Our Founders
Meet the hearts behind Blessing for Nation Ministry
“We are not just called to be blessed we are called to be a blessing to every nation.”
— Dr. Samuel (Sam) Christian
Founder
Dr. Samuel (Sam) Christian
Founder & Senior Pastor, Blessing for Nation Ministry
Dr. Samuel (Sam) Christian is a native of Gujarat, India. His journey of faith began in 2005, when he experienced salvation while completing his studies in Electrical Engineering and working professionally.
In 2006, he received a clear calling from the Lord Jesus Christ to dedicate himself to full-time ministry. Responding to this calling, he began serving with an international organisation, starting his ministry journey from the ground level and faithfully serving wherever he was needed.
Alongside his ministry responsibilities, Dr. Samuel continued his theological education. In 2015, he earned his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune. He later pursued doctoral studies and earned his Ph.D. from a Bible college.
Over the years, he served in various leadership positions within Christian ministry organisations, carrying significant responsibilities and gaining extensive experience in leadership, teaching, discipleship, and community service.
His Journey
Key Milestones
Salvation & Faith Journey Begins
Called to Full-Time Ministry
M.Div. — Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
Ph.D. from Bible College
Driving Purpose
The Vision They Carry
To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Luke 1:17To prepare a Radiant & Glorious Church for the Lord.
Ephesians 5:27To raise an army for God's Kingdom.
Isaiah 6:8Co-Founder
Dr. Dipika Christian
Co-Founder — Blessing for Nation Ministry
Dr. Dipika Christian is the Co-Founder of Blessing for Nation (BFN) and a devoted servant of the Lord, committed to serving God's Kingdom through ministry, leadership, administration, and community service.
Her academic journey began in the field of fashion and textiles. She completed her Diploma in Fashion Designing from the Technical Education Board, Gujarat State, in 2009, followed by her B.Sc. in Textile & Clothing from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, in 2011.
In 2012, she married Dr. Sam Christian, and together they have continued their journey of faith and ministry, serving the Lord and supporting His work.
In 2013, the Lord placed a clear vision in her heart to dedicate her life to serving Him and His Kingdom. As she continued to seek God's direction, the Lord gave Dr. Dipika and Dr. Sam a shared vision to establish Blessing for Nation (BFN) — a ministry through which they could serve people, strengthen communities, develop leaders, and be a blessing to the nation.
Alongside her ministry calling, Dr. Dipika continued her theological education. She completed her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and later her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2022, with a focus on Church Management, Church Leadership, and Biblical Studies.
Today, Dr. Dipika faithfully serves alongside her husband in the ministry of Blessing for Nation. She has a particular passion for Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Ministry Administration encouraging and motivating others to recognise their God-given abilities and step forward into leadership and service.
Her Journey
Key Milestones
Diploma in Fashion Designing — Technical Education Board, Gujarat
B.Sc. in Textile & Clothing — Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Married Dr. Sam Christian — Began shared journey of faith & ministry
Called to full-time ministry — Vision to establish Blessing for Nation
Ph.D. — Church Management, Church Leadership & Biblical Studies
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