About the Co – Presiding Bishop – CACI – India
The Right Reverend Dr. Lawrence Gunasekaran
The Right Reverend Dr. Lawrence Gunasekaran is presently the Co- Presiding Bishop of Communion of Anglican Churches International- India Province. He was ordained as a priest by Archbishop John Sathiyakumar, Archbishop & Metropolitan, Anglican Church ( Episcopal) India (Anglican Communion) in 2010. He was appointed as head of Missions for Church Planting and Local Mission for the Anglican Diocese of El Shaddai Living God Ministries in 2014 and consecrated as a Bishop in 2020. He became a member of Communion of Anglican Churches International- South Asia ( CACI – SA) diocese in the year 2023 and was consecrated as Co-Presiding bishop for CACI – India by Archbishop Dr. Santhana Peter, Metropolitan Archbishop, CACI- SA in 2023.
Bishop Lawrence Gunasekaran , has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned his Master of Theology from DAYSPRING Theological University, Texas, USA. He was honoured with Doctor of Ministry for his contributions to teaching and training of Pastoŕ’s and leaders by DAYSPRING Theological University.
He and his wife live in Chennai, India with their two children.
Understanding CACI India Fellowship
IT IS AN ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING / PARTNERING WITH MINISTRIES OF THE BODY OF CHRIST, ASSISTING THEM AS THEY SEEK TO RAISE CHRIST-CENTERED CHURCHES
The word ‘fellowship’ means ‘a joint participation in a common interest and activity’, and thus it refers to something that belongs to us all, that we share together.
What is the aim of fellowship?
God’s Way: We commit to work to ensure all activities are conducted in “God’s way”, bringing honor and glory to Him. We will strive to trust only in Him, not in our own insight (Prov 3:5-6).
God’s Direction: We will regularly pray to seek God’s direction. We believe we will have peace and harmony when we are following God’s will (Col 4:12-15). When we identify disharmony, we will wait on the Lord before proceeding. We will work to resolve controversies in a biblical way (Matt 18:15-16).
God’s Conviction: We recognize the role of the Holy Spirit and will leave convicting and convincing to Him. We will encourage others to “good works” by providing information on opportunities. We want giving to be from a joyful heart, not out of compulsion. (Heb 10:24, II Cor 9:7)
God’s Glory: We recognize giving is an act of worship, that all gifts are from the Lord and He deserves the thanks and glory. (II Chron 29:14)
True fellowship is the result of the Holy Spirit working in our lives in conjunction with our choices and commitments….
Fellowship is built not on convenience (i.e., we’ll get together when I feel like it), but on the conviction that I need it for my spiritual health.