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Born in Andhra Pradesh, India, Peter encountered Jesus at age 12 and began preaching at 17. At 19, he founded Peter Elvin Ministries (PEM) to reach the unreached with the Gospel. A graduate of Moody Theological Seminary, Peter is passionate about evangelism, church planting, and caring for orphans and widows. Through PEM, he trains pastors, rescues vulnerable children, and provides education and medical care—all to fulfill his vision of a "Blood-Washed India for Jesus."

Steve is dedicated to supporting Peter Elvin Ministries (PEM) through fundraising and leadership in the US. With a background in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, he spent 19 years as a product engineer and technical marketing manager, followed by 22 years in real estate sales. Steve is also a private pilot and an active community volunteer. He is committed to spreading the Gospel in Andhra Pradesh and beyond by caring for widows and orphans, planting churches, and feeding the hungry.

Loraine serves as Secretary of the PEM Board of Directors, focusing on administrative support as the ministry grows. She holds a Master's in Organization Development and a Bachelor's in Business Management and Computer Information Systems. With 17 years in tech project management and 13 years as a Stress Management and Quantum Biofeedback Specialist, Loraine brings a wealth of experience. As an avid gardener, she is passionate about planting seeds in India to see the Word grow across the country.

Gonzalo Escobedo is very active in serving his community by showing the love of Christ. He has served on the boards of the following organizations: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cicero Bible Church, and Chicago Youth Alive Ministries. When Peter first arrived in the United States to begin his studies at Moody Bible Institute, he met Gonzalo while he was serving on the board of Cicero Bible Church as Treasurer. Since then, Peter has continued to encourage Gonzalo and ultimately recruited him to serve on the board of Peter Elvin Ministries.

Nancy is a dedicated board member of Peter Elvin Ministries (PEM), helping to advance the ministry's work in India. She has a diverse background having studied and worked in several European and Asian cities before settling in Chicago. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from IMEDE (now IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Nancy served as a management consultant with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and as a residential real estate broker in Chicago. She is passionate about supporting the PEM team and contributing to the vision of touching lives for Jesus.

Craig serves as a board member of Peter Elvin Ministries (PEM), supporting the organization by developing the website and printed materials, proofreading, copy editing, and assisting with key decisions as the ministry grows. With college studies in journalism, broadcasting, and communications, and many years of corporate and small business experience, Craig is dedicated to reaching the souls of individuals in India for Jesus.