Rev. D. John Victor's Ministry in Rural India Since 1980
Rev. D. John Victor has dedicated his life to serving impoverished communities in Padmanabham Village, Visakhapatnam
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Rev. John Victor identifies the communities with the greatest needs and oversees a team of six Full time pastors pastors who assist,
with this extensive Humantarian work: Rev. John Peter: Serving Jami Village & Seenthapeta Viraji Village. Rev. Interim Pastor Serving Barlapeta Village. Pastor D. Abraham and wife Sujanee: Serving Mukundapuram and Ananthavaram villages. Pastor Sandra Kumar: Serving Katikapalli village. Pastor Suvartharaju: Serving Ruji Palli Village Pastor Jonah: Serving Duppalavalasa village in Srikakulam district |
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INDIA: 5 May a Night Crusade was held successfully from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM in Palakonda village India. Of the people attended the meeting, hundreds of people accepted Jesus after hearing the Word of God, by Bro. Anil Kumar from Hyderabad, son-in-law of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
The gathering was blessed with prayer, worship, and encouragement from the Scriptures. Salvations with signs and Healings Praise God for he is Good People all over the world are turning to Jesus. |
Rev. John Victor oversees numerous community projects across 50 remote tribal villages
within a 300km radius of Padmanabham Village in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
He serves all community members regardless of their beliefs or faith.
Future Focus Ministries Australia LTD provides funding for these important initiatives, which include:
with the assistance of six pastors who help manage the work across these tribal communities.
within a 300km radius of Padmanabham Village in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
He serves all community members regardless of their beliefs or faith.
Future Focus Ministries Australia LTD provides funding for these important initiatives, which include:
- Free medical camps for the poor
- Construction of water wells
- Leadership Boys Home and Esther Girls Home for displaced children
- Free sewing training center
- Distribution of food and clothing to those in need
- Building community halls that serve as safe meeting places for women
- Health and life skills conferences for men and women
- Six full-time pastors are actively ministering in the villages, leading local churches and sharing the Gospel while working closely with Senior Pastor John Victor to strengthen and grow the ministry.
- 8 Evangelistic Support Pastors (part time with Senior Pastor John Victor to strengthen and grow the Indian Tribal village ministry.
with the assistance of six pastors who help manage the work across these tribal communities.
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🚙 Wheels for the Harvest – Mission Vehicle for India
Across the rural and tribal villages of India, many people live far from hospitals, medical care, and even basic necessities. Roads are rough, villages are scattered, and often the only way to reach them is by a reliable vehicle. Our ministry is working to bring hope in both practical and spiritual ways. With a dedicated mission SUV, our pastors and team will be able to travel into remote villages to deliver medical supplies, bring doctors for free medical camps, distribute food and blankets to the poor, and hold Gospel and health conferences that encourage and uplift communities. Many elderly widows, poor families, and tribal villagers rarely receive medical care or help. Through these outreach trips we are able to care for their physical needs while sharing the love and message of Jesus. But without a reliable vehicle, reaching these villages becomes difficult and sometimes impossible. |
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Pastors fellowship and Conferences
• Encouraging Tribal Pastors – A time of fellowship, prayer, and spiritual renewal for pastors
who faithfully serve in difficult areas.
• Rescuing and Caring for Orphan Children – Pastors will help identify orphaned or vulnerable children in their villages
• Raising the Next Generation of Leaders
Tribal Pastors Fellowship – March 21
A pastors’ meeting will take place in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District, at Dr. Prabaker’s Church, with around 50 pastors gathering together. Main Purpose of the Meeting: To identify and help orphan children who may need care and support To find and encourage new Bible school students who feel called to ministry and invite them to join
our free Bible School
Pastors Fellowship – March 17
A fellowship gathering will be held in Danalapeta Village, Vizianagaram District, where pastors from three Mandals will come together. Around 50–60 pastors are expected to attend.
Prayer Points: Unity and encouragement among the pastors Spiritual strengthening and renewal in their ministries God’s guidance for the churches they lead
Pastors Meeting – March 21
A pastors’ meeting will take place in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District, at Dr. Prabaker’s Church, with around 50 pastors gathering together. Main Purpose of the Meeting: To identify and help orphan children who may need care and support To find and encourage new Bible school students who feel called to ministry and invite them to join our Bible School Prayer Points: That God will guide us to children who need help That the Lord will raise up new students for Bible training Wisdom and provision for this ministry
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for these important gatherings.
With gratitude, Pastor D. John Victor & Kumari , Annie and Victor Abela
Tribal Pastors Fellowship– 11 March 2026
We prayerfully hosted a Pastors’ Conference in a tribal area, bringing together 40 pastors and ministry leaders.
