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| birth_name = Sreemanthula Eleazar Krupa Rao
| birth_name = Sreemanthula Eleazar Krupa Rao
| birth_date ={{Birth date|df=yes|1939|06|15}}<ref name="Souvenir">C. L. Johnson (Edited), ''[[Canadian Baptist Ministries|Canadian Baptist Mission]] 125 year's Jubilee Celebrations of Baptist Churches in Northern Circars'', [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]], 1999, p.45-47.[http://www.worldcat.org/title/canadian-baptist-mission-125-years-jubilee-celebration-1874-1999-souvenir/oclc/433990749]</ref><ref name="ABC"/>
| birth_date ={{Birth date|df=yes|1939|06|15}}<ref name="Souvenir">C. L. Johnson (Edited), ''[[Canadian Baptist Ministries|Canadian Baptist Mission]] 125 year's Jubilee Celebrations of Baptist Churches in Northern Circars'', [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]], 1999, p.45-47.[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/433990749]</ref><ref name="ABC"/>
| birth_place = [[Kakinada]]
| birth_place = [[Kakinada]], [[East Godavari District]] ([[Andhra Pradesh]])
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*[[S.T.M.]] ([[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)|Union]])
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*[[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] ([[Andhra Pradesh]]),
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*[[Ramayapatnam]] Baptist Theological College, [[Rajahmundry]] (Andhra Pradesh),
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*[[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)]] ([[United States]])<ref name="Souvenir"/>
*[[Osmania University]], [[Hyderabad]] ([[Telangana]])
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*Pastor, Andhra Baptist Church, [[Kakinada]] {{small|(1973-1976)}},
*Pastor, Andhra Baptist Church, [[Kakinada]] {{small|(1973-1976)}},
*Principal, [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] {{small|(1977-1993)}},
*Principal, [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] {{small|(1977-1993)}},
*[[Principal (education)|Principal]], [[Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women]], [[Tuni]] {{small|(1989-1993)}}<ref name="Souvenir"/>
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*Chairperson, Board of Governors, [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], [[Secunderabad]] {{small|(1990-1992)}},
*Member, [[Council of Christian Hospitals]], [[Pithapuram]],
*Central Council Member, [[Bible Society of India]], [[Bangalore]]
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'''S. E. Krupa Rao''' ''(born 8 August 1939;<ref name="ABC"/> died 15 June 1993)<ref name="Souvenir"/>'' was a [[Pastor]] of the [[Protestant]] [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]] where he held leadership positions in the Church society whose area of operation extended from [[Srikakulam District]] in the northern circars along the [[Bay of Bengal]] right through seven districts up to [[Guntur District]].
'''S. E. Krupa Rao''' (born 8 August 1939;<ref name="ABC"/> died 15 June 1993)<ref name="Souvenir"/> was a [[Baptist]] [[Pastor]] of the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]] where he held leadership positions in the Church society whose area of operation extended from [[Srikakulam District]] in the northern circars along the [[Bay of Bengal]] right through seven districts up to [[Guntur District]].


As an Administrator Krupa Rao contributed to the ministerial, technical and medical ministries of the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]], as Principal<ref name="Kenneth">Kenneth Knight, Shirley Knight, ''The Seed Holds the Tree: A Story of India and the Kingdom of God'', 2008, p.329. [https://books.google.com/books?id=W5MtAgAAQBAJ&lpg=PA152&dq=serango%20christian%20hospital&pg=PA152#v=snippet&q=serango&f=false]</ref> of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] and the [[Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women]], [[Tuni]] as well as to the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]], [[Pithapuram]]. Krupa Rao headed the Major Seminary in [[Kakinada]] from 1977 through 1993, the longest ever in the history of the [[seminary]] till that point of time.<ref name="Souvenir"/> In 1989,<ref>G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda, ''The missionary enterprise of the Canadian Baptist Church in Andhra Pradesh: An appraisal'', [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]], Nagarjunanagar, 2012, p.202. [http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/bitstream/10603/124140/13/13_chapter%205.pdf].</ref> he also became Principal of the [[Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women]], [[Tuni]] succeeding [[Mildred H. Law]].<ref name="Souvenir"/>
As an Administrator Krupa Rao contributed to the ministerial, technical and medical ministries of the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]], as Principal<ref name="Kenneth">Kenneth Knight, Shirley Knight, ''The Seed Holds the Tree: A Story of India and the Kingdom of God'', 2008, p.329. [https://books.google.com/books?id=W5MtAgAAQBAJ&q=serango&pg=PA152]</ref> of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] and the [[Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women]], [[Tuni]] as well as to the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]], [[Pithapuram]]. Krupa Rao headed the Major Seminary in [[Kakinada]] from 1977 through 1993, the longest ever in the history of the [[seminary]] till that point of time.<ref name="Souvenir"/> In 1989,<ref>G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda, ''The missionary enterprise of the Canadian Baptist Church in Andhra Pradesh: An appraisal'', [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]], Nagarjunanagar, 2012, p.202. [http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/bitstream/10603/124140/13/13_chapter%205.pdf].</ref> he also became Principal of the [[Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women]], [[Tuni]] succeeding [[Mildred H. Law]].<ref name="Souvenir"/>


==Studies==
==Studies==
Krupa Rao underwent scholastic studies between 1945-1955 at the [[Canadian Baptist Ministries|CBM]]-High School and the [[Zilla Parishad High School]] in [[Samalkota]] and moved to [[Kakinada]] for collegiate studies between 1955-1957 to the [[Pithapuram]] Raja College.<ref name="Souvenir"/>
Krupa Rao underwent scholastic studies between 1945-1955 at the [[Canadian Baptist Ministries|CBM]]-High School and the [[Zilla Parishad High School]] in [[Samalkota]] and moved to [[Kakinada]] for collegiate studies between 1955-1957 to the [[Pithapuram]] Raja College.<ref name="Souvenir"/>


Rao was an active [[Sunday School]] Teacher in one of the Churches of the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]]. As a resident<ref name="ABC">Akumarthi Samuel, ''Pastors who served in the Andhra Baptist Church, Jagannaickpur'' in A. Daniel, K. Venkata Ratnam (Edited), ''100 Years Souvenir of Andhra Baptist Church (1906-2006)'', Andhra Baptist Church, Kakinada, 2006.</ref> of [[Kakinada]], Krupa Rao came under the influence of then Principal of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[A. B. Masilamani]] who was acting as a Vocation Promoter leading youth towards Priesthood. Masilamani became Krupa Rao's Spiritual Confessor and was able to guide Krupa Rao towards Priesthood making him take up a propadeutic course during 1959<ref>''Jubilee Year Reports: Principal's Report for the year 1959-1960 and Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1960'', Appendix B, Theology Department: List of students, 1959-1960, Pre Divinity, Serampore, 1960, p.15</ref>-1961<ref name="Directory">[[S. J. Samartha]], [[M. P. John]] (Compiled), ''Directory of students 1910-1967'', [[Serampore College]] (Theology Department), [[Serampore]], 1967, p.21.</ref> at the [[Serampore College]], [[Serampore]] {''a constituent College of the [[Senate of Serampore College (University)]]''} during the Principalship of William Stewart where Rao discerned his avocation towards priesthood and returned to [[Kakinada]] and joined<ref name="ABC"/> the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] during the Principalship of [[Waldo Penner]] to pursue licentiate studies in theology leading to [[L.Th.]]. By this time, in 1964, the Seminary in Kakinada, together with the Andhra Union Theological College, [[Dornakal]] and the Lutheran Theological College in [[Rajahmundry]] jointly formed the near-[[ecumenical]] [[Andhra Christian Theological College]] and Krupa Rao's studies were transferred from the seminary to this College under the Principalship of [[W. D. Coleman]] and by 1965<ref>''Reports 1964-1965: Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1965'', (List of candidates who are qualified to receive the Degree and Diplomas in 1965 Examination: L. Th. Diploma) [[Serampore College]], [[Serampore]], 1965, p.15.</ref> and was awarded an [[L.Th.]] in the ensuing convocation of the University during the Registrarship of [[C. Devasahayam]].
Rao was an active [[Sunday School]] Teacher in one of the Churches of the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]]. As a resident<ref name="ABC">Akumarthi Samuel, ''Pastors who served in the Andhra Baptist Church, Jagannaickpur'' in A. Daniel, K. Venkata Ratnam (Edited), ''100 Years Souvenir of Andhra Baptist Church (1906-2006)'', Andhra Baptist Church, Kakinada, 2006.</ref> of [[Kakinada]], Krupa Rao came under the influence of then Principal of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[A. B. Masilamani]] who was acting as a Vocation Promoter leading youth towards Priesthood. Masilamani became Krupa Rao's Spiritual Confessor and was able to guide Krupa Rao towards Priesthood making him take up a propadeutic course during 1959<ref name="SER">''Jubilee Year Reports: Principal's Report for the year 1959-1960 and Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1960'', Appendix B, Theology Department: List of students, 1959-1960, Pre Divinity, Serampore, 1960, p.15</ref>-1961<ref name="Directory">[[S. J. Samartha]], [[M. P. John]] (Compiled), ''Directory of students 1910-1967'', [[Serampore College]] (Theology Department), [[Serampore]], 1967, p.21.</ref> at the [[Serampore College]], [[Serampore]] {''a constituent College of the [[Senate of Serampore College (University)]]''} during the Principalship of William Stewart where Rao discerned his avocation towards priesthood and returned to [[Kakinada]] and joined<ref name="ABC"/> the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]] during the Principalship of [[Waldo Penner]] to pursue licentiate studies in theology leading to [[L.Th.]] By this time, in 1964, the Seminary in Kakinada, together with the Andhra Union Theological College, [[Dornakal]] and the Lutheran Theological College in [[Rajahmundry]] jointly formed the near-[[ecumenical]] [[Andhra Christian Theological College]] and Krupa Rao's studies were transferred from the seminary to this College under the Principalship of [[W. D. Coleman]] and by 1965<ref>''Reports 1964-1965: Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1965'', (List of candidates who are qualified to receive the Degree and Diplomas in 1965 Examination: L. Th. Diploma) [[Serampore College]], [[Serampore]], 1965, p.15.</ref> and was awarded an [[L.Th.]] in the ensuing convocation of the University during the Registrarship of [[C. Devasahayam]].


===Graduate and postgraduate===
===Graduate and postgraduate===
In 1968,<ref name="Souvenir"/> Krupa Rao joined the [[Ramayapatnam]] Baptist Theological Seminary''{affiliated to the [[Senate of Serampore College (University)]]}'' whose [[Bachelor of Divinity|B.D.]] section was housed within the premises of the [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], [[Rajahmundry]] to upgrade his academics to [[Bachelor of Divinity]] studying under [[Gaddala Solomon|G. Solomon]], [[Louis F. Knoll]], K. Wilson, [[W. D. Coleman]], [[G. Devasahayam]], [[W. P. Peery]], [[Eric J. Lott]], [[B. E. Devaraj]], [[Ryder Devapriam]], [[Suppogu Joseph]], [[M. Victor Paul]] and other distinguished faculty. After nearly a decade, Krupa Rao was sent to the [[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)|Union Theological Seminary]], [[New York City]] ''(affiliated<ref>Union Theological Seminary - programmes affiliated to the University of Columbia. [https://utsnyc.edu/academics/degree-programs/]</ref> to the [[University of Columbia]])'' where he studied for a master's course in theology during 1979-1980 leading to [[S.T.M.]].<ref name="Souvenir"/>
In 1968,<ref name="Souvenir"/> Krupa Rao joined the [[Ramayapatnam]] Baptist Theological Seminary''{affiliated to the [[Senate of Serampore College (University)]]}'' whose [[Bachelor of Divinity|B.D.]] section was housed within the premises of the [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], [[Rajahmundry]] to upgrade his academics to [[Bachelor of Divinity]] studying under [[Gaddala Solomon|G. Solomon]], [[Louis F. Knoll]], K. Wilson, [[W. D. Coleman]], [[G. Devasahayam]], [[W. P. Peery]], [[Eric J. Lott]], [[B. E. Devaraj]], [[Ryder Devapriam]], [[Suppogu Joseph]], [[M. Victor Paul]] and other distinguished faculty. After nearly a decade, Krupa Rao was sent to the [[Union Theological Seminary (New York City)|Union Theological Seminary]], [[New York City]] ''(affiliated<ref>Union Theological Seminary - programmes affiliated to the University of Columbia. [https://utsnyc.edu/academics/degree-programs/]</ref> to the [[University of Columbia]])'' where he studied for a master's course in theology during 1979-1980 leading to [[S.T.M.]]<ref name="Souvenir"/>


