A N A N D
A n a n d is a development professional with nearly three decades of experience in the development sector, having worked with organizations like the UN, Irish Embassy, and European Union in New Delhi, India. In his free time, he has volunteered as a devotional speaker, content writer, and career counselor. He has spoken at churches of various denominations as a guest speaker representing the Bible Society of India, and has been a resource person at youth retreats and staff fellowships. His Christian articles have appeared in The Hindu, Times of India, Christian Manager’s Management Devotional, Campus Link, Forerunner, and Aim Magazine. Anand has also traveled on mission trips to several cities of India and internationally, including the US, South Korea, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. He and his wife, S h a r m I l e e, are members of Centenary Methodist Church in New Delhi, India.
| Name | Anand David |
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| Date of Birth | 1969, Chennai, India |
| Spouse | Married Sharmilee, Oct 1999 (From Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, a homemaker & prayer partner) |
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| Short-term Courses | MS Office, Journalism, Research Methodology, Socio-Economic Rehabilitation, Leadership, Prayer Ministry |
| Profession | Development Professional, Content Writer, and Career Counselor |
| Other Interests | Volunteering in church events for spiritual growth and professional development |
| Travel | Travelled to 23 Indian States; USA, (UK in transit); Malaysia, China, South Korea, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan |
| Languages Known | Tamil (Native), English (Near Native command), Hindi (working knowledge) and basic Telugu |
| Extended Family | Father - (Late) Rev. D B T David, Arcot Lutheran Church, Chennai Mother - (Late) Mrs. Sarojini David Brother - John & family, Tampa, FL Sister - Rachel & family, Chennai, India In-laws - (Late) Dr. T. A. Rajabhushanam, Prof. AC College, Guntur & family |