Pastor Mani R Nadava — Founder of Word of Hope Ministries (1993)
Pastor Mani R Nadava was the visionary founder of Word of Hope Ministries, which he established in 1993 with a passionate desire to reach the unreached with the love of Christ. He faithfully planted and nurtured the church in Yapral, Secunderabad, Hyderabad — a place that became a beacon of hope for countless souls searching for truth and salvation.
Through tireless preaching of the Gospel, Pastor Mani led hundreds to Christ, transforming lives and families across generations. His dedication extended beyond the local church — he organized and led powerful Gospel Crusades and Pastors’ Conferences throughout the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. His ministry was instrumental in sparking a great revival movement among Telugu-speaking Christian communities, fanning the flames of faith and inspiring countless believers and ministers to stand firm in their calling.
Pastor Mani R Nadava was a true servant of God who wholly dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. His unwavering commitment, bold faith, and selfless service continue to impact lives even today.
Sadly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, on May 21st, 2021, Pastor Mani was called home to be with the Lord. Until his final breath, he fought the good fight of faith, finishing his earthly race with his hope firmly anchored in Jesus. His legacy lives on through the many souls he won for Christ and the ministry he built on the unshakeable foundation of the Word of God.
Director of Word of Hope Ministries
Pastor Isaac Thejith is a Worship Leader, Musician, Pastor, and Preacher – Director of Word of Hope Ministries in Hyderabad, India. He is the sole son of Pastor M. Robert Roshan Kumar (Founder of Jesus Speaks Ministries) and the only son-in-law of the late Pastor Mani R. Nadava (Founder of Word of Hope Ministries). At the age of 18, he had a direct encounter with Jesus in a vision and received an unambiguous calling from the Lord for the ministry, which transformed his life. Heeding the voice of God, he submitted to God’s call and devoted his life to studying, teaching the Bible, and preaching the gospel since 2010. Since then, he has undergone a transformation to become a Worship Leader, Musician, and Pastor. At the age of 16, he dedicated his life to serving God and joined full-time ministry, assisting his father.
At the age of 23, he married Lydia Sumani in 2016. Six years into his marriage, his father-in-law, Pastor Mani R. Nadava, received the Lord’s calling and passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Subsequently, he assumed responsibility for his father-in-law’s church and ministry and commenced the construction of a new church.
Within a span of two years after his father-in-law’s demise, he successfully erected a new church with the support of church members through prayers and faith in 2023, boasting a congregation of 300 members. He has been blessed with two children: Samuel Manijith Theodore, born on August 2nd, 2022, and Dorothy Deborah, born on April 19th, 2024.
Pastor Isaac Thejith possesses the gift of elucidating the Bible and teaching in a clear and straightforward manner, which has aided in building a robust foundation of faith in thousands of lives. His non-denominational, non-sectarian approach to Christianity has rendered his teachings equally relevant and beneficial to individuals from all racial and religious backgrounds.
Pastor Isaac Thejith has traveled extensively across India, preaching and teaching the immutable word of God, and has ministered at numerous Christian conferences. He continues to reach out to people across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, conducting gospel and open-air crusades, healing and deliverance meetings, faith conferences, and seminars, fulfilling the mandate to keep preaching and teaching the word of God “until Jesus returns.”
Pastor Isaac Thejith is not merely a man of words but also a man of action. To fulfill the command of God: “Love God & Love People,” in addition to preaching and teaching, he engages in several philanthropic and charitable activities, including:
- Providing immediate relief and support to victims of natural calamities and ethnic violence.
- Organizing free medical camps, blood donation camps, distributing free medicines and free eyeglasses to the underprivileged.
- Distributing free food, fruits, clothes, and blankets to the homeless, underprivileged, needy, and orphans, as well as supplying free essential provisions to widows and the elderly.
- Offering monthly support in the form of provisions and clothes to listed orphanages and old-age homes across India.
God brought a true helper, Sister Lydia Sumani, into the life of Pastor Isaac Thejith, who played a pivotal role in the vision God bestowed upon them. They have worked tirelessly together for the advancement and empowerment of the kingdom. She has been a wonderful inspiration and a great mentor to women, both young and old alike. She is dedicated to uplifting women, children, and families from the clutches of sin, sickness, and bondage, and provides them with an opportunity to know Christ and be saved. Together, they are the proud parents of Samuel Manijith Theodore and Dorothy Deborah, who, in their own ways and talents, participate as a family in the Lord’s ministry.
President of Word of Hope Ministries
Sister Lydia Sumani encountered the Holy Spirit of God at the age of 12. Since then, she has harbored a profound desire to minister the word of God and reach the unreached. Her passion to share the gospel was fulfilled when God brought Sister Lydia Sumani and Pastor Isaac Thejith together in holy matrimony. They both share a strong burden to preach the Good News and to guide the lost sheep towards the Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Over the years, Sister Lydia Sumani has led a powerful ministry among women, encouraging and counseling them with the word of God. Her reflective listening and empathy towards people laid the foundation for many of the charitable works she conducts through Word of Hope Ministries.
Sister Lydia Sumani is a mother to two wonderful children, Samuel Manijith Theodore and Dorothy Deborah, and a spiritual mother to hundreds of born-again believers. Her strong personal and unique style of preaching has led many to the Lord, making her one of the most influential women in the local community.