Our president

Mrs. Sailaja Rani Pariyar

Sailaja Rani Pariyar has been faithfully serving the Lord for more than two decades, carrying a quiet strength and a deep burden for women, children, and the most vulnerable communities of India.

She married Rev. Job Pariyar in 2006, and from the very beginning walked beside him in ministry, beginning her journey humbly as a Sunday School Teacher, teaching little children the Word of God with love and compassion. Over the years, the Lord lifted her from these small beginnings to a position of great responsibility as President of the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) of AME India.

Leadership Journey in the WMS

President Sailaja Rani has served under the leadership and mentorship of the following Supervisors:

• Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant

• Supervisor Penny White

• Supervisor Jennifer Dixon Wright (Current)

Through each season, she grew in wisdom, humility, and a deeper understanding of global AME mission work.

Her Heart & Mission

President Sailaja Rani carries an unshakeable burden for:

• poor and marginalized women

• young girls at risk

• orphans and children without support

• tribal and rural communities

Her compassion is not emotional alone — it is active, practical, and rooted in spiritual convictio

Her Calling

President Sailaja Rani serves with a gentle spirit, steadfast faith, and a heart fully surrendered to Christ. Her ministry is marked by:

• humility

• prayer

• compassion

• integrity

• an unwavering commitment to the mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

She continues to stand as a strong pillar for WMS India, shaping the next generation of women leaders and transforming lives through the love of Jesus Christ.