Praise for the Book
"The objectives of this book are very keen and profound Bishop Timothy’s vibrant and enthusiastic life has been impacting many lives across his diocese His deep vision has taken the Coimbatore diocese to greater heights I congratulate and appreciate the author, Mr Prashanth Manoj Appuswamy, for his efforts in writing this book Let this testimony inspire many lives and be the glory of our God!"
- Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen
Former Moderator of the Church of South India &
Bishop Emeritus, CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese
"This book recounts the personal, spiritual, and episcopal journey of Rt. Rev. Timothy Ravinder, the sixth Bishop of the CSI Coimbatore Diocese, with a focus on ethical leadership. The book and the testimonies of his colleagues present the Bishop as an able administrator who is also approachable with a clean image in society."
– Rev. Dr. Packiam T. Samuel
Director, Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad
"The author Prashanth Appuswamy has carried out an in depth study of Bishop Timothy Ravinder and wrote an insightful book through a blend of personal anecdotes, theological reflection and organisational analysis The book effectively highlights Bishop Ravinder’s achievements and impact, with some critical assessment of his leadership strategies and their broader implications for the church"
– Professor Dr Stanley Oliver
Doctoral College, Newcastle upon Tyne
England, United Kingdom
"I have known Timothy Ravinder right from the days of the United Theological College, where he studied his BD while staying with his young family. It was on the 25th of September 2013 that the Synod decided to appoint him as the Bishop of Coimbatore, and I still recall the wonderful co nse cration service held on the 28th of September, the day after the CSI Day celebrations, which was led by Moderator G. Devakadasham. Ever since, Bishop Timothy Ravinder has lived up to the expectations of the people with grace and dignity. The views expressed in this book on the expectations from bishops will be vie wed with interest, for sure."
– Rt. Rev. A. Dharmaraj Rasalam
Former Moderator of the Church of South India &
Bishop Emeritus, CSI South Kerala Diocese
"As we read through the pages, in other words, through the life of Bishop Timothy Ravinder, it delineates what in fact constitutes the engagements of a Bishop in a diocese in the present times Getting to know these things is imperative, since the church as a movement has leapt into the future and is thus, at times, losing track of its primary vision, mission, and objectives of its existence This will benefit the present young generation very much in knowing and understanding their role in the church, participating in the Episcopal ministry that espouses new ministerial patterns as per the need and necessity of the faith community and society at large, undergirded by the principles of justice and values of the kingdom of God as preached by our Saviour Jesus Christ"
– Prof. Rev. Dr. Chilikuri Vasantha Rao
Principal, United Theological College, Bengaluru
"BISHOP TIMOTHY RAVINDER ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CORRIDORS OF FAITH is a book written in style by Prashanth Appuswamy and with enough photos and biographical data by leadership that is inherent in Bishop Timothy Ravinder and helps anybody get to know and understand him."
– Prof. Fr. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel CMI
Professor of Philosophy of Science at
Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram and Christ University, Bangalore
"I am happy that my dear student Prashanth Manoj is writing this book on Bishop Timothy Ravinder, a renowned and charismatic CSI bishop. It is my prayer that everyone who reads this book will be greatly blessed."
– Dr. K. Aldrin Karunaharan
Assistant Professor, National University, Oman &
former faculty at Karunya University, Coimbatore
(Spiritual Mentor to the Author)