A pastor at heart. Involved in cross cultural ministry for over 46 years with Operation Mobilisation till 2017. Completed his Master’s in Divinity from UBS, Pune and Doctorate from SAIACS, Bangalore. The doctoral thesis was on Empowering the Laity as Shepherds. Rev. Augustine worked as the Director of Training department of Operation Mobilisation India for 15 years. Being an ordained minister of St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India (STECI) presently pastors a church in Hyderabad. Married to Omana and have two daughters and four grandchildren. Based in Secunderabad (India), actively involved in Family Enrichment, Pre-Marital Seminars and walk along with those who are hurting. He is Director for Transform4Lifeministry in India since last four years.