Rev. Subin George Thomas is the current Presbyter of the CSI Congregation of Hudson Valley. He completed his Bachelors of Divinity at Kerala United Seminary in Trivandram in 2015. He then served as a probationer and evangelist from 2015-2017 at St. Andrews CSI Church, Billai.
In 2017, he was ordained by Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen of the CSI Diocese of Madya Kerala. He served as Presbyter-in-charge of St. Andrews CSI Church, Billai from 2017-2023. During this time he also served as a Missionary of CSI Industrial Mission, Billai and Director of Noah's Arc English Medium Mission School, Hanoda. He managed nine local missionaries. As part of his missionary works he was able to deliver counseling and direction to individuals dealing with various issues, including marriage and family counseling, substance abuse and mental health issues. He has also led many community outreach programs including medical camps, tailoring classes, feeding the homless and other intentional acts of kindness.
Achen is serving the congregation along with his wife Jaiby , two daughters Joanna and Jianna, and son Jeremiah.
Past Presbyters Who Have Served Our Church
Rev. Dr. P.K. Kuruvilla (1996 - 1999) - our first full-time Vicar. Very energetic and committed Pastor. Achen served here from 1996-1999. Kuruvilla Achen is in Kottayam serving as the Vicar of the CSI Trinity Cathedral Church. Achen is also a member of the CSI Synod. He is also serving in various committees of the diocese and working as the Secretary of the Financial Board. Susan Kochamma is a teacher and also serving as the Vice President of the CSI Diocesan Women’s Fellowship. Achen’s children, Wesley and Winny are students and very active in CSI Youth Fellowship. Wesley is an accomplished pianist and singer.
Rev. Joby Varghese Joy (2019-2023) Achen's strengths as a pastor were in areas of leadsership, preaching and pastoral care. He is a minister to others and a renowned Convention Speaker. Anu Kochama is a School teacher in India and was an active Sunday School teacher for our preschoolers. They are blessed with two children Johaan and Naithan.