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Welcome by
Pastor Solomon Nelson

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Pastor Solomon, Anu, Johanna 

About Our Pastor

Pr. Solomon Nelson was born in a village near Cheruvakkal, Kollam, Kerala. He was
raised in a traditional Pentecostal family, especially as a Pastor’s Kid. His parents, Pr. Nelson and
Mrs. Mercy were committed to the Lord and trained their children in the ways of the Lord. Pr.
Solomon has one sibling who is actively involved in the ministries of their local churches.
From a very young age, Pr. Solomon sensed the call of God in his life and has always
been passionate about serving the Lord. He accepted Jesus Christ as His personal Savior at a
very young age. He had a water baptism when he was 14 years old and was filled with the power
of the Holy Spirit, as evidenced by his speaking in other tongues before his baptism. Pr. Solomon
prepared himself for the ministry while continuing his secular studies. He completed his
bachelor’s in theology while actively participating in spiritual activities at Kerala, India's local
and central levels. His ardent passion for the ministry prompted him to work in children's
ministry before joining for theological studies. During this time, he was a part of different
seminary ministries in evangelization.
Pr. Solomon completed his Bachelor in Theology at Kerala Theological Seminary,
Kottarakkara, Kerala. Upon completion of the studies, Pr. Solomon joined his family in the US
as they all migrated to the United States. He joined IPC Tabernacle as a member, and his time in
IPC Tabernacle, Dallas, was very fruitful in his leadership role as a teacher, evangelist, and
preacher. Pr. Solomon and his family ministered in different churches in Texas while he was
working in the Dallas County Sheriffs Department. Pr. Solomon and his family moved to
Portland, OR, in 2021 to assume the role of Senior Pastor at India Full Gospel Church, Hillsboro,
OR. It was a very blessed season for his ministry as many people came to the faith, and young

and old were inspired to serve the Lord. IFGC grew spiritually, and many new families were
added to the church. All the churches witnessed the move of the Holy Spirit, and many ministries
were established to spiritually equip the young and old. When his term ended in Portland, OR,
Pr. Solomon was invited to serve as the Senior Pastor at the Eternal Life Church of God, where
he shepherded the whole congregation.
God’s plans led him to join Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, where he completed his
Master’s in Christian Ministry with High Honors. This academic experience was enriching, and
Pr. Solomon impacted many lives in addition to his pastoral roles. Pr. Solomon is a gifted
speaker, teacher, and author. Pr. Solomon published several theological and devotional articles in
various books and Christian journals.
Pr. Solomon is married to Anu, who also comes from a very traditional Pentecostal
family. Anu is an RN by profession. Her parents greatly support ministers of the gospel in
Anchal, Kollam. Anu has a sibling who is in Ireland with his family. Anu is very committed to
serving the Lord and His people. They are blessed with one daughter, Johanna. They are
passionate about the ministry the Lord has entrusted them as a family. They are committed to
serving the Lord and His people wherever the Lord takes them. In their free time, Pr. Solomon
and his family love spending time with other families and helping others accomplish their
dreams and journey through life.

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