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Sharing the Word of God Across India in Their Native Languages
At India Bible Study, we are privileged to have a dedicated team of leaders, language directors, and board members who bring their expertise and passion to our mission. Together, they work tirelessly to ensure the success of our translation projects, outreach efforts, and overall vision to make God’s Word accessible to all.

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides leadership, guidance, and support to ensure that the mission of India Bible Study continues to grow and fulfill its vision.

Paul Dasari
President

Paul Dasari
President
Paul is the founder and President of India Bible Study. He has served as Executive Director of Bible Faith Lutheran Church of India and on the Board of Directors of Bible Faith Lutheran Ministries to India since 2000. In addition to his leadership roles, Paul is a physician at the Fairview University of Minnesota Health System in Minneapolis. Paul lives in Greenfield, Minnesota, with his wife Jennifer and their four daughters.

Michael Albrecht
Secretary

Michael Albrecht
Secretary
Michael has been on the India Bible Study Board of Directors since its inception. He has served as a teaching pastor for the Bible Faith Lutheran Church of India’s Annual Symposia since 2007 and was a pastor at Saint James Lutheran Church in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1990 until his retirement in 2020. Michael holds a doctorate in Church history and served as Senior Editor for the Logia Lutheran Journal. He currently resides in Robinson, Texas, with his wife Donna.

Paul Farley
Treasurer

Paul Farley
Treasurer
Paul has served as Treasurer since 2021. He has been involved with the Bible Faith Lutheran Church through his work as Missions Committee chairman. Paul is a Senior Finance Director at Shipt, with previous roles at Target and U.S. Bank. He is also a Trustee of the Saint James Lutheran Church Foundation. Paul resides in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, with his wife Jennifer and their two young children.

Héctor Hoppe
Board Member

Héctor Hoppe
Board Member
Héctor has served on the Board since 2021. He has a background in pastoral work in Argentina and teaching at Seminario Concordia. Héctor has served as the editor for multilingual resources at Concordia Publishing House for 25 years. He currently works for Lutheran Hour Ministries with its Spanish program. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Beatriz García and has three adult children.

Ruth Martin
Board Member

Ruth Martin
Board Member
Ruth has served on the India Bible Study Board of Directors since 2021. She is a licensed attorney with experience in legal, professional association, and nonprofit executive roles. Ruth previously served on the Michigan District-LCMS Board of Directors and was the Executive Director of MOST Ministries until August 2022. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband Jeff and their three adult children.
Digital Communications Committee
This team manages the technology needs for all aspects of the translations process.
- Paul Dasari
- Madelyn Krinke
- Eric Whitehead
- Alex Schrader
- Adam Urban
Our Language Directors
- Dr. Jerald Praveen, Tamil and Hindi Translation Team
- Prasanna Kumar Kaki, LLM, Telugu Layout Editor
- Rev. Dr. Victor Moses Chikka, Telugu Translation Team
- Dr. Jayasree Jerald, Malayalam Translation Team
- Rev. Dr. Christopher Victor George, Kannada Translation Team
“This Study Bible holds significant potential in aiding the broader language
community. It facilitates a profound understanding of scripture, enabling
individuals to grasp the essence of the text and cultivate spiritual growth.”
Dr. Jerald PraveenTamil and Hindi Translation Team