Leadership
The Executive Board is responsible for overseeing the overall direction of PATA, setting policies, and ensuring that the organization remains aligned with its mission. This board includes leaders and representatives from member schools and churches who guide PATA’s activities and decisions.
PATA Officers
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- Chairman. Rev. John Chrispus Prakasam
- Vice Chairman. Rev. Dr. Joseph Prabhu
- President. Dr. Joseph Martin
- Vice President. Rev. Dr. S. Isaac Dorai Raj
- Director / Secretary. Dr. Nelson Rathamani Anish
- Joint Secretary. Dr. Spurgeon Daniel Paulraj
- Treasurer. Dr. Stnoble Russalliah
- Legal Advisor. Adv. P. S. Paul Siva Noble MBA, LLB
- Board Members
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- Apl. Joseph Jebaraja
- Rev. Oomman Joseph
- Rev. Daniel Sankar
- Rev. Mohan Dhass
Responsibilities:
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- Setting strategic direction for the association
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- Approving policies and major decisions
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- Ensuring the financial health and sustainability of PATA
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- Supporting the various commissions in their work
Accreditation Commission
The Accreditation Commission is tasked with overseeing the accreditation process for member schools, ensuring that educational institutions meet the high standards set by PATA for academic and theological excellence.Responsibilities:
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- Evaluating and accrediting member schools based on established standards
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- Providing guidance on curriculum development and institutional growth
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- Ensuring that accredited schools maintain the required educational and theological standards
Theological Commission
The Theological Commission focuses on fostering theological scholarship and ensuring that member schools are teaching and advancing Pentecostal theology in a way that is both relevant and rooted in scripture.Responsibilities:
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- Promoting theological research and scholarship
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- Organizing symposia and forums for theological discussion
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- Publishing scholarly works and resources for member schools
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- Encouraging emerging theological scholarship in the region
Teacher Development & Certification Commission (Future Initiative)
The Teacher Development & Certification Commission will be dedicated to improving the quality of teaching across PATA’s member schools by providing professional development opportunities for educators and implementing certification programs for teachers.Responsibilities:
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- Developing and implementing teacher certification programs
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- Offering training and workshops to enhance educators’ teaching skills
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- Supporting schools in developing strong faculty members aligned with PATA’s educational standards
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- Promoting continuous professional development for teachers throughout the region