Our story, our mission, our leadership
The South Andhra Lutheran Church (SALC) is a vibrant Christian organisation rooted in the Lutheran tradition, faithfully serving the people of Andhra Pradesh with the life-transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Headquartered at the historic West Church Compound Mission in Tirupati, SALC is led by the Most Right Reverend Bishop Job Johnson — a shepherd who guides the organisation with wisdom, humility, and deep faith.
SALC's ministry extends far beyond Sunday worship — reaching communities through social service, student ministry at the Christian Student Centre, Women's Maha Samaj women's ministry, and a steadfast commitment to building God's Kingdom across South Andhra.
Consecration of the Most Right Reverend Job Johnson as Bishop of South Andhra Lutheran Church
▶ Watch on YouTubeThe Christian Student Centre at West Church Compound Mission also serves as a convention hall for gatherings and events. To book the hall, please contact the Director, Sri V.P.S. Chandrasekhar at 8179790768.
To be a Spirit-filled, Christ-centred church that transforms lives, families, and communities across South Andhra — raising up disciples who carry God's love to every corner of Andhra Pradesh.
To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurture believers through Word and Sacrament, serve the community with compassion, and equip the next generation — all to the glory of God.
Faith in Christ · Rooted in Scripture · Lutheran Heritage · Community & Fellowship · Service to All · Prayer · Integrity & Humility · Discipleship of Youth & Women's Ministry
SALC holds firmly to the Holy Scriptures as the inspired Word of God, and to the Lutheran Confessions — including the Augsburg Confession and Luther's Catechisms — as faithful expressions of Biblical truth.