A. Jacob Livingston
Rt. Rev. Dr. A. Jacob Livingston | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Erode-Salem Diocese | |
| Church | Christian |
| Diocese | Erode-Salem Diocese |
| See | Church of South India |
| In office | from 2025 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2006 |
| Consecration | 16 August 2025 by Rt. Rev. Dr. K. Reuben Mark & Adv. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja, the Hon. Treasurer of CSI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1969 |
| Previous post | District Chairman |
Rev. Dr. A. Jacob Livingston is a first Bishop of of the Church of South India Erode-Salem Diocese. He is a senior presbyter from the Coimbatore Diocese and has been selected as the bishop the newly formed Erode-Salem Diocese.[1][2]
He holds an M.A. in history from Annamalai University and Bachelor of Divinity from Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Divinity from The World Change Seminary & Research Institute. He combines theological depth with historical insight and administrative expertise. Since his ordination as Deacon in 2005 and Presbyter in 2006, his ministerial journey has taken him across multiple pastorates in Gobi, Salem, Erode, Sivagiri, and Bhavani, where he has served with pastoral sensitivity and strategic vision.
His leadership portfolio spans a variety of influential roles. As Social Concerns Convenor (2013–2018), he championed ecological stewardship, organized large-scale environmental awareness programs, and courageously promoted Ambedkarite principles in a politically challenging climate. As General Secretary of the Lay Preacher Department (2016–2022), he restructured the training system, doubling its duration to ensure deeper formation, and successfully trained around 750 lay preachers. Serving as vice-president of the CSI Coimbatore Diocese (2022–2023).[3]
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