K. A. Paul
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| Kilari Anand Paul | |
 K.A. Paul on Tarmac in Haiti
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| Born | September 25, 1963  Andhra Pradesh, India, |
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| Occupation | Evangelist Author Speaker |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | Grace, Peace and John Paul |
Kilari Anand Paul is an Indian Christian leader.
Originally named Anand Kilari,[1] was born on September 25, 1963, in a small village called Chittivalsa in the province of Andhra Pradesh, India, into a Hindu family. His parents were Barnabas and Santhosamma. His parents were strong believers of Hinduism until they became Christians in the year 1966. Paul became a Christian in March 1971, when he was eight years old. He was born into a very poor family. Paul used to travel with his evangelist father to hundreds of villages in India sharing the gospel to many non-Christians. They faced severe opposition even as his father preached the gospel. At the age of 19 Paul felt a calling and entered into the full-time ministry..[2]
The founder of Global Peace Initiative (GPI) is Dr. K.A. Paul. He was born into a traditional Hindu family in India.
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[edit] India Political Activism
Anand returned to India in September 2007 to help change India's government. He believes himself that Sonia Gandhi, the head of the Congress party and the ruling coalition in India's parliament, has to remain for more time to serve the people of India.[3]
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[edit] Global Peace One
Through charitable contributions to his organization, several of Paul's backers provided funds to purchase a 747sp airplane that Paul named "Global Peace Ambassadors" (Registry N4522V) and it flew under the alias "Global Peace One"[4]. Paul used the plane for missions to third world countries, delivering aid to diaster areas and to countries with people in need. The plane itself had an interesting history, having belonged to China Airlines previously, On February 19, 1985, an engine failed and the plane, filled with passengers made an uncontrolled descent from 41000 feet to 9500 feet and made a full 360 degrees aileron roll above the Pacific Ocean on flight from Taipei to Los Angeles before the pilots regained control and landed safely[5][6].
[edit] Controversy
In 2005, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability terminated the membership of Paul's organization for failing to meet financial accountability and governance standards. Financial details of his ministries are listed by Ministry Watch; the independent source for ministry ratings.
[edit] Chronology
- 1983. K.A. Paul was ordained at his father's church and the same year K.A. Paul founded Gospel to the Unreached Millions ministry in India, at the age of 20.
- 1989. Paul came to the United States.
- 1993. Paul created the U.S. nonprofit, 'Gospel to the Unreached Millions in Duluth, Minnesota.
- 1996. GUM opened its headquarters in Humble, Texas.
- 1999. GUM moved its headquarters to Houston, Texas.
- 2007. K.A. Paul made comments against the Chief Minister (equivalent to a State Governor in the USA) of Andhra Pradesh State in India, Mr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and the India's governing council Chairman, Ms. Sonia Gandhi. Mr. Paul accused the Chief Minister that he requested 5 Million USA dollars illegal donation to use for his party's victory during 2004 state elections. Note that both Mr. Reddy and Mrs. Gandhi belong to the Congress party. Paul also claimed to be able to arrange for a Congress hearing in USA where it would be proved that USA had contacted Sonia Gandhi to abort the peace mission. His counsel filed a defamation case on the three leaders seeking exemplary compensation to the tune of Rs.500 crore for causing damage to his reputation in the Delhi High Court.
[edit] References
- ^ [1] Houston Press expose on K.A. Paul
- ^ [2] Ministrywatch.org. retrieved October 17, 2006
- ^ GPI's own website, letter from Kilari Paul
- ^ Travel Video Television, article on missions to Tsunami struck Indonesia
- ^ History of 747sp Airplanes
- ^ Airliner Info website
