Elisha Jonnalagadda

Elisha Jonnalgadda is a pastor in Martur, near the city of Chilakalurupet, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeast India. Elisha and his wife Suneetha have, for over five years, been caring for orphans and the elderly out of a lack of resources but have remained faithful to the call. Elisha oversees a network of 45 pastors in his region and publishes a christian magazine called "Witness for Christ." He is the head of publishing for the Godpoems, from poet Stephen Pursell. The poems, which are being distributed to bless the beautiful people of India, are also to provide funding for Lion of Judah Homes for Children. Suneetha is a gospel singer and decorated former athlete and mother of Elisha's two very small children. Elisha and Suneetha are also working to put some of the Godpoems to music to be recorded and distributed as CDs, MP3s, etc., also to bless the beautiful people of India and help provide funds for the children's homes. Elisha is the director of the Lion of Judah Home for Children, Martur. Please enjoy Steve's tribute to his friend and partner, Elisha, the poemBrother Moment.