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On this page you\u2019ll find a member of MAI\u2019s global network based in Asia Pacific. This person is not an MAI staff member or leader, and does not have a formal affiliation with MAI.<\/p>

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I\u2019m Ananta Chakma, Lead Pastor and Ministry Director of New Community Church Bangladesh, