Pr. Anup Daniel, Lead Pastor & Chairman
Anup Daniel is the Pastor, Chairman of the Executive Board at Rock of Salvation Church. He is a Ordained & Licensed Minister who is
is a visionary, provocative thinker, teacher, counselor & a dynamic preacher of gospel. He was born in a Syrian Orthodox family, but
by God's grace accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior & was baptized in 1989. Having received his mandate from God obediently
fulfilled his calling for the ministry. He has a tremendous passion to Preach the gospel with power in uncompromising
way, leading into life transformation, deliverance, and leading souls to the Kingdom of God by His grace.
Holding firmly to the commissioned mandate from God, he has also taken gospel into national and international
communities of the world. His vision is uncompromisingly clear, with one central principle; to
build and develop a kingdom of empowered people for God. He and his wife, Christina Daniel are blessed with
two children, son, Jonathan and daughter, Johanna. Prior to Rock of Salvation Church, he was instrumental
in pioneering another Church in California, where he was a provided spiritual leadership & served in
various capacities for several years. Pastor Daniel holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and Master’s Degree in Business
Administration/Commerce and currently he is pursuing his Ph.D./ Doctorate Degree in Biblical Theology.
is a visionary, provocative thinker, teacher, counselor & a dynamic preacher of gospel. He was born in a Syrian Orthodox family, but
by God's grace accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior & was baptized in 1989. Having received his mandate from God obediently
fulfilled his calling for the ministry. He has a tremendous passion to Preach the gospel with power in uncompromising
way, leading into life transformation, deliverance, and leading souls to the Kingdom of God by His grace.
Holding firmly to the commissioned mandate from God, he has also taken gospel into national and international
communities of the world. His vision is uncompromisingly clear, with one central principle; to
build and develop a kingdom of empowered people for God. He and his wife, Christina Daniel are blessed with
two children, son, Jonathan and daughter, Johanna. Prior to Rock of Salvation Church, he was instrumental
in pioneering another Church in California, where he was a provided spiritual leadership & served in
various capacities for several years. Pastor Daniel holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and Master’s Degree in Business
Administration/Commerce and currently he is pursuing his Ph.D./ Doctorate Degree in Biblical Theology.
Sadanand Samuel, Worship Minister/ Secretary
Sadanand Samuel functions as the Elder/ Executive Director/Secretary at the ROSC Executive Board. He was born in a Hindu family
but by His grace accepted Jesus Christ in his college days. He is the Worship Leader at ROSC worship team. He is a gifted and
anointed Worship Leader, who leads the people into an ultimate worship experience, which leads into a true manifestation of power of
God.
Sadanand and his wife Annie Samuel are blessed with a daughter Shiloh. He hold a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering & a Master's degree in Business Administration.
Sadanand Samuel functions as the Elder/ Executive Director/Secretary at the ROSC Executive Board. He was born in a Hindu family
but by His grace accepted Jesus Christ in his college days. He is the Worship Leader at ROSC worship team. He is a gifted and
anointed Worship Leader, who leads the people into an ultimate worship experience, which leads into a true manifestation of power of
God.
Sadanand and his wife Annie Samuel are blessed with a daughter Shiloh. He hold a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering & a Master's degree in Business Administration.
Shibu Abraham, Treasurer/ CFO
Shibu Abraham serves in the capacity of Elder/ CFO/Treasurer at ROSC Executive Board. He was born in a Syrian Orthodox family,
but by the grace of God, accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of twelve. Inspite of a very strong opposition from his
parents he, decided to stand for the irrefutable truth paying an immense price. He surrendered his life as a young believer for the glory of
the Lord and actively engaged in revival and gospel ministries.
He and his wife, Lijo, live in Milpitas with their two kids, Jonathan and Joanna. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry followed by post-
doctoral research experience in Materials Science. He authored several international scientific publications, and he is a Research Scientist
by Profession.
Shibu Abraham serves in the capacity of Elder/ CFO/Treasurer at ROSC Executive Board. He was born in a Syrian Orthodox family,
but by the grace of God, accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of twelve. Inspite of a very strong opposition from his
parents he, decided to stand for the irrefutable truth paying an immense price. He surrendered his life as a young believer for the glory of
the Lord and actively engaged in revival and gospel ministries.
He and his wife, Lijo, live in Milpitas with their two kids, Jonathan and Joanna. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry followed by post-
doctoral research experience in Materials Science. He authored several international scientific publications, and he is a Research Scientist
by Profession.
Annie Sam- Women's Ministry
Annie Sam leads the Women's Ministry at Rock of Salvation Church. She was ushered to the saving grace of Jesus Christ from Syrian
Ortodox family in midst of tough opposition. Her mandate is to, build women to be spiritually mature, confident in their
gifts, courageous in words, so that they can reach out in love to impact their families first, then Church and the community for Christ.
She and her husband Sadanand Samuel are blessed with a daughter Shiloh. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and works in the
capacity of a Registered Nurse by profession.
Annie Sam leads the Women's Ministry at Rock of Salvation Church. She was ushered to the saving grace of Jesus Christ from Syrian
Ortodox family in midst of tough opposition. Her mandate is to, build women to be spiritually mature, confident in their
gifts, courageous in words, so that they can reach out in love to impact their families first, then Church and the community for Christ.
She and her husband Sadanand Samuel are blessed with a daughter Shiloh. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and works in the
capacity of a Registered Nurse by profession.
Joji John- Intercessory Prayer
Joji John leads the Standing in the Gap/ Intercessory Prayer Ministry at ROSC Ministries. He was born in a Christ centered family and
was raised up with very high Christian values. He also leads a Meetup Group, Purposeful Living on behalf of ROSC. Joji is Software
Engineering Director by Profession & holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering. He and his wife, Nissi is blessed
with a son, Joji John.
Joji John leads the Standing in the Gap/ Intercessory Prayer Ministry at ROSC Ministries. He was born in a Christ centered family and
was raised up with very high Christian values. He also leads a Meetup Group, Purposeful Living on behalf of ROSC. Joji is Software
Engineering Director by Profession & holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering. He and his wife, Nissi is blessed
with a son, Joji John.
Falgo Francis- Special Events/ Sound Engineer
Falgo Francis was born in a Roman Catholic family, and at a very young age he had the privilege to accept Jesus Christ as his savior
and Lord of his life. Falgo leads the Special Events, outdoor activities & sound engineering along with his wife Athullia at ROSC. He is a
Software Engineer by profession and holds a Degree in Bachelor's in Technology.
Falgo Francis was born in a Roman Catholic family, and at a very young age he had the privilege to accept Jesus Christ as his savior
and Lord of his life. Falgo leads the Special Events, outdoor activities & sound engineering along with his wife Athullia at ROSC. He is a
Software Engineer by profession and holds a Degree in Bachelor's in Technology.
Shekar RamaKrishnan- Community Outreach
Shekar Ramakrishnan was born and brought up in a Hindu family. He was touched by God's grace and accepted Jesus as his personal
savior and lord of his life and obeyed the ordinance of the Lord and accepted believers baptism along with his wife Geetha Shekar at
ROSC in 2011. He leads the Community Outreach initiatives at ROSC. He is also uniquely gifted to lead praise & worship and is a
instrumental member of the ROSC worship team. He is a Mechanical Engineering professional and works as a Business Operations
Analyst in a prestigious company. Shekar and his wife Geetha are blessed with two Sons, Aditya & Jadon.
Shekar Ramakrishnan was born and brought up in a Hindu family. He was touched by God's grace and accepted Jesus as his personal
savior and lord of his life and obeyed the ordinance of the Lord and accepted believers baptism along with his wife Geetha Shekar at
ROSC in 2011. He leads the Community Outreach initiatives at ROSC. He is also uniquely gifted to lead praise & worship and is a
instrumental member of the ROSC worship team. He is a Mechanical Engineering professional and works as a Business Operations
Analyst in a prestigious company. Shekar and his wife Geetha are blessed with two Sons, Aditya & Jadon.
Dennis Jacobs- Youth Ministry
Dennis was born in a Orthodox family, at a young age he has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Dennis & his wife
Megha are spirit filled and passionate to serve the young generation in the community. He is a Systems Software Engineer by
profession and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Application.
Dennis was born in a Orthodox family, at a young age he has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Dennis & his wife
Megha are spirit filled and passionate to serve the young generation in the community. He is a Systems Software Engineer by
profession and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Application.
Ambarasan Jerold- Support Ministries/ Programs/Drummer
Ambarasan was born in Christian family and was led by the Holy Spirit at a young age and accepted Jesus Christ as the savior
and Lord of his life. He Supports various initiatives in the Support Ministries and Special Programs at ROSC. He is also a
musician and active member in the ROSC Worship team and serves the Church Choir in the capacity of Drummer. He and his
wife Sumitra are blessed with a daughter, Atmika.
He is a Software Manager by profession and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Application.
Ambarasan was born in Christian family and was led by the Holy Spirit at a young age and accepted Jesus Christ as the savior
and Lord of his life. He Supports various initiatives in the Support Ministries and Special Programs at ROSC. He is also a
musician and active member in the ROSC Worship team and serves the Church Choir in the capacity of Drummer. He and his
wife Sumitra are blessed with a daughter, Atmika.
He is a Software Manager by profession and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Application.
Christina Sam Daniel- Children's Ministry
Christina leads Children's Sunday School Ministry at ROSC.
Christina leads Children's Sunday School Ministry at ROSC.
