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Caroline introduces herself:-
I was born and
brought up in a devout Christian family, in a small town of North India. Since
childhood, family devotions and Sunday school were of prime importance.
Although, I belonged to a Christian family, I, like many young people, did not
have a deep understanding and personal relationship with Jesus. In my understanding,
salvation was my birth right, since I was born into a Christian family. I was
wrong. I had a personal encounter with Jesus whilst hearing the message at a
youth conference on Hebrews 2:3, “How shall we escape if we ignore so great a
salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed
to us by those who heard him.” At this point, I knew that my parents’ salvation
had led me to Christ, but I had to confess Him to be saved and begin my journey
with him. God has been faithful in all his promise ever since.
I am married to Rev
Ramesh Pathak and God has blessed us with our son Vinay. They are serving God
with the Methodist Church in India – in Delhi and Rajasthan.
I have always been
passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and the good news of salvation by telling
my story and teaching from the Word of God. I was an introvert by nature. God’s
enabling and empowering Holy Spirit, in His grace helped me with my passion of
sharing Jesus. I don’t claim to be someone who knows everything but I do
believe in the One who does and enables his children for his mission. Being an
overseas trained teacher, I had the privilege of working in Christian schools
in India. Being the warden over 80 teenage girls gave me ample opportunities to
reach out to students of all backgrounds, both national and international.
The passion of
evangelism led me to apply for theological training. I came to the UK and,
against all the odds, God allowed that to happen. It was not an easy road, being
away from my family. However, by their prayerful support, encouragement and
sacrifices and by God’s grace, I was able to complete my Ministerial Theology
(B.Th.) from the University of Roehampton in 2013. During the last two years of
my studies, I did my placement for a year and then further one more year as
Pastoral Assistant at Fulham United Reformed Church. Then I left for India to
be with my family.
Currently, I am in
the role of Lay Pastoral Worker alongside the Urban Missioner on the Alton
Estate at Roehampton Ecumenical Parish and Church Family Worker at Barnes
Methodist Church. Working in these two places and caring pastorally for both
the churched and the unchurched, running parenting course (Parent Talk), being
intentionally present within the community has been a blessing. Both the roles
are mainly to engage with the community, families, visiting people, pastorally care
for both the young and the elderly.
I have recently
been appointed as Host Evangelist at Northcliffe Church and I am excited and
looking forward to be involved in Christ’s mission and vision of Northcliffe
Church.
My hobbies and
interests are singing, listening to music, playing chess, badminton and table
tennis.
The time is soon
approaching to move up North. I am praying for you all and will appreciate your
prayers for us as family and as I begin to pack.
Thank you and God
bless you.
Looking forward to
see you all soon.
Caroline
PLEASE NOTE
A
Service of Commissioning and
Welcome will take place at Northcliffe Church at 2.30 pm on Sunday 4
September, led by Rev Andrew, to which all the circuit is invited. Please
come along to support and welcome Caroline. The appointment of a Host
Evangelist is a new venture in outreach and it deserves the full support of the
circuit.
Please pray for
Caroline and for the venture.
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