Rev. Anoop George Joseph (2019 – 2022)
The Covid 19 pandemic has really struck down the growth of the Mission Field during this period. In midst of struggles, the mission has achieved new milestones during this period. The construction of Front Arch gate and the compound wall along with the rededication of the mission chapel with the support of the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka will stand apart as milestones of this period. Mukti, Tailoring Training Centre is a Rural Women Empowerment programme initiated to foster the vocational skills of rural women at the villages. This certified course would enable the students to initiate their own self employment opportunities at their own villages. During Covid locked down, under the aegis of the Missionary, the local missionary started tuition classes at the villages of Chamalapura and Kethnahally. As a restoration process, 110 provision kits were distributed among the villages during the Covid pandemic. The purchase of two school buses (in January 2020 and June 2022) enabled the student community to have an easy access to the school on a daily basis. A special word of appreciation for Self Financing schools management for the support towards the initial payment of the school bus bought in January 2020.
The installation of Fire & Safety measures and pipelines were installed during this period as part of strict rules and regulations for the existence of the school. The Truss Work above the school building enabled the school to have a mini auditorium during this period. The three side chain links fencing was also carried out along with the installation of CCTV cameras at the mission house during this period. The introduction of new school uniforms and face up - gradation of the school building were also carried out during this period. The Online Classes were also carried out with the help of Next Education India during the Covid locked down. A special School Band Troop has been arranged during his tenure. The renovation of the school office room with the support of CSI Church Albany and the mission house guest room with mission supporters of CSI Holy Trinity Church, Chennai were also carried out during this time. During his tenure, a special care and concern have been taken for farming inside the mission compound.
Rev. Pramod J. John (2011 – 2019)
The elevation of the school to an English Medium High School was the milestone in the growth of CSI Mysore Mission. During his tenure, Bicentenary Office Room, Science Lab, Classroom, Smart Classroom were all constructed with the support of the Diocese and CSI Malayalam Church Dubai. The CCTV camera system for the school were installed during this period. The first school bus was purchased during this period with the initial payment support from CSI East Parade Malayalam Congregation, Bangalore.
As part of the Bicentenary Celebrations of Madhya Kerala Diocese, new villages were discovered through the sponsorship of CSI Christ Church, Mavelikara at Kalahatty and Solepura. Later, the work at these villages were banned by the right wing political parties. The evangelization work were later carried out through the support of the Local Missionary Shekkappa R at the villages of Devanahalli and Madanahalli. The continuous visit at the villages of K R Nagara, Agrippanahalli, Basapatanam encouraged the villagers to host prayer meetings on a monthly basis. The believing community emphasized their belief through the baptism of ten members to the faith community. In 2016, St. Paul’s Mission High School was renowned as the best school in the H.D. Kote Taluk too.
Rev. Johnson John (2008 – 2011)
The continuing work of the Mission Chapel was in progress during his tenure. The First Floor of the School was constructed during this time with the generosity of well-wishers and mission supporters. Most of the new villages were discovered and evangelization were carried at this period with Carol Singing at the villages during Christmas time.
Rev. Jacob Devasia (2003 – 2008)
The continuing work of the Mission Chapel was in progress during his tenure. The First Floor of the School was constructed during this time with the generosity of well-wishers and mission supporters. Most of the new villages were discovered and evangelization were carried at this period with Carol Singing at the villages during Christmas time.
Rev. Kurian Mathew (1996 – 2003)
The tale of C.S.I. Mysore Mission begins with the life and dedicated ministry of Rev. Kurian Mathew, the first missionary to envision transformation of the society. Achen and family reached H.D. Kote on 14 th June, 1996. The stay at a rented house at H.D. Kote, encouraged him to learn the new culture and language along with Dr. Ruby Kurian. With the help of Rev. Johnson Paul and Sr. Leela John, Rev. Kurian Mathew has been accustomed to the society at ease. The social mapping of the selected villages were carried out to understand the need of the society which further came to a conclusion in purchasing a land at the village of Hampapura which is located between Mysore City and H.D.Kote township. In April, 1997 Achen along with his family moved to Hampapura in a rented house to build rapport and establish a relationship with the local community. The doubt of their work and ministry were challenged by the local community at the beginning. Later, their continuous work developed a relationship of trust, care and love among the local people. The mission school was started during this period with only 4 children at this rented house at Hampapura. Later in March, 1999 a land of 3.17 acres was purchased in the present campus. The mission house was built in the year 2000 with generous support from Rev. John William and family USA. In 2001, the present school building was constructed and minor classes were started. Later during his tenure, the foundation stone of the chapel was also laid by the Diocesan Bishop on 21 st October 2002.
