of One Billion people!

Between 1973 and 1976, Andrew did his B.Sc. or Bachelor of Science degree, his core subjects being Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, at St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, in Bangalore.

Between 1978 and 1980, he completed his Masters degree M.A. in English Literature, at Mysore University.

In 1981 he did his B.Ed. or Bachelor’s degree in Education through Ranchi University.

Ministry Credentials

Andrew was born and raised the 7th son of a Pentecostal minister. His father had earlier been raised up from his deathbed, and experienced a dramatic turn-around in his personal life. In his own words, Andrew shares: "I learned to say Jesus before I could say Mama!"

In 1990, Andrew was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, at their home church, The Worship Center, in Lancaster, PA, USA.

In 2000, he was also granted ordination credentials with the Assemblies of God in Australia, and he currently holds these dual credentials.

Andrew is a skilled Teacher of the Word, travels widely, conducts seminars, and has ministered in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Oceania... in nearly 25 countries!

Work Experience

1976-1982

Worked as a middle and high school Teacher at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School. Subjects taught included English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

1982-1990

Worked as middle and high school Teacher at Living Word Academy, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Subjects taught included English Literature, Bible, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

Ministry Experience

1978-1982

Served as Associate Pastor, Teacher of the Word, Choir / Music / and Drama Director, Outreach Meetings and Cell Group Coordinator for an AOG church in India prior to leaving for the USA.

1987-1990

Taught numerous books of the Bible at The Worship Center ‘School of the Word’ classes.

1989-1990

Served as Missions Director for The Worship Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

1991 - Present

• Founder of APT FOUNDATION
• Religious, charitable organization
• Registered as such in USA and Australia
• Founded Bible Schools in Fiji, Indonesia, and India
• Lecturing and teaching in churches throughout the world, and above Bible schools
• Teaching Seminars in churches around the world
• Founding secondary level Christian schools in Fiji and India
• Supporting pastors in developing countries
• Helping construct simple church buildings in developing countries, etc…
• Author of 3 books