About Us

about us

Faith, hope, and love in action every day

We are a Christ-centered family of faith, passionate about worshiping God, walking together in fellowship, and serving others with love. Our mission is to proclaim the hope of the Gospel, nurture spiritual growth, and extend Christ’s compassion to our community and beyond.

Our church is more than a building—it is a spiritual home where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to discover their God-given purpose. Together, we seek to live out our faith with joy, integrity, and love, making a lasting difference in the world around you

vision mission

Building Faithful Community Through Love, Service, Worship, and Fellowship.

our vision

Our Vision to Serve, Love, and Grow.

RTMC seeks to be a Christ centred vibrant community, ministering and open to all peoples, seeking to fulfil their spiritual and temporal needs.

our mission

Our Vision to Serve, Love, and Grow.

Loving God, Growing Together, Serving the World

Our mission is to be a Christ-centered community where worship deepens our faith, fellowship strengthens our unity, and service reflects God’s love. We are committed to proclaiming the Gospel, equipping believers to live as disciples, and reaching out with compassion to transform lives and impact the world for Christ

our beliefs

Our Vision to Serve, Love, and Grow.

As a Methodist church, our faith is rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and guided by Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.

We joyfully affirm the historic Christian faith and seek to live it out with grace and love.

We Believe:

In the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — who created us, redeems us through Christ, and sustains us by the Spirit.

In Jesus Christ — God’s Son, fully divine and fully human — who lived among us, died for our sins, rose again, and offers salvation and eternal life to all who believe.

In the Holy Spirit — who empowers us to live holy lives, comforts us in our struggles, and equips us for service in the world.

In the authority of the Holy Bible — the inspired Word of God and our guide for faith and practice.

In God’s grace — God’s free gift of love, calling us to repentance, faith, and holy living. We believe in prevenient grace (God’s love going before us), justifying grace (God’s forgiveness through faith in Christ), and sanctifying grace (God’s work of making us holy in heart and life).

In the Church — the body of Christ, called to worship God, grow in discipleship, serve others, and witness to the hope of the Gospel.

In the sacraments — Baptism and Holy Communion — as means of God’s grace and signs of His love.

In Christian living — expressing our faith through love, justice, service, and care for the poor, marginalized, and oppressed.

In eternal life — trusting in the resurrection and the promise of being united with God forever.

Our faith is both personal and social. We believe God calls us not only to grow in holiness of heart and life but also to work for peace, justice, and healing in the world.

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Our oldest member is Mary Thompson, who is 95 years old and has been attending since 1945.

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what we do

Living Our Faith Together

worship services

Gather with us to worship God through prayer, praise, and the preaching of His Word. Our services are centered on glorifying Christ and nurturing a deeper relationship with Him.

community outreach

Serving our community with Christ’s love through acts of compassion, care, and service. We reach out to meet spiritual and practical needs, reflecting God’s heart for people.

educational programs

Growing in faith through Bible-based teaching, discipleship, and learning opportunities for all ages. Our programs equip believers to live out God’s Word in everyday life.

our team

Meet Our Pastors

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We would love to get to know you better. Feel free to reach out to us through our Contact Us page, or join us for one of our upcoming services or events. Our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming you into our church family.

RTMC pastoral team

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Rev. RAJESH ANAND - Senior Pastor

Born in Raichur on 16th March 1975, to parents Mr. M. Anand & Mrs. Christina Meera Bai. Completed his Bachelors in Divinity from Union Biblical Seminary Pune, on 19th April in 2006 & he was first appointed as an Assistant Pastor at Indiranagar Methodist Church on 30th April 2006. And then on, his pastoral journey has been amazing, the Lord taking him to various churches. He has an experience of 20 years in pastoral ministry, pastoring churches in Karanataka, Goa & Tamilnadu. His passion is for Expository Preaching & loves to exhort the church with sound doctrinal teaching from the Word of God. He is married to Babitha, a prayerful woman & a great support in ministry. They are blessed with two wonderful daughters Joanna (eldest) & Jemimah (youngest).

His only goal & motto in life is to be faithful to the calling of his master (Jesus).

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Rev. VILBERT VALLANCE - Associate Pastor

Growing up in a Christian family within a Methodist Mission compound, Rev. Vilbert Vallance attended a Methodist school and was introduced to faith early. His personal faith journey took a significant step in 1979 at an evangelistic camp organised by the local Evangelical Union, where Rev. Vilbert accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour and Lord. Since then, he have been actively involved in the local Methodist Church’s ministry, participating in Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, and with the Evangelical Union in Raichur, which shaped my commitment.

In 1984, during a Missions Retreat, Rev. Vilbert felt a calling to dedicate his life to full-time Christian ministry. Following this, he joined Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune, to pursue a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.), which he completed in 1989. In 1990, Rev. Vilbert married Santhona, who also earned her B.D. from the same institution. Together, the couple served as a staff couple with the Union of Evangelical Students of India (UESI) until 2009, committed to serving God’s people through their ministry.

After taking a break from full-time ministry to pursue Clinical Pastoral Counselling at Bangalore Baptist Hospital, they both returned to chaplaincy ministry at the same institution. Rev. Vilbert served as Chaplain-cum-Pastor, and his wife as a Chaplain, faithfully ministering for over fifteen years. They work involved providing spiritual care, counselling, and pastoral support to patients, families, and staff, aiming to bring comfort and hope in difficult times. They are blessed with two grown-up children, Neha and Nathan.

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PASTOR SAMARPAN SURYAWANSHI - Assistant Pastor

Born on 25 November 1996 in Prayagraj (Allahabad), and raised in Bidar, Samarpan Suryawanshi is the son of Mr. Das Suryawanshi and Mrs. Esther Indumati, and the first pastor in his family. His spiritual formation began at St. Paul Papnash (Shivnagar) Methodist Church, where early Christian teachings shaped his faith journey. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Mumbai, his academic interest in history deepened alongside a growing call to ministry. Pursuing a Bachelor of Divinity at Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, he experienced a profound spiritual transformation and committed himself to Christian ministry. During the 2021-22 lockdown, he served as Methodist Youth Fellowship leader at his home church, and later pastored as practical minister in the English congregation at St. Paul Central Methodist Church (2023-24). He completed his M.Th. in History of Christianity at United Theological College (2024-2026), he researched the Methodist Mission’s 19th-20th century engagement with Bidar’s Madiga community. His passion with commitment and dedication is that every individual believer of the church must involve in the mission of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.