Background

Our family are North Indian Christians from Delhi and U.P. Our paternal grandfather Rev Alfred Haidar Ali was the pastor of the Baptist churches in Delhi, Agra and other towns of Uttar Pradesh. Our maternal grandfather was a police official in U.P. Our mother and maternal and paternal aunts studied in IT College in Lucknow U.P while our father studied in St Stephen's College in Delhi. In 1955, our parents moved to serve the Lord among the backward tribal region in Central India and our dad served as a Hospital Administrator in a Mission Hospital in Ratlam (M.P),while our mom taught in the Railway school and later taught in the Convent school till she retired. We spent our childhood and Youth in Ratlam. At that time Canadian Presbyterian missionaries were working in that part of the world among the poor and underprivileged. It is now under the leadership of The Church of North India, Diocese of Bhopal.

Life

I committed my life to God at the tender age of 11 and acknowledged that salvation is only through Jesus Christ whom God sent on this earth for all mankind. I have strived to walk with Him over the years . If you do not know anything about Jesus Christ or would like to know how to get your sins forgiven and have the assurance of eternal life after death, please contact us. We thank the Lord for our parents who gave us a good education and even through they faced severe stresses in life, they brought us up in the fear of the Lord. By God's grace, I have a postgraduate degree in Economics from India, a diploma from Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa (OK), an hon. degree in Theology and a ministry license from the USA. In 2005, the Lord led the Moderator of the Church of North India Rt Rev Joel V Mal to ordained me as minister in the Church of North India, Diocese of Chandigarh.

My eldest brother and younger sisters and I excelled in sports and together we played Basketball at State, National and University levels in India. I joined the Punjab National Bank in 1980 and began a fruitful career. But in 1983 God miraculously opened a door for me to do my diploma in biblical studies from Victory Bible Institute in Tulsa OK, USA,. Being convinced that God was calling me to full time ministry, I returned to India in 1984 and resigned from a promising Central Govt, job bank and joined an indigenous missionary organization till I resigned in Aug. 1993.

Awaaz Int. Music

God gave me a fresh understanding of His forgiveness and purpose in my life and the vision of a new ministry called "AWAAZ (Voice) INT. MUSIC" came in my heart. Since 1995, I directed my efforts to the NRI community overseas and those South Asians who live in other parts of the world and have served the South Asian community reaching many North Indians, Fiji Indians and Pakistani and have helped many new Indo-Pak churches to serve the community in many parts of the world. The countries God opened for ministry and Concerts, seminars and conventions are Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Philippines, England, West Indies, North America, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, Holland, Suriname and Australia.

Radio and TV Ministry

My musical capabilities were mentored by Rev Miss Muriel Stephenson, a retired Canadian missionary and other musicians from North India. God enabled me to begin my recording career as a gospel solo artist at the age of 17 with the Hindi radio program called "Masihi Vandana". The Lord opened doors for me to sing in conventions, conferences, other radio ministries like Trans World Radio and "Aradhana". Till date, Hindi-Urdu churches & radio ministries broadcast my recordings for outreach in India and overseas. I am have DVD's which are broadcasted on the TV in India and in other parts of the world where the Indo-Pak community lives.

Awaaz Int, Music team assists Pastors and Churches to reach Youth, Women, Single men and women, Professionals and Business men and women from South Asia. Because of our understanding of the Indian culture and contemporary Indian music, we are able to reach those who have made their home overseas and yet face several challenges regarding their cultural heritage, Christian walk and family life. Concerts consist of songs in different Indian languages mainly Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati and Punjabi are appreciated by the Indo-Pak community.

Base

Till 1987, my base was in Ratlam M.P. In 1987, I moved to Bombay and lived with my elder sister and her husband Mr Roger & Dr Mrs Jennifer Alexander who have always been my supporters along with my other siblings. From 1994 till 2005 my base was in Tulsa and Dallas ( USA ) and later in Western Canada (Vancouver and Calgary). God allowed me to minister and live in North America for 6-8 months of the year, Since I also have a ministry in India too, I returned every year to record new albums and look after my parents (who passed away in 2000 and 2006 ). I minister mainly in the churches in Bombay, Delhi, M.P & Punjab. For the next few months, I will travel to other countries from India.

Awaaz is a Faith Ministry

God guided Awaaz to totally depend on Him and minister mainly to the South Asians settled abroad. They in turn have supported the ministry over the years. We pray for His provision which He graciously provides daily and uses us for His kingdom. As Churches and people are blessed, they support the work. Awaaz does not have any regular financial supporter anywhere in the world and yet God miraculously does some amazing things to continue this ministry. Those who are led by the Lord to pray and support the ministry mainly help in the travels to other countries and cities and in the Audio and Video productions of Awaaz. If you would like to support the ministry financially, please get in touch with me directly. A tax receipt is issued if you live and donate through churches in Canada or USA.

Ministries of Awaaz

1. Undertaking Audio Recordings Projects: Awaaz undertakes AUDIO-VIDEO projects and helps singers who live abroad to record their albums in the best studios with good music arrangers from North India. Every audio recording costs approx $2000 (US). Care is taken to see that it is professionally recorded and mastered in India. Contact me for further details for recording projects in North India.

2. Audio-Video Recordings : Awaaz has a goal to record 3 Audio albums for 2008. Recorded 13 audio albums Seven of these are in Hindi and Urdu , two are in Punjabi, two are in English ( Traditional and Christmas Hymns ). Awaaz has also recorded four video tapes designed to reach the South Asians through Radio & Television. Some of these projects are on the verge of being released.

3. Awaaz team is available for Concerts and weekend meetings in India and abroad: Since I sing in English and 10 major Indian languages and also play 10 instruments, I realize how important it is to learn and train others. Instruments like Harmonium, Keyboard, Guitar, Dholak, Tabla and Congos are taught for personal and cooperate worship.

4 . Support Groups and Care Groups: Awaaz has several support groups. Please go to the support groups section and join at least one of these support groups. Our most popular support group is the Prayer support group.

5. Projects Awaaz is also raising financial support 300 School children mainly from poor families and tribal background in M.P. The children live and attend the Mission School in Ratlam.Madhya Pradesh, Central India. 30 of these children are being supported by two sponsors, Sponsors who would like to support a child can do so with $10 a month or Rs 450/- (lodging and boarding). A earning person or pensioner can support a day scholars' school fee of Rs 150/- ($5 US).Funds can be sent directly to the Principal, Mission School Ratlam M .P 457001 India.

6. Projects for Medical and Social work are being prepared by Associates and Team members. Those interested in medical work or social work projects mainly in Central India can contact me tahirahaiderali@yahoo.com