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He has written more than 15 books and has recorded many Christian musical albums. Dhinakaran played an important role in the establishment of Karunya University, where he served as the first Chancellor. He also played a significant role in the formation of '''Seesha''', a voluntary body concerned with educating underprivileged children and with assisting rural people.<ref name="Hindu2000221" /> |
He has written more than 15 books and has recorded many Christian musical albums. Dhinakaran played an important role in the establishment of Karunya University, where he served as the first Chancellor. He also played a significant role in the formation of '''Seesha''', a voluntary body concerned with educating underprivileged children and with assisting rural people.<ref name="Hindu2000221" /> |
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Dhinakaran has been an inspiration in the lives of many Indian evangelists including [[Fr S J Berchmans]], a well known [[Tamil language|Tamil]] Christian worship songs writer-composer.<ref name=geo>{{cite web|title=Fr. SJ BERCHMANS PROFILE|url=http://www.geocities.ws/jesusloves_shashi/Fr.SJ.Ber.Pro.htm}}</ref> |
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D. G. S. Dhinakaran | |
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| Born | 1 July 1935 |
| Died | 20 February 2008 (aged 72)[1] |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Spouse | Stella Dhinakaran |
| Children | Paul Dhinakaran and Evangeline Dhinakaran |
| Website | www |
Duraisamy Geoffery Samuel Dhinakaran was an Indian evangelical preacher. He was the founder of Jesus Calls ministries, a Christian evangelical and social welfare organisation,[2] and the Karunya University.
Early life
Dhinakaran was born on July 1, 1935 at Surandai[3] in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.[2] He atteneded St. John`s college, Palayamkottai and received a BSc degree in Mathematics from Madras University in 1955.[1]
Later, he became an officer in the State Bank of India. Dhinakaran, as a young man, was supposedly grief-stricken of "poverty,sickness, unemployment and failures in life", and had decided to commit suicide by throwing himself before a speeding train. While on his way to attempt suicied, he met his uncle who was a devout Christian. The meeting is said to be crucial in the life of Dhinakaran, by means of which he supposedly repudiated his suicidal intentions and later became a devout Christian.[4][1]
Ministry
Dhinakaran began involving in evangelical activities, and after some years, on 10 October 1962, he left his job at the bank and decided to become an evangelist.[5] He began his ministries under the name "Jesus Calls Ministries". The ministry, by the time of his death in 2008, had more than 20 bases in India and abroad.[2]
He has written more than 15 books and has recorded many Christian musical albums. Dhinakaran played an important role in the establishment of Karunya University, where he served as the first Chancellor. He also played a significant role in the formation of Seesha, a voluntary body concerned with educating underprivileged children and with assisting rural people.[2]
Death
Dhinakaran died in hospital on 20 February 2008. He is survived by his wife, Stella, and his son, Paul.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Jesus Calls Evangelist Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Called To Glory". South Asian Connection - Portal for South Asian Christians.
- ^ a b c d e "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ^ "CHRISTIPEDIA: D.G.S. Dhinakaran, Christian Evangelist India, CROWDS HALF-MILLION". http://www.ministers-best-friend.com/.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Profile of Dr DGS Dhinakaran". Jesus Calls Ministries.
- ^ Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran, `En Paraloka Tharisanankal` (Tamil), / `Heavenly Visions of D.G.S. Dhinakaran (English)`,Jesus Calls Publication, Chennai,2008, Page:20.