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 
Working alongside his adult children, Rev. John Victor conducts his outreach in the local Telugu-speaking region.
In partnership with Future Focus Ministries Australia,
Rev. John Victor leads numerous community initiatives ​across 40 villages
within a 200km radius of Padmanabham. These projects serve people regardless of their beliefs or faith backgrounds.

Rev. John Victor identifies the communities with the greatest needs and oversees a team of six pastors who assist,
with this extensive Humantarian work:
Rev. John Peter: Serving Jami Village & Seenthapeta Viraji Village.
Rev. D. Nayamman and wife D. Jothiy: 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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 11 October Encouraging update from camp meeting at Potnuru village!

• 5 pastors and their wives came together with 20 believing members
• There was worship through singing and sharing God's word
• People shared their testimonies
• The message focused on Jesus Christ's birth, resurrection, and second coming
• Hindu people are hearing about Jesus Christ's love

 A meaningful gathering where the Gospel was proclaimed and people came together in fellowship.
 We are praying for:

• Salvation for those who heard the Gospel message, that their hearts would be open to receive Jesus Christ
• New believers to be added to the Church as the Holy Spirit works in hearts
• Strength and encouragement for the 5 pastors and their wives as they continue to serve
• Continued growth in faith for the 20 members who attended
• God's protection and guidance over the ministry in Potnuru village

May the Lord bless this ministry and draw many to Himself. Thank you for your faithful service in         sharing the love of Christ!
"And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." - Acts 2:47

​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
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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.

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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

​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.

 6 June 2024  New Motor Bike for Pastor John Victor Donated by Tony and Laurelle Simpson.
Pastor John Victor gave his repaired red motor bike to Pastor Nayamman ,
​ was so grateful as he only had a Bicycle or public buss for transport. 

  15 May   Dutbushan Village  food for poor people and beggars,  50 people were given food packets. 

Happy 1st Anniversary  Pastor John Victor's Church 24 /1/ 2024.  
​ Bread of Life Church Padmanabham India ​

Rev. Pastor John Victor's 6 Supporting pastors  
​who help him with the oversight
​of more than 40 Remote tribal Villages. Photo from left to right.
​1. Pastor  Abraham, Mukundapuram and Ananthavaram Village
2. Pastor  Jonah, Dupalavalasa Village 
3. Pastor  Sundra Kumar Gollapeta Village 
4. Pastor  John Victor, Padmanabham village and Pontru village 
5  Pastor  Suvartharaju, Palli Village & Agraharam village 
6. Pastor  Nayamman, Barlapeta  Village 
7.Pastor  John Peter,   Jami Village                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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 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

The New Church Building Padmanabham
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.

​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

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.
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