==Ecclesiastical ministry==
==Ecclesiastical ministry==
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As a member<ref name="Souvenir"/><ref name="Isaiah"/> of the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]], Krupa Rao took part in the management of the medical institutions founded by [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]], namely,
As a member<ref name="Souvenir"/><ref name="Isaiah"/> of the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]], Krupa Rao took part in the management of the medical institutions founded by [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]], namely,
* [[Andhra Pradesh]] based,
* [[Andhra Pradesh]] based,
** [[CBM Christian Medical Centre]], [[Pithapuram]], [[East Godavari District]],
** [[Christian Medical Centre]], [[Pithapuram]], [[East Godavari District]],
** CBM Integrated School of Nursing, [[Pithapuram]], [[East Godavari District]],
** [[Bethel Hospital]], [[Vuyyuru]], [[Krishna District]],
** [[CBM Bethel Hospital]], [[Vuyyuru]], [[Krishna District]],
** [[Star of Hope Hospital]], [[Akiveedu]], [[West Godavari District]],
** [[CBM Star of Hope Hospital]], [[Akiveedu]], [[West Godavari District]],
* [[Odisha]] based,
* [[Odisha]] based,
** [[CBM Serango Christian Hospital]], [[Serango]], [[Gajapati District]], [[Odisha]],
** [[Serango Christian Hospital]], [[Serango]], [[Gajapati District]], [[Odisha]],
** CBM Eye Services, Ranipeta, [[Gajapati District]], [[Odisha]]


