The United Pentecostal Church in Ayanavaram was founded 37 years ago by Rev. George Shalm, the then Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International on the basis of the Infallible Word of God and dedicated by Rev. Ellis Scism. This is a church built on brotherly love, strengthened relationships, and the fragrance of sacrifice. Growing from a small group of like-minded people to a congregation of 300 believers every Sunday, God's hand of Grace is so apparent in our growth. He that has called is indeed Faithful...

The Church's Bishop, Rev. Victor Hobday, is 74 years young. We say this because he takes the spirit of Caleb and says give me another mountain to climb. Rev. Hobday stands for the truth and wherever his name is mentioned, the UPC affiliation immediately comes to mind. He served as Superintendent

of the Indian Unit of the UPC for many years, raising leaders, building churches, establishing ministries in many remote places of the Indian Subcontinent. He is a radical thinker, a trendsetter in his day and time, and the shepherd of many souls. He is married to Sis. Rosey Hobday, a woman who quietly yet with steely determination, steered the ministry behind the scenes. She is a mother of 3 sons, grandmother of 3 wonderful grandchildren, and a great mother-in-law. We call her blessed.

Pastor Ruban Hobday was called to the Great Commission 6 years before Inspired by Bishop. Willoughby, the vision of impacting people fell upon his shoulders. He shared his vision with the Church and now the UPC Ayanvaram has impacted many lives. He is a man of commitment, far sighted, meticulous, and a man who loves his eggs sunny side up. The voice of the Lord and the Word are his armor and Worship is his life. He believes that he would rather be David who danced in front of the ark unmindful of circumstances, rather than to partner with Mica who laughed at the worshipping spirit. As we fondly call him, he is a tradition breaker and loves to wear black. He is married to Sis. Sandhya, who serves in the church in all capacities, is a practicing dentist, and believes in being apostolic 24/7. They are blessed with 2 and half year old Samara Tanya Hobday.