Biography
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Surendran Krishnan

MY

Founding Pastor and Senior Pastor of Excel Point Community Church

Editions

Successful People in Malaysia (4th Edition)

December 2022

PSEUDONYM - PSEUDONYM

Sam

E - EDUCATION

1973 - 1978 Pykett Methodist School; 1979 - 1985 Methodist Boys School ; 1990 - Leadership Certificate from CFNI, USA; 1991 - 1993 Bachelor of Theology from Christian Bible College, USA; 1994 - 1995 Diploma in Theology from Christ for the Nation, Dallas Texas, USA; 1995 - 1997 Bachelor Of Science in Leadership Education from Southwestern University, Waxahachie USA; 1995 - 1996 Advanced Diploma in Youth Leadership from Christ for the Nation, Dallas Texas, USA; 2001 - 2002 Masters in Pastoral Leadership from Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary; 2021 - Candidate for PhD- Doctor of Ministry on Pastoral Leadership at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary

CA - CAREER

1986 - 1987 TEST Technician in Quality Control Department at Robert Bosch; 1987 - 1989 Youth Pastor at Reservor Garden Baptist Church; 1991 - 1993 Went to USA to complete his certification and then returned back to Reservor Garden Baptist Church as a Youth Pastor again; 1993 - 1994 Youth Pastor at Cheras Baptist Church; 1998 - 2000 Lecturer at Kolej Damansara Utama in American Transfer Service Program; 1997 - At the same time, founded Excel Point Community Church because the current church was very small and had only three members so he decided to grow the church. Today there are around 1600 members. The church uses six languages which are Mandarin, BM, BI, Hokkien, Tamil, and Vietnamese to preach. Till date, he is the Senior Pastor at the church and is running the church successfully

WACW - WRITINGS AND CREATIVE WORKS

Authored three books titled Beginning New Life, Christian Living Station, Pre marital Counselling Manual; Interviewed by Victory Channel from Indonesia, The Star Newspaper; Wrote a book titled Found in Christ; Wrote 9 devotional books and many teaching manuals for church

CASA - CIVIL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Set up a ministry called 'Excel Care' which is a community care by the church that focuses on 5 major areas which are hospital care, street care, senior care, health care and children care; Set up Generasi Pemenang which is an NGO to do community projects during natural disaster, education upgrading and food care

ME - MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Honor The Society of Accrediting Association of Bible College

ACH - ACHIEVEMENTS

When he was studying in USA, he registered himself in 2 schools and held 3 part time jobs. He found any possible time to work, study and sleep. He was also married at the same time. He still graduated with honors and worked really hard to build himself; Started Excel Point Community Church from zero with his wife to give people hope spiritually and impact the community. He started with only 5 people and after 24 years old there are 1600 people in his church

LS - LANGUAGE SKILLS

Malay, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Tamil

H - HOBBY

Running; Playing squash

PMM - PERSONAL MAGIC MOMENTS

His parents had seven children and they were a very happy family even though they were very poor. His parents were very loving. He started selling food beach side at a young age to help his parents to gain more income. He was never bitter towards his parents because they were good parents who worked hard for them. He treasures that time very much

ROS - REASON OF SUCCESS

The ability to recognize his gift and talent and used it to help others; Do not blindly be driven to do what everyone else does; Learn to have good mentors and coaches in life; Supportive and faithful wife; God's blessing

WEB - WEBSITE

www.excelpoint.org

B - BORN

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P - PARENTS

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MS - MARITAL STATUS

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CH - CHILDREN

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