Krupa Rao used to represent the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]] in the Association and Council of the [[Christian Medical College & Hospital]], [[Vellore]].<ref name="Souvenir"/><ref name="Isaiah"/> Krupa Rao was also a member<ref name="Isaiah"/> of the [[Christian Medical Association of India]].
Krupa Rao used to represent the [[Council of Christian Hospitals]] in the Association and Council of the [[Christian Medical College & Hospital]], [[Vellore]].<ref name="Souvenir"/><ref name="Isaiah"/> Krupa Rao was also a member<ref name="Isaiah"/> of the [[Christian Medical Association of India]].
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===Ministerial===
===Ministerial===
====Andhra Christian Theological College====
====Andhra Christian Theological College====
Krupa Rao, as a member of the Seminary Council of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]], represented the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]] Society on the Board of Governors of the near-[[ecumenical]] [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], a [[Protestant]] Regional Theologiate situated in [[Secunderabad]] which had a four-member representation on the faculty from the [[CBCNC]] during that period, namely, K. David,<ref>''[[Indian Journal of Theology]]'', Volume 18, 2-3, 1969, p.196.[https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/ijt/18-2-3_191.pdf]</ref> G. Babu Rao,<ref name="Wilson">[[H. S. Wilson]] (Edited), ''The Church on the Move: Essays in honour of [[Victor Premasagar]]'', Christian Literature Society, [[Madras]], 1988, p.vi. [https://books.google.com/books?ei=iR-HVZnHN43GuAT82IDwBQ&id=S-wrAAAAMAAJ&dq=victor+premasagar+g.babu+rao&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=babu+rao]</ref> K. D. G. Prakasa Rao and D. J. Jeremiah.<ref>[[Roger E. Hedlund]], ''Quest for Identity: India's Churches of Indigenous Origin: the "Little Tradition" in Indian Christianity'', ISPCK/MIIS, New Delhi/Madras, 2000, p.102. [https://books.google.com/books?id=W3sGM-wp1msC&lpg=PA102&ots=SHS2hXNfci&dq=d.j.jeremiah%20andhra%20christian%20theological%20college&pg=PA102#v=onepage&q=d.j.jeremiah%20andhra%20christian%20theological%20college&f=false]</ref> In the course of time, Krupa Rao became the Chairperson<ref name="Souvenir"/> of the Board during 1990-1992 where he held a name for himself and was able to steer clear of controversies much like his Spiritual Confessor, [[A. B. Masilamani]].
Krupa Rao, as a member of the Seminary Council of the [[Baptist Theological Seminary]], [[Kakinada]], represented the [[Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars]] Society on the Board of Governors of the near-[[ecumenical]] [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], a [[Protestant]] Regional Theologiate situated in [[Secunderabad]] which had a four-member representation on the faculty from the [[CBCNC]] during that period, namely, K. David,<ref>''[[Indian Journal of Theology]]'', Volume 18, 2-3, 1969, p.196.[https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/ijt/18-2-3_191.pdf]</ref> G. Babu Rao,<ref name="Wilson">[[H. S. Wilson]] (Edited), ''The Church on the Move: Essays in honour of [[Victor Premasagar]]'', Christian Literature Society, [[Madras]], 1988, p.vi. [https://books.google.com/books?id=S-wrAAAAMAAJ&q=babu+rao]</ref> K. D. G. Prakasa Rao and D. J. Jeremiah.<ref>[[Roger E. Hedlund]], ''Quest for Identity: India's Churches of Indigenous Origin: the "Little Tradition" in Indian Christianity'', ISPCK/MIIS, New Delhi/Madras, 2000, p.102. [https://books.google.com/books?id=W3sGM-wp1msC&dq=d.j.jeremiah+andhra+christian+theological+college&pg=PA102]</ref> In the course of time, Krupa Rao became the Chairperson<ref name="Souvenir"/> of the Board during 1990-1992 where he held a name for himself and was able to steer clear of controversies much like his Spiritual Confessor, [[A. B. Masilamani]].


In 1990 during the rotation of Principalship from [[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] Society to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society, Krupa Rao played a notable role. It was the [[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] Society which held the Principalship from 1986 through 1990 on a 4-year rotation basis and was then supposed to pass it on to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society but lack of ''[[quorum]]'' at the Board of Governors meeting of the [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], [[Hyderabad]] made the decision to prolong. As the day progressed, Krupa Rao, as Chairperson of the Board of Governors together with Governor [[Ryder Devapriam]] ensured that efforts were made to maintain a proper ''[[quorum]]'' resulting in holding of the Board of Governors meeting which then resolved to pass on the 4-year cycle of Principalship to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society. [[Suppogu Joseph]] was the outgoing Principal while [[M. Victor Paul]] was the Principal-designate during 1990. Incidentally, both [[Suppogu Joseph]] and [[M. Victor Paul]] happened to tutor Krupa Rao during his upgrading studies at [[Andhra Christian Theological College]] at its erstwhile campus at [[Rajahmundry]].
In 1990 during the rotation of Principalship from [[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] Society to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society, Krupa Rao played a notable role. It was the [[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] Society which held the Principalship from 1986 through 1990 on a 4-year rotation basis and was then supposed to pass it on to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society but lack of ''[[quorum]]'' at the Board of Governors meeting of the [[Andhra Christian Theological College]], [[Hyderabad]] made the decision to prolong. As the day progressed, Krupa Rao, as Chairperson of the Board of Governors together with Governor [[Ryder Devapriam]] ensured that efforts were made to maintain a proper ''[[quorum]]'' resulting in holding of the Board of Governors meeting which then resolved to pass on the 4-year cycle of Principalship to the [[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] Society. [[Suppogu Joseph]] was the outgoing Principal while [[M. Victor Paul]] was the Principal-designate during 1990. Incidentally, both [[Suppogu Joseph]] and [[M. Victor Paul]] happened to tutor Krupa Rao during his upgrading studies at [[Andhra Christian Theological College]] at its erstwhile campus at [[Rajahmundry]].
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The Reverend
S. E. Krupa Rao, CBCNC
Ayyagaru
Born
Sreemanthula Eleazar Krupa Rao

(1939-06-15)15 June 1939[2][3]
Kakinada, East Godavari District (Andhra Pradesh)
Died8 August 1993(1993-08-08) (aged 54)[2]
Kakinada, East Godavari District (Andhra Pradesh)
NationalityIndian
Education
Alma mater
OccupationSeminary Teacher
Years active1963-1993 (30 years)
Known forLeadership abilities
Parent(s)Smt. Kempuratnam and Sri Sreemanthula Issac[2]
ReligionChristianity
ChurchProtestant Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars Society
Ordained1977, Gudivada[1]
Congregations served
Nellimarla and Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)
Offices held
TitleThe Reverend

S. E. Krupa Rao (born 8 August 1939;[3] died 15 June 1993)[2] was a Baptist Pastor of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars where he held leadership positions in the Church society whose area of operation extended from Srikakulam District in the northern circars along the Bay of Bengal right through seven districts up to Guntur District.

As an Administrator Krupa Rao contributed to the ministerial, technical and medical ministries of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars, as Principal[5] of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada and the Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women, Tuni as well as to the Council of Christian Hospitals, Pithapuram. Krupa Rao headed the Major Seminary in Kakinada from 1977 through 1993, the longest ever in the history of the seminary till that point of time.[2] In 1989,[6] he also became Principal of the Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women, Tuni succeeding Mildred H. Law.[2]

Studies

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Krupa Rao underwent scholastic studies between 1945-1955 at the CBM-High School and the Zilla Parishad High School in Samalkota and moved to Kakinada for collegiate studies between 1955-1957 to the Pithapuram Raja College.[2]

Rao was an active Sunday School Teacher in one of the Churches of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars. As a resident[3] of Kakinada, Krupa Rao came under the influence of then Principal of the Baptist Theological Seminary, A. B. Masilamani who was acting as a Vocation Promoter leading youth towards Priesthood. Masilamani became Krupa Rao's Spiritual Confessor and was able to guide Krupa Rao towards Priesthood making him take up a propadeutic course during 1959[4]-1961[7] at the Serampore College, Serampore {a constituent College of the Senate of Serampore College (University)} during the Principalship of William Stewart where Rao discerned his avocation towards priesthood and returned to Kakinada and joined[3] the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada during the Principalship of Waldo Penner to pursue licentiate studies in theology leading to L.Th. By this time, in 1964, the Seminary in Kakinada, together with the Andhra Union Theological College, Dornakal and the Lutheran Theological College in Rajahmundry jointly formed the near-ecumenical Andhra Christian Theological College and Krupa Rao's studies were transferred from the seminary to this College under the Principalship of W. D. Coleman and by 1965[8] and was awarded an L.Th. in the ensuing convocation of the University during the Registrarship of C. Devasahayam.

Graduate and postgraduate

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In 1968,[2] Krupa Rao joined the Ramayapatnam Baptist Theological Seminary{affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University)} whose B.D. section was housed within the premises of the Andhra Christian Theological College, Rajahmundry to upgrade his academics to Bachelor of Divinity studying under G. Solomon, Louis F. Knoll, K. Wilson, W. D. Coleman, G. Devasahayam, W. P. Peery, Eric J. Lott, B. E. Devaraj, Ryder Devapriam, Suppogu Joseph, M. Victor Paul and other distinguished faculty. After nearly a decade, Krupa Rao was sent to the Union Theological Seminary, New York City (affiliated[9] to the University of Columbia) where he studied for a master's course in theology during 1979-1980 leading to S.T.M.[2]

Ecclesiastical ministry

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Pastoral

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After completing a licentiate course in theology in 1965, Krupa Rao began pastoring Nellimarla parish from 1965 to 1968.[2] Again from 1973 through 1976, he pastored the Andhra Baptist Church - Jagannaickpur[3] parish in Kakinada.

Spiritual Formator

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In 1976,[2] Krupa Rao became a Spiritual Formator at the Protestant Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada where aspirants enroll to discern their avocation towards priesthood. Rao, together with his other companions, The Rev. G. Novahu Raju and The Rev. C. L. Johnson used to spiritually guide and mentor the aspirants. Later, Rao also led the seminary as Principal[5] succeeding Gordon Dewolfe Barss. During Rao's tenure, he also took up the role of a Vocation Promoter guiding youth towards Priesthood enabling them not only to take up propadeutic courses and being their Spiritual Confessor but also enabling the aspirants to turn their ministerial calling into a perpetual profession and continue their spiritual studies at the Protestant Regional Theologiate in Hyderabad in which the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars is a participating member.

Medical

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As a member[2][1] of the Council of Christian Hospitals, Krupa Rao took part in the management of the medical institutions founded by Canadian Baptist Ministries, namely,

Krupa Rao used to represent the Council of Christian Hospitals in the Association and Council of the Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore.[2][1] Krupa Rao was also a member[1] of the Christian Medical Association of India.

Ministerial

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Andhra Christian Theological College

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Krupa Rao, as a member of the Seminary Council of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada, represented the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars Society on the Board of Governors of the near-ecumenical Andhra Christian Theological College, a Protestant Regional Theologiate situated in Secunderabad which had a four-member representation on the faculty from the CBCNC during that period, namely, K. David,[10] G. Babu Rao,[11] K. D. G. Prakasa Rao and D. J. Jeremiah.[12] In the course of time, Krupa Rao became the Chairperson[2] of the Board during 1990-1992 where he held a name for himself and was able to steer clear of controversies much like his Spiritual Confessor, A. B. Masilamani.

In 1990 during the rotation of Principalship from Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches Society to the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church Society, Krupa Rao played a notable role. It was the Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches Society which held the Principalship from 1986 through 1990 on a 4-year rotation basis and was then supposed to pass it on to the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church Society but lack of quorum at the Board of Governors meeting of the Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad made the decision to prolong. As the day progressed, Krupa Rao, as Chairperson of the Board of Governors together with Governor Ryder Devapriam ensured that efforts were made to maintain a proper quorum resulting in holding of the Board of Governors meeting which then resolved to pass on the 4-year cycle of Principalship to the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church Society. Suppogu Joseph was the outgoing Principal while M. Victor Paul was the Principal-designate during 1990. Incidentally, both Suppogu Joseph and M. Victor Paul happened to tutor Krupa Rao during his upgrading studies at Andhra Christian Theological College at its erstwhile campus at Rajahmundry.

Bible Society of India

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As a Branch Secretary of the Bible Society of India Andhra Pradesh Auxiliary, Krupa Rao was instrumental in taking forward the Bible cause. In 1977, Krupa Rao became a member of the Bible Society of India Andhra Pradesh Auxiliary Committee and later became a member of the Executive Committee[2] of the Bible Society of India Central Office in Bangalore. During Krupa Rao's stint at the Bible Society, he worked closely with his companion Lella Prakasam, then Auxiliary Secretary stationed at the Bible House, Secunderabad who also happened to hail from the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars.

Educational offices
Preceded by Principal,
Eva Rose York Bible Training and Technical School for Women,
Tuni, Andhra Pradesh
1989-1993 		Succeeded by
Academic offices
Preceded by Principal,[5]
Baptist Theological Seminary,
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
1976-1993 		Succeeded by
C. L. Johnson, CBCNC
1993-2014
Honorary titles
Preceded by
S. Benjamin, STBC
1988-1990
 Chairperson, Board of Governors,
Andhra Christian Theological College,
Secunderabad, Telangana
1990-1992 		Succeeded by
T. Anantham, SALC
1992-1993

References

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Notes
  1. ^ a b c d G. Isaiah (Edited), CBCNC Pastor's Conference Golden Jubilee Souvenir 1952-2002, Visakhapatnam, 2002, p.25. Rev. G. Isaiah is Pastor of the Quirk Memorial Baptist Church, Visakhapatnam and a member of the YMCA, Visakhapatnam.[1]. Isaiah formerly served at the Calvary Baptist Church, Visakhapatnam. [2]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s C. L. Johnson (Edited), Canadian Baptist Mission 125 year's Jubilee Celebrations of Baptist Churches in Northern Circars, Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada, 1999, p.45-47.[3]
  3. ^ a b c d e Akumarthi Samuel, Pastors who served in the Andhra Baptist Church, Jagannaickpur in A. Daniel, K. Venkata Ratnam (Edited), 100 Years Souvenir of Andhra Baptist Church (1906-2006), Andhra Baptist Church, Kakinada, 2006.
  4. ^ a b c Jubilee Year Reports: Principal's Report for the year 1959-1960 and Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1960, Appendix B, Theology Department: List of students, 1959-1960, Pre Divinity, Serampore, 1960, p.15
  5. ^ a b c Kenneth Knight, Shirley Knight, The Seed Holds the Tree: A Story of India and the Kingdom of God, 2008, p.329. [4]
  6. ^ G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda, The missionary enterprise of the Canadian Baptist Church in Andhra Pradesh: An appraisal, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, 2012, p.202. [5].
  7. ^ S. J. Samartha, M. P. John (Compiled), Directory of students 1910-1967, Serampore College (Theology Department), Serampore, 1967, p.21.
  8. ^ Reports 1964-1965: Report by the President of the Senate for the year 1965, (List of candidates who are qualified to receive the Degree and Diplomas in 1965 Examination: L. Th. Diploma) Serampore College, Serampore, 1965, p.15.
  9. ^ Union Theological Seminary - programmes affiliated to the University of Columbia. [6]
  10. ^ Indian Journal of Theology, Volume 18, 2-3, 1969, p.196.[7]
  11. ^ H. S. Wilson (Edited), The Church on the Move: Essays in honour of Victor Premasagar, Christian Literature Society, Madras, 1988, p.vi. [8]
  12. ^ Roger E. Hedlund, Quest for Identity: India's Churches of Indigenous Origin: the "Little Tradition" in Indian Christianity, ISPCK/MIIS, New Delhi/Madras, 2000, p.102. [9]
Further reading
  • G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda (2012). "The missionary enterprise of the Canadian Baptist church in Andhra Pradesh: An appraisal". hdl:10603/124140. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • C. L. Johnson (Edited) (1999). "Canadian Baptist Mission 125 year's Jubilee Celebrations of Baptist Churches in Northern Circars". Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada. OCLC 433990749. {{cite journal}}: |author= has generic name (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Kenneth and Shirley Knight (2009). The Seed Holds the Tree: A Story of India and the Kingdom of God. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-9864766-0-0.
  • S. J. Samartha, M. P. John (Compiled) (1967). "Directory of students 1910-1967, Serampore College (Theology Department)". Serampore College, Serampore. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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