Many serve faithfully in remote villages with limited support, so it was a blessing to encourage them and provide
food and essential resources.
• Encouraging Tribal Pastors – A time of fellowship, prayer, and spiritual renewal for pastors
who faithfully serve in difficult areas.
• Rescuing and Caring for Orphan Children – Pastors will help identify orphaned or vulnerable children in their villages
• Raising the Next Generation of Leaders
Tribal Pastors Fellowship – March 21
A pastors’ meeting will take place in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District, at Dr. Prabaker’s Church, with around 50 pastors gathering together. Main Purpose of the Meeting: To identify and help orphan children who may need care and support To find and encourage new Bible school students who feel called to ministry and invite them to join
our free Bible School
Pastors Fellowship – March 17
A fellowship gathering will be held in Danalapeta Village, Vizianagaram District, where pastors from three Mandals will come together. Around 50–60 pastors are expected to attend.
Prayer Points: Unity and encouragement among the pastors Spiritual strengthening and renewal in their ministries God’s guidance for the churches they lead
Pastors Meeting – March 21
A pastors’ meeting will take place in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District, at Dr. Prabaker’s Church, with around 50 pastors gathering together. Main Purpose of the Meeting: To identify and help orphan children who may need care and support To find and encourage new Bible school students who feel called to ministry and invite them to join our Bible School Prayer Points: That God will guide us to children who need help That the Lord will raise up new students for Bible training Wisdom and provision for this ministry
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for these important gatherings.
With gratitude, Pastor D. John Victor & Kumari , Annie and Victor Abela
Tribal Pastors Fellowship– 11 March 2026
We prayerfully hosted a Pastors’ Conference in a tribal area, bringing together 40 pastors and ministry leaders.
Many serve faithfully in remote villages with limited support, so it was a blessing to encourage them and provide
food and essential resources.
Visit to Pastor John Victor 24 November to 29 November
Our recent visit to India felt like coming home, reconnecting with family, friends, pastors, and our children. It was a joyful and very full week.
We spent precious time visiting our boys’ and girls’ homes, sharing dinner and cake with the children, and meeting some new young ones who have joined us. Several of our older children have moved on with scholarships to continue their studies near colleges and universities, while others continue to live and study in our homes. One of our girls married earlier this year and is now serving as a leader in her village, sharing Jesus and helping the poor.
We visited many pastors and churches, including newly planted churches, and celebrated all that God is doing. Highlights included a ladies conference, a new bore well providing fresh, clean water, and blanket distributions to families in need. A two-night open-air crusade saw large crowds, with dinner served after each meeting.
At the sewing centre, we enjoyed morning tea with 20 women who are learning to use the new sewing machines. This free program helps widows and young women gain skills to earn a living. The ladies will graduate in April next year — a wonderful step out of poverty and into independence.
Pastor John Victor and Kumari continue to lead over 50 village outreaches across Andhra Pradesh, serving people with both practical aid and the Gospel of Jesus, regardless of background or belief. We currently support 7 pastors and have begun supporting 5 more pastors from December 2025.
We are also preparing a medical camp in February 2026 for a remote tribal village. For a small cost, $1000.00 this brings vital healthcare and great relief to suffering communities. In 2025, four medical camps were held in remote villages.
This Christmas season is filled with village celebrations, church services, blanket distributions, and community meals, bringing joy and hope to many.
It has been amazing to see the work in India growing strong and the Gospel spreading. Though the days were long and full, the joy of seeing lives changed made every moment worthwhile.
Our recent visit to India felt like coming home, reconnecting with family, friends, pastors, and our children. It was a joyful and very full week.
We spent precious time visiting our boys’ and girls’ homes, sharing dinner and cake with the children, and meeting some new young ones who have joined us. Several of our older children have moved on with scholarships to continue their studies near colleges and universities, while others continue to live and study in our homes. One of our girls married earlier this year and is now serving as a leader in her village, sharing Jesus and helping the poor.
We visited many pastors and churches, including newly planted churches, and celebrated all that God is doing. Highlights included a ladies conference, a new bore well providing fresh, clean water, and blanket distributions to families in need. A two-night open-air crusade saw large crowds, with dinner served after each meeting.
At the sewing centre, we enjoyed morning tea with 20 women who are learning to use the new sewing machines. This free program helps widows and young women gain skills to earn a living. The ladies will graduate in April next year — a wonderful step out of poverty and into independence.
Pastor John Victor and Kumari continue to lead over 50 village outreaches across Andhra Pradesh, serving people with both practical aid and the Gospel of Jesus, regardless of background or belief. We currently support 7 pastors and have begun supporting 5 more pastors from December 2025.
