Our Editorial Board

Prof. Nilesh B. Hiwale heads the PEBS Satellite Centre and serves as Senior Pastor at Nashik Baptist Church. He acts as General Editor for Biblical Languages at 5SOLAS with over 30 years of ministry experience. A dedicated educator, he travels widely to equip pastors in biblical counseling and preaching. He resides in Nashik with his wife, Rosy.
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Dr. Biju Devasiya serves as the Head of Malayalam Translation and General Editor at 5SOLAS. An elder at PRC Thane with over 30 years in ministry, he holds a Master's from Providence Evangelical Bible Seminary. He travels extensively to equip leaders in biblical counseling and is dedicated to translating Reformed theology. He resides in Kerala with his wife, Renni, and their two daughters.

Prof. Isaac Gajendran serves as a Professor at Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Dehra Dun, and heads the Tamil Translation Department at 5SOLAS. Holding a Master's from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, he has been active in ministry since 2007 and is a candidate under the RPCI. He travels across India, Nepal, and Bhutan to equip leaders in biblical counseling and previously lectured in Nepal. He resides in Dehra Dun with his wife, Sabina.

Sam Salve is the founder and General Editor of 5SOLAS, having translated extensive Reformed works into Hindi and Marathi since 2007. Ordained by Nashik Baptist Church, he currently serves as the Pastor of the Church of Nagpur and has studied under The Log College and Seminary. His background includes serving as Dean of Students at Mumbai School of Evangelism and as an Associate Pastor in the C&MA Church. He resides in Nagpur with his wife, Vaishali, and their two daughters.

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Mr. Pravin Gavit serves as the Promotional Secretary for Theology Courses at 5SOLAS and is a Deacon at Nashik Baptist Reformed Church.

Holding theological degrees from Rajasthan Bible Institute, he has served since 2007, specializing in youth ministry and compassionate care.

He previously served with the Alliance Mission and travels frequently to encourage believers in the doctrines of the Reformation.

He resides in Nasik with his wife, Rebecca, and their son, Ezekiel.

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Pastor Emmanuel Gaikwad serves as the Senior Pastor at Belgaum Bible Church and as a Marathi Editor and Distributor for 5SOLAS. Educated at Providence Evangelical Biblical Seminary, he has been active in ministry since 2011 and is currently pursuing a Master's degree. He travels across the region to equip pastors and laypeople in biblical counselling and teaching. He resides in Belgaum, Karnataka, with his wife, Santoshi, and their three daughters.