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Given the unity of Reformed faith in essential doctrines, our Editorial Board represents both, the Presbyterian Protestant Tradition and the Reformed Particular Baptist Tradition, which allows us to provide essential Theological resources towards both ends. See our Statement of Faith.
Prof. NILESH B. HIWALE
General Editor for Biblical Languages
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Prof. Mr. Nilesh Hiwale works at Providence Evangelical Bible Seminary- Panvel, Navi Mumbai at present. He heads PEBS Satellite Centre, an extended division of the Seminary.
He also serves as the Senior Pastor for Preaching-Teaching at Nashik Baptist (Reformed) Church : www.nashikbaptist.com
He received his undergraduate degree from Becan Baptist Bible Collage and Seminary, Bangalore, and his Masters from both, Becan Baptist and Providence Evangelical Bible Seminary.
Prof. Nilesh Hiwale has been in ministry since 1990. He was saved by the grace of God in 1985 and has dedicated his life to the preaching, teaching, and counselling of God’s Word. He has been the most loved person by his students and Church members.
At 5SOLAS he serves on the board of Editors as General Editor for Biblical Languages, that is, as Linguistic Consultant for Hebrew and Greek.
He travelled to places like, North India, South India, Northeast India, Maharashtra and Nepal to equip pastors and lay people with the tools necessary to counsel from God’s Word alone.
He is married with his beautiful wife, Rosy, and both live in Nasik Road, Nasik, Maharashtra.
Dr. BIJU DEVASIYA
Head of Malayalam Department
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Dr. Biju Devasiya serves at 5SOLAS as the Head of Malayalam Translation Department, and General Editor. He has a heart and passion for translating theologically sound Reformed material in Malayalam.
He received his undergraduate degree from Grace Bible college Haryana India and his Masters from Providence Evagelical Bible Seminary Maharastra, India
Dr. Biju Devasiya was saved by the grace of God in 1990 September and has been in ministry since1993 June and has dedicated his life to the preaching, teaching, and counselling of God’s Word.
He travelled to places like Mumbai, Tamilnadu and Kerala to equip pastors and lay people with the tools necessary to counsel from God’s Word alone.
He previously served as Pastor in PEBS in Thane at maharastra india and dean of student in KBBCS at Kerala and presently is an elder at PRC Thane, Mumbai www.prcmumbai.org
He is married with his beautiful wife, Renni Devasia , and both are blessed with two daughters, Anet Grace and Anola Sarah, all living together in Kerala.
Prof. ISAAC GAJENDRAN
Head of Tamil Deapartment
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Prof. Mr. Isaac Gajendran is Professor at Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Dehra Dun and a candidate (Under Care of Reformed Presbyterian Church of India (RPCI)
He received his undergraduate degree from Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Dehra Dun and his Masters from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Michigan
Prof. Isaac was saved by the grace of God in 1998 and has been in ministry since 2007. He dedicated his life to the preaching, teaching, and counselling of God’s Word.
At 5SOLAS he heads Tamil Translation Department and General Editor for Tamil Translations in editorial board.
He travelled to places like Nepal, Bhutan and within India to equip pastors and lay people with the tools necessary to counsel from God’s Word alone.
He previously served as lecturer at Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Nepal
He is married with his beautiful wife, Sabina , both living together in Dehra Dun.
SAMEER SALVE
Head of Hindi & Marathi Department
General Editor
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Mr. Sameer Salve, mostly known as Sam Salve, is the founder of Five SOLAS India and serves at Five SOLAS as General Editor.
He has been in the work of Translation from 2007, and since then has translated many books in Hindi and Marathi including a Study Bible (General Editor), and some Reformed websites, and individual Articles.
He previously served as the dean of Students in Mumbai School of Evangelism and Missions between 2006 to 2009. He did some Theological courses (Apologetics and Christian Philosophy; Doctrine of the Church; and Covenant Theology) under the mentorship of The North American Reformed Seminary: www.www.tnars.net
He has also previously served as Associate Pastor in a Christian & Missionary Alliance Church-Nagpur in 2012. After this he went to Presbyterian Theological Seminary (2013) and after discontinuing his studies from the seminary, he again joined as an associate Pastor in the same Church of C&M Alliance, and served for almost 2 years and preached a long sermon series on God’s Sovereign Grace in salvation until he moved to Nasik in mid 2015.
He is married with his beautiful wife, Vaishali, and both have two daughters Elizabeth and Joanna, all living together in Nasik Road, Nasik, Maharashtra. As a family they are active members of Nashik Baptist Reformed Church (NBC) www.nashikbaptist.com.
Sam occasionally preaches sermons in NBC Church and leads Bible studies, and writes Articles.
PRAVIN GAVIT
Promotional Secretary
for Theology Courses
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Mr. PRAVIN GAVIT serves at 5SOLAS as Promotional Secretary for Theology Courses.
He also serves as one of the Deacons and leader of Youth & Children ministry at Nashik Baptist Reformed Church, Nasik, MS. Brother Pravin has been in ministry since 2007. He was saved by the grace of God in 2006 and has dedicated his life to the ministry of God’s People, visiting and taking care of the sick and suffering believers with a compassionate heart, and therefore being a most loved person by children and youth.
He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from YCMOU, Nasik and his Theological Degree, D.th. & B.th. from Rajasthan Bible Institute, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
He often travels to his native place, admonishing and encouraging Christians in faith and sound doctrine of Protestant Reformation from God’s Word alone.
He previously served with the Alliance Mission at Navapur, Maharashtra, India.
He is married with his beautiful wife, Rebecca, and both have a son Ezekiel and they live in Nasik Road, Nasik, Maharashtra.
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EMMANUEL GAIKWAD
Marathi Proofreader and Editor
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Pastor Mr. Emmanuel Gaikwad serves as the Senior Pastor for Preaching-Teaching at Belgaum Bible Church in Belgaum City.
He received his Graduate from Mumbai Hindi Distance University. He has done his seminary education from Providence Evangelical Biblical Seminary, Panvel and pursuing admission for Masters Degree in Theology
He has been in ministry since 2011. He was saved by the grace of God in 2009 and has dedicated his life to the preaching, teaching, and counselling of God’s Word. He has been the most loved person by his colleagues.
At 5SOLAS he serves on the board of Editors as a Proofreader and Editor for Marathi language, as well as Book distributor in Belgaum. He travels to places like, Gujarat, Pune, Nasik, Kolhapur & Belgaum to equip pastors and lay people with the tools necessary to counsel from God’s Word alone.
He is married with his beautiful wife, Santoshi, and God has blessed them with three daughters Grace, Christine & Kimaya, all living together in Belgaum Karnataka.
