Pastor K. Shyam Kishore, also known as Abiel Elijah Abraham, is a prominent Indian Christian minister, evangelist, businessman, and televangelist. He is the founder and lead pastor of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Ministries (JCNM), established in 2004, which has grown into one of South India's most visible non-denominational Christian ministries with live satellite churches across India and an international footprint reaching diaspora communities worldwide.
Early Life
Shyam Kishore was born in the 1970s in India. He reportedly came to Christian faith through a transformative personal experience that redirected his life from a business career toward pastoral work. His Telugu-speaking background and cultural roots in South India have shaped his preaching style, which blends theological depth with relatable everyday language.
Education
Pastor Shyam Kishore holds qualifications in both business and theology. He studied commerce and business management before entering ministry, and is described on the JCNM official website as a "Businessman and Evangelist" — a dual professional identity that defines his public persona.
Career and Ministry
In 2004, Shyam Kishore founded the Jesus Christ of Nazareth Ministries (JCNM), headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The ministry grew rapidly through television broadcasts, live satellite church services, and an active online presence. JCNM operates numerous Live Satellite Churches across India, with congregations in multiple states.
As a televangelist, Shyam Kishore broadcasts gospel messages in Telugu, reaching millions of viewers across South India and Telugu communities abroad. His preaching tours have taken him to the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. The official ministry website is jcnm.org.
Personal Life
Pastor Shyam Kishore is married to Asha Kiran, who has been his steadfast ministry partner from the beginning. The couple has two children who are actively involved in church activities. The family resides in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Pastor Shyam Kishore's estimated net worth is approximately $2 Million. His income streams include ministry donations, television ministry income, book sales, and his background in business and entrepreneurship.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Katam Shyam Kishore
- Also Known As: Abiel Elijah Abraham, K. Shyam Kishore
- Born: c. 1970s, Hyderabad, India
- Religion: Christianity (Non-denominational)
- Ministry: JCNM — Jesus Christ of Nazareth Ministries, founded 2004
- Wife: Asha Kiran
- Children: Two
- Profession: Pastor, Evangelist, Televangelist, Businessman
- Website: jcnm.org
- Nationality: Indian
