Ashish’s journey of faith began in childhood, nurtured by a Christian upbringing and the teachings of his parents. Born into a humble middle-class family as their only son, he embraced Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and received water baptism on February 9, 1997. This marked a transformative moment in his life, igniting a passion for ministry and worship leadership, and setting him on a path of service rooted in hope, peace, and divine purpose.
In 2012, Ashish joined Abundant Life International Church (ALIC) in Cleveland, USA, where he completed the School of Ministry. Recognizing his dedication, Rev. Kayode Tadese encouraged him to establish ALIC in India—a vision realized with support from Mr. Kapil Verma. Ashish was ordained as a pastor on June 25, 2023, in North Carolina, USA, a milestone he regards as a divine miracle. Since then, he has faithfully led ALIC India, beginning in Odisha, where the first church was planted in Brajrajnagar, and continues to minister across the nation through preaching, teaching, and discipleship.
Ashish is joyfully married to Pinki, his partner in faith and ministry, and together they are blessed with two children, Aryan and Anshika. His family, including his parents, remains a steadfast source of prayer and support. Hailing from Brajrajnagar in Jharsuguda district, Odisha, Ashish’s personal and spiritual life is a testament to God’s faithfulness and grace.
His passion lies in seeing lives transformed by Christ and equipping believers—especially youth—to stand firm in God’s Word. Through ALIC India, he has trained over 100 ministers, planted more than 14 churches, and led humanitarian efforts in health, education, and orphan care. Ashish’s vision is to build a Christ-centered community that radiates love, unity, and hope, with future goals focused on education, orphanages, healthcare, discipleship, and relief work. With unwavering faith, he looks ahead to greater works and expanded outreach, giving all glory to God.