The Rev. Leonard Baskar Samuel

* Graduated from Madras Christian College Tambaram (B.Sc. - Zoology) Obtained M.A. (Christian Studies) from Madras University.
* Worked for 6 years in State Government after graduation.
* Joined the Diocese of Madras in 1978, resigning the Government job, on God's Call for Pastoral Ministry.
* Underwent Theological Training (B.D.) in, Union Biblical Seminary, at Yeotmal- Maharashtra.
* Ordained as Deacon in 1982 and as Presbyter in 1983.
* Served in
    a.Redhills Pastorate - (1982 - 1983)
    b.St. Luke's Church Mandaveli - (1983 - 1988)
    c.St. Andrew's Kirk - (1988 - 1993)
    d.Thiruporur Pastorate - (1993 - 1995)
    e.Velachery - Adambakkam Pastorate - (1995 - 2000)
    f. St. Michael's Church - Padi - (2000 - 2003)
    g.St. Thomas Tamil Church, Santhome - (2003 - 2007)
    h.Now at Egmore Wesley Church.

Mrs. Florence Leonard
Pastor's wife

* M.A. (Sociology).
* Serves as an official in the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India at Shastri Bhavan, Chennai.
* Convener, Board for Women's Concerns- Diocese of Madras.
* Member of the:
    a. Synod Executive Committee.
    b. Diocesan Finance Committee.
    c. Diocesan Property Committee.
    d. Specialized in youth work through Commonwealth Youth Secretariat.
    e. Very good in counselling: leadership training and working among youth.

Family

* Benita Samuel B.A. B.Ed. (Pastor's Daughter) - Housewife.
* Priestly Praveenraj (son-in-law)
    Director - Quest net India (Gold Quest International).
* Jessica Katheryne & Betina Cheryle (grand daughters).
* Bennett Samuel M.A. M. Phil (Pastor's Son) Works for an M.N.C. in Chennai.