We are also preparing a medical camp in February 2026 for a remote tribal village. For a small cost, $1000.00 this brings vital healthcare and great relief to suffering communities. In 2025, four medical camps were held in remote villages.
This Christmas season is filled with village celebrations, church services, blanket distributions, and community meals, bringing joy and hope to many.
It has been amazing to see the work in India growing strong and the Gospel spreading. Though the days were long and full, the joy of seeing lives changed made every moment worthwhile.
Favourite photos of our week in India with Pastor John Victor and his teams November 2025
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11 October Encouraging update from camp meeting at Potnuru village!
We are praying for:
"And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." - Acts 2:47 |
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September 2025 Praying for Victor and Annie's business, ministry, and your upcoming trip to India this year from 24th to 29th November. On 11th, we held our Pastors’ Fellowship meeting at K. Kovada village in Pastor Roshan Kumar’s church, with 25 pastors gathering together. We prayed over each prayer point. 24th and 25th September we are conducting a Free Medical Camp in Siravara village. and a Night Crusade (Gospel Meeting) in the tribal area. Thank you, Pastor D. John Victor and Kumari |
21 August 2025
Pastor John Victor will be attending a Pastor’s Meeting
in Devarapalli Village, which is 40 km from Padmanabham.
The Pastor’s Fellowship leaders have invited him
to share the Word of God in this meeting.
Baptism Testimony – Potnuru Village Church Date: 22 June 2025
We rejoice and give thanks to God as Venkata Rathanamma was baptised and received her new name in Christ: Jeva Rathanamma. began attending the church six months ago while suffering from cancer — and by God's grace, she has received healing. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for Jeva Rathanamma as she begins her new life and walk with Jesus.Pastor D. John Victor & Kumar
We rejoice and give thanks to God as Venkata Rathanamma was baptised and received her new name in Christ: Jeva Rathanamma. began attending the church six months ago while suffering from cancer — and by God's grace, she has received healing. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for Jeva Rathanamma as she begins her new life and walk with Jesus.Pastor D. John Victor & Kumar
Celebrating 15 years partnership anniversary
Future Focus Ministries, Victor & Annie, & Bread of Life Ministries, Pastor D. John Victor & Kumari
15 years helping in India on 4 December 2024
" They Still bear fruit in old age; They are ever full of sap and Green," from this day On I will bless you.
Future Focus Ministries, Victor & Annie, & Bread of Life Ministries, Pastor D. John Victor & Kumari
15 years helping in India on 4 December 2024
" They Still bear fruit in old age; They are ever full of sap and Green," from this day On I will bless you.
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Happy 1st Anniversary Pastor John Victor's Church 24 /1/ 2024.
Bread of Life Church Padmanabham India
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Rev. Pastor John Victor's 6 Full Time Pastors
who help him with the oversight of villages
more than 50 Remote tribal Villages.
1. Pastor Abraham, Mukundapuram and Ananthavaram Village
2. Pastor Jonah, Dupalavalasa Village
3. Pastor Sundra Kumar Gollapeta Village
Pastor John Victor, Padmanabham village and Pontru village
4 Pastor Suvartharaju, Palli Village & Agraharam village
5 Pastor Nayamman, Barlapeta Village
6.Pastor John Peter, Jami Village
The New Church Building Padmanabham
Bishop.M.Mohanrao, Rev D.John victor, the Government and local Padmanabham Mandel leaders.
The old building was badly damaged by a Cyclone in May 2022..... Built May 2022 to June 2023
Women can meet safely and use the water well for fresh water, regardless of religious beliefs or cast.
A free sewing training centre,
English lessons and other training as needed. Sunday service held weekly
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The New Church Building Padmanabham
The Building May 2022 to June 2023
The Building May 2022 to June 2023
21 Feb 2022, Rev. D. John Victor and Kumari, celebrating 42nd wedding anniversary.
Celebrated with the boys leadership home and Esther Girls home, friends and family.
The boys and girls made beautiful artificial flowers as a Gift.
Celebrated with the boys leadership home and Esther Girls home, friends and family.
The boys and girls made beautiful artificial flowers as a Gift.
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24 September 2021 Rev.D John Victor and wife Kumari work so hard for the village communitues Future Focus Ministries gave them a much needed gift New Dell Computer |
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September 2021 Rev D.John Victor of Visakhapatnam. India. Says thank you for all your help in the dangerous time., In this kind of situation the tribal village people were in great financial need Thank you for your financial support for them, Through you all, provision for their survival was achieved. Supplying Food to over 150 village Pastors or leaders to distrubite to hungry people hundreds of starving tribal villagers regardless of beliefs or faiths all were fed equily Many believers suffered with Covid- virus. Some have died. Rev. D.John Victor Visakhapatnam. India. ' |