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.

Anand and Family
Name Anand David
Date of Birth 1969, Chennai, India
Spouse Married Sharmilee, Oct 1999 (From Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, a homemaker & prayer partner)
Education
  • Pre-PhD course (in lieu of MPhil), Development Studies, Ambedkar University, Delhi
  • MBA, IGNOU/The Global Open University Nagaland
  • MDiv, Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, India
  • BSc (Hons), The American College, Madurai, India
  • Certificate course (virtual) on E-learning, UN Staff College, Italy
  • Certificate course on Advanced Leadership, Haggai Institute, HI, USA
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