Staff & Leadership

Led by elders, served by deacons.

Redemption Hill Church is led by a plurality of elders and served by deacons, in keeping with the New Testament pattern for church government (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1).

The Ministry of the Word

Our Ministers

Michael Teddy

Michael Teddy

Married to Cinu · father to Ethan and Yohan

Michael has served as the main preaching pastor of Redemption Hill since its inception in 2015. He felt the pull toward preaching ministry early in life, and is committed to expository preaching as one of the most important marks of a healthy church. A software engineer by profession, he lives in Trivandrum with his family.

He also serves on the board of thecrosspurpose.com and writes at michaelteddy.com.

Ashok Mohanakumar

Ashok Mohanakumar

Married to Irene · father to Abigail & Abhay

Ashok serves as an elder with a particular burden for discipleship, Malayalam-language ministry, and the translation of Reformed literature for the Kerala church. He works to bring sound Reformed theology into Malayalam through translation and publishing, so that believers can engage deep biblical truth in their mother tongue.

Author of Discipleship & The Church and co-author of Who Is Jesus Anyway. He hosts the Cross Purpose, Puthiya Eden, and Street Talk Theology podcasts, and writes at truedoxology.com.

Our Deacons

Ayzar Samuel John

Deacon

Ayzar Samuel John

Married to Christina · father to Shiloh

Ayzar serves the congregation as a deacon and pastoral assistant, and handles media content and the Wayfarers Post newsletter.

Steve Maria Waltin

Deacon

Steve Maria Waltin

Married to Shyni · father to Ruth

Steve serves the congregation as a deacon, caring for the practical needs of the body so that the ministry of the Word and prayer may go forward unhindered.

Our Staff

Benjamin Mathews Abraham

Worship and Accounts

Benjamin Mathews Abraham

Married to Kripa · father to Shawn and Joshua

Benjamin is the CEO of a tech startup in Trivandrum and a gifted musician, and serves the church in worship and accounts.

Arnold Teddy Fernandez

Treasurer

Arnold Teddy Fernandez

Husband to Mary Teddy · father to Michael Teddy and Michelle Teddy

Arnold is retired airline staff and serves the church as treasurer.

Come & Meet Us

Better met in person

Our staff and leadership would be glad to welcome you on a Sunday and answer any question you carry with you.