ABOUT US
Who We Are
Our Heritage
Our Mission
North Andhra Section of Seventh-day Adventists is a part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving communities across its territory through worship, discipleship, evangelism, education, health ministry and compassionate service.
Our Mission
Our Heritage
Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ who live as His loving witnesses and proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels’ Messages in preparation for His soon return
Our Heritage
Our Heritage
Our Heritage
Our Adventist heritage in this region reaches back to the early twentieth century, with Rajahmundry playing an important role in the growth of the Adventist message among Telugu-speaking people.
Our History
A LEGACY OF MISSION AND SERVICE
The Adventist work in North Andhra has roots extending back more than a century. Rajahmundry and the Godavari region played an important role in the early development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church among Telugu-speaking people.
Our Journey Through the Years
1914 - Early Beginnings
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
1916 — LITERATURE MINISTRY
V. J. Benjamin returned to the Telugu region after embracing the Adventist faith and became one of the early workers associated with the growth of Adventism in this region.
1916 — LITERATURE MINISTRY
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
1916 — LITERATURE MINISTRY
Rajahmundry hosted the first colporteur institute for Telugu-speaking workers, strengthening literature evangelism in the region.
1917 — PUBLIC EVANGELISM
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
An early public Adventist evangelistic effort in Andhra was conducted in Rajahmundry by Nalluri Bhooshanam Solomon and V. J. Benjamin.
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
1918 — ANTERVEDI SABBATH SCHOOL
V. J. Benjamin organized a Sabbath School at Antervedi, marking another important step in the development of Adventist work in the Godavari region.
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
The Telugu work was reorganized into North and South Telugu Mission Fields, with Rajahmundry serving as the headquarters of the North Telugu Mission Field.
1955 — NORTH TELUGU SECTION
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
The North Telugu Mission was reorganized and became the North Telugu Section.
1959 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
1959 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION
The North Telugu Section was renamed the North Andhra Section, marking an important stage in its organizational development.
1963 — ANDHRA SECTION
1942 — NORTH TELUGU MISSION FIELD
1959 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION
The Telugu-speaking church units were reorganized, bringing the work together under the Andhra Section.
1980 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION REORGANIZED
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
1980 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION REORGANIZED
Following the division of the Andhra Section, the North Andhra Section was reorganized as a separate administrative unit, continuing the Adventist mission across North Andhra.
1999–2000 — MISSION EXPANSION
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
1980 — NORTH ANDHRA SECTION REORGANIZED
A period of renewed mission expansion emphasized revival and public evangelism, the establishment of new congregations, training of evangelists, and the development of educational ministry.
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
The North Andhra Section headquarters was relocated to Tilak Road, Rajahmundry, strengthening the administrative work of the Section.
2007 — RAJANAGARAM HEADQUARTERS
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
2001 — HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO RAJAHMUNDRY
The permanent North Andhra Section headquarters at Rajanagaram was officially opened on November 18, 2007, providing a dedicated centre for administration and mission.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
The residential complex at the North Andhra Section campus was inaugurated on December 24, 2012, further developing the Rajanagaram campus
TODAY — FORWARD IN MISSION
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
North Andhra Section continues its mission of making disciples, proclaiming the everlasting gospel, nurturing churches and serving communities throughout its territory.
LOOKING AHEAD
2012 — RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
LOOKING AHEAD
With Christ at the centre, we move forward together—strengthening churches, equipping members, reaching new communities and preparing people for the soon return of Jesus.
OUR TERRITORY
North Andhra Section serves the districts of East Godavari, Eluru, Kakinada, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) Manyam in Andhra Pradesh, together with the Yanam region in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
OUR ADMINISTRATION
Pr. S Samuel Raj
Mr. Nalli Kiran Babu
Pr. J Mark Lazarus
PRESIDENT
Pr. J Mark Lazarus
Mr. Nalli Kiran Babu
Pr. J Mark Lazarus
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Mr. Nalli Kiran Babu
Mr. Nalli Kiran Babu
Mr. Nalli Kiran Babu
TREASURER
ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE YEARS.
N S BHASKARA RAO
N S BHASKARA RAO
N S BHASKARA RAO
President | 1980–1982
K CHRISTOPHER
N S BHASKARA RAO
N S BHASKARA RAO
President | 1982–1993
B S MOSES
N S BHASKARA RAO
B S MOSES
President | 1993–1997
CH JOHN
PAKA JESURATHNAM
B S MOSES
President | 1997–2001
M R SATYAVADI
PAKA JESURATHNAM
PAKA JESURATHNAM
President | 2001–2010
PAKA JESURATHNAM
PAKA JESURATHNAM
PAKA JESURATHNAM
President | 2010–2016
T JOHNSON JACOB
T JOHNSON JACOB
T JOHNSON JACOB
President | 2016–2018
T ROBINSON BOB
T JOHNSON JACOB
T JOHNSON JACOB
President | 2018–2026
S SAMUEL RAJ
T JOHNSON JACOB
S SAMUEL RAJ
President | 2026–Present
NORTH ANDHRA SECTION TODAY
Today, North Andhra Section continues to advance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through evangelism, discipleship, education, health ministry, family ministries, youth and children's ministries, communication, stewardship, publishing and other forms of Christian service. Working together with pastors, church leaders and members, we seek to reach every community with the hope of Jesus Christ and prepare people for His soon return.