R. Christopher Arulanand was a Chemical Engineer by profession when he heeded God’s call and entered the ministry in 1995. God supernaturally opened doors for him to earn his degree in Ministry Development at Faith Bible College, New Zealand. He also received Special Leadership Training at Haggai Institute in Hawaii, USA.

In 2001, Christopher founded El-Bethel End time Missions, a missionary organization involved in planting churches across India. As God empowered him, he encouraged, challenged, and ordained men as Pastors and leaders to minister in the churches that the team planted.

In 2003, the Lord gave him a vision to start the El-Bethel Bible College, to teach God’s Word to the body of Christ. In the last 15 years, the institute has established eighteen learning centers across India. These learning centers train students from all walks of life to serve God in the mission field.

Christopher is a gifted songwriter and an anointed singer. He spearheads the New Covenant Singers, a Christian male quartet that has released many gospel albums over the last 30 years.
He also served part-time as the Chief Spiritual Officer at Covenant Consultants, a leading HR company in Chennai.

An effective Bible teacher of the Word of God, Pastor Christopher started the True Vine Faith Tabernacle church in August 2017 to preach God’s Word with exegetical accuracy and prepare the body of Christ for His second coming. You can view his latest sermons on his program, Hidden Treasures, aired on various gospel channels and follow him on YouTube.

Pastor Christopher is married to Dr. Santha Christopher, who willingly left her medical profession to work alongside her husband and fulfill God’s plan for their lives. They have been blessed with two sons, Ajit and Ashwin who are also serving in the Lord’s vineyard.