Dr Anish Vijagat

Dr Anish Vijagat is an Indian Christian theologian, educator, apostolic and prophetic leader, social reformer, humanitarian, author, church planter, and revivalist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Glorious Evangelical Ministries (GEM), Glorious Apostolic Church India Council (GACIC), Glorious Global Social Foundation (GGSF), and the Founder of Glorious International Bible College India. He holds multiple degrees including B.Com, B.Th, M.Th, M.Div, D.D, and a PhD in Christian Philosophy.

Early Life

Dr Anish Vijagat was born on 26 February 1993 in Solapur. According to his own account, he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ after surviving a life-threatening accident at the age of twelve, which led him to dedicate his life to Christian ministry and leadership.

Personal Information

Full Name: Dr Anish Vijagat
Date of Birth: 26 February 1993
Place of Birth: Solapur
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married (2020)
Spouse: Rev. Juliya Anish Vijagat
Daughter: Princess Glory Anish Vijagat

Spiritual Formation and Mentorship

Dr Anish Vijagat attributes his spiritual growth and ministerial development to the influence of several Christian leaders, including His Eminence Chief Apostle Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan, who serves as Founder and Chairman of the Academy of Universal Global Peace (AUGP), USA, Chairman and Chief Rector of The American University and The United Nations University for Global Peace, USA, and Patriarch and Chief Apostle of The Synod of the Global Apostolic Dioceses and Churches, USA. He also acknowledges the influence of Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome on his understanding of faith, the Holy Spirit, healing ministry, and evangelism, and received spiritual guidance from Archbishop Dr. Elisha V., Founder of True Life Liberation Fellowship (TLLF) and International Prophetic Center (IPC), Nagpur, in the areas of biblical teaching, pastoral ministry, and church planting.

Education

Dr Anish Vijagat completed his education in commerce and theology, earning degrees such as B.Com, B.Th, M.Th., M.Div, D.D, and a PhD in Christian Philosophy.

He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at the University of Pune, Maharashtra, India, followed by theological degrees including a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th), Master of Theology (M.Th), Master of Divinity (M.Div), Doctor of Theology (D.Th), Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Present Positions

Founder and Chairman – Glorious Evangelical Ministries (India)
Founder and Chairman – Glorious Apostolic Church India Council (India)
Founder and Director – Glorious Global Social Foundation (India)
Founder – Glorious International Bible College India
Professor, Dean and Principal – The American University, USA
Bishop – The Synod of the Global Apostolic Dioceses and Churches Inc., USA
Chairman, Minority Department – International Human Rights Protection Council (India)

Areas of Specialization

Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Church History, Christian Leadership, Apologetics, Missiology, Ministry Administration, Pastoral Counseling, and Apostolic and Prophetic Ministry.

Ministry Establishment

Glorious Evangelical Ministries (GEM), founded in 2016, is dedicated to evangelism, revival, discipleship, leadership development, church planting, biblical teaching, pastoral training, and missionary outreach.

Glorious Apostolic Church India Council (GACIC), established in 2023, provides apostolic covering, ministerial accountability, leadership development, church networking, pastoral fellowship, theological education, ministerial ordination, and leadership conferences.

Glorious Global Social Foundation

Glorious Global Social Foundation (GGSF) is a charitable and humanitarian organisation founded by Dr Anish Vijagat in 2024, promoting social welfare, education, healthcare, humanitarian relief, and community development. Its areas of work include educational assistance and scholarships for disadvantaged students, human rights awareness, women's empowerment, youth leadership and skill development, child welfare, community health campaigns, medical camps, disaster relief, food and clothing distribution, support for orphaned and underprivileged children, senior citizen care, de-addiction and rehabilitation awareness, environmental awareness and tree plantation, rural development, and social justice advocacy.

Educational Ministry

Dr Anish Vijagat founded Glorious International Bible College India to provide theological education and ministerial training, offering a Diploma in Ministry, Bachelor and Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, doctoral programmes, ministerial certification courses, and leadership training.

Leadership and Ministry Impact

According to ministry publications, Dr Anish Vijagat's ministry has included planting more than 300 churches, training thousands of pastors and Christian leaders, ordaining hundreds of ministers, equipping thousands of believers for Christian ministry, and conducting leadership conferences, Bible seminars, and revival meetings.

Publications

Dr Anish Vijagat is the author of several Christian books, including:

The Revelation of Holy Spirit God
End Time Prophetic Weapons
Prophetic Confessions
Christian Ritual Book
Daily Confession Book (365 Days)
Final Call – God's Final Invitation for All Mankind

Awards and Recognition

According to ministry records, Dr Anish Vijagat has received the following recognitions: Nation First Youth Award (2026), PM Modi Vision of Bharat Award (2025), Bharat Arogya Ratna Award (2024), Vishwa Ratna Samman, Rashtriya Pratibha Samman, Padma Shri Gaurav Samman, International Human Rights Award, Bharat Shree Samman (2026), Bharat Bhushan Samman (2026), Certificate of World Record, London Book of Records Award, and Excellence Book of Records Award.

Family

In 2020, Dr Anish Vijagat married Rev. Juliya Anish Vijagat. Together they participate in church leadership, theological education, conferences, counselling, humanitarian programmes, and family ministry. They have one daughter, Princess Glory Anish Vijagat.

Vision

Dr Anish Vijagat's stated vision includes raising an end-time apostolic and prophetic generation, planting churches worldwide, expanding theological education globally, training future Christian leaders, advancing revival movements, strengthening humanitarian programmes, and preparing the Church for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Legacy

According to ministry publications, Dr Anish Vijagat's work integrates Christian ministry, theological education, leadership development, humanitarian service, and community development, with a stated mission to equip leaders, strengthen churches, promote education, and serve society through faith-based and humanitarian initiatives.

Motto: "Equipping Leaders. Transforming Lives. Advancing God's Kingdom."