Pastor Hariram Hial (58 years old) was a Hindu priest and was very well respected by the villagers. He was very influential and had so many followers. His followers used to bring him gifts to honor him and they even used to wash his feet and drank that water to receive blessing from their gods.
But one day, a pastor visited his town and met with this priest and shared the good news of the gospel to him. Initially, he was confused but later
he felt the Holy Spirit working in his heart and immediately he left his work and accepted Jesus as his savior and continued following him.
At present Pastor Hariram travels to many villages and towns and shares the love of Jesus to many people. Also he pastors a church in Muniguda in rayagada district where there are more than hundred believers faithfully following Jesus.
Pastor Hariram is married to Mrs. Nilabati Hial.
And together they have three grown children.