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K.P. Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) Laid to Rest
WILLS POINT, TX — The final funeral services for KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan), GFA World founder and Metropolitan of Believers Eastern Church, were a bittersweet time for friends, family, fellow servants of Christ, and what seemed like much of the world. After his tragic death...
My Tribute to KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) by Hank Hanegraaff
CHARLOTTE, NC — I find it of no small significance that K.P. entered the “great cloud of witnesses” surrounding us between the Orthodox Church’s celebration of the Sunday of Holy Pascha and the Sunday of Saint Thomas—the disciple who first brought Christianity to India in...
KP Yohannan’s Radio Ministry Legacy: Touching Millions of Lives Across the Globe
WILLS POINT, TX — The public viewing for the late Dr. K.P. Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) on May 15 in Dallas, Texas, was attended by approximately a thousand mourners, including presidents of national Christian organizations; former dignitaries of the Indian parliament; bishops, priests and leaders of...
Viewing for KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan & GFA World Founder) Attended by P.J. Kurien & Many More
WILLS POINT, TX — On May 15, around a thousand people visited Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas, to pay tribute the late Dr. K.P. Yohannan (Metroplitan Yohan), founder of GFA World. Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., a steady stream of people flowed into...
KP Yohannan: The Gentle Man Who Shook the Missions World
MOORESVILLE, NC — KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) — founder of global missionary agency GFA World (formerly Gospel for Asia) who died May 8 — once said to me: “I’m just a skinny kid from India who grew up to be a follower of Jesus.”
My Retrospective on the Life of KP Yohannan
WEST CHICAGO, IL — Rev. Dr. David R. Mains reflects on the life of KP Yohannan, and his dedication to sharing the love of Christ across Asia and Africa.
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KP Yohannan with wife Gisela
I often say if it was not for my wife Gisela, I don’t think I would be doing what I am doing. I do not know very many individuals in my life journey who have so deliberately embraced the place of being a strength in the background as she has. She is absolutely incredible.
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Leadership Bios
Founder
Dr. K.P. Yohannan Bio
Dr. K.P. Yohannan has been crisscrossing the globe for the past 40 years, challenging the Body of Christ to discipleship. His call to a radical all-out commitment to Jesus—has left its impact on nearly every continent.
Vice President
Danny Yohannan Bio
Danny Yohannan was raised in the ministry of Gospel for Asia. With his father, Dr. K.P. Yohannan’s demanding schedule, Daniel traveled with his family to India every summer visiting different areas of the mission field.