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An Inclusive Bishop

Bishop Timothy Ravinder, the sixth and current Bishop of the Church of South India's (CSI) Coimbatore Diocese, is regarded as one of the most charismatic and approachable pastoral leaders in contemporary India.

Drawing from deep Christian values and family belonging to the picturesque Ketti velley of the Nilgiris district, the young Timothy pursued theology after graduating with a degree in Physics. His academic journey has spanned the Laidlaw Memorial School, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, United Theological College, Bangalore, and the University of Copenhagen. His pastoral career has included assignments in the CSI Synod, Chennai, and deputations in Germany, before being formally elected as a Bishop in 2013.

“Bishop Timothy Ravinder: Ethical Leadership in the Corridors of Faith” by Prashanth Appuswamy chronicles the Bishop’s remarkable journey with success stories of spiritual motivation and organizational development of the CSI Coimbatore Diocese under his 10+ years of leadership, and his ongoing contributions to the wider Church and society at large.

What makes an ethical leader?

Leaders are many but ethical leaders are few. This book discusses a topic of utmost importance ethical leadership in the corridors of faith. It delves into the life and work of a practitioner of ethical leadership, Bishop Timothy Ravinder. From his humble beginnings as a young man with dreams of becoming a space scientist to his transformation into a pastor and eventual emergence as a Bishop, Bishop Timothy's story is one of dedication, diligence, and faith. Through real life success stories and practical insights, this book aims to inspire current and aspiring leaders to adopt a framework of ethical leadership in their own lives and professions.

Meet the Author

Prashanth Manoj Appuswamy is an experienced corporate professional with a heart for God. Born in Ooty and brought up in Coimbatore, he completed his first degree in software engineering from Karunya University in Coimbatore followed by an MBA from the University of Nottingham in the UK. He has worked with leading MNCs in India and the UK. In 2011, he was awarded 'Employee of the Year' by G4S in the UK. During his stay in England, he was also trained as a local preacher by the British Methodist Church in Broadway, Cotswolds. Brought up in CSI tradition, Prashanth authored "Bishop Timothy Ravinder: Ethical Leadership in the Corridors of Faith", an authorized biography of the Bishop, which was born out of a heavenly inspiration from the Lord and Comforter Holy Spirit. Prashanth lives in Bangalore with his wife Dr Vinaya, a dentist, and their son Prajwal Chris. He respects all Bible believing churches and enjoys sharing his own experiences of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ via his new ministerial endeavour, "Quiet Waters Inspirations" located online at www.qwaters.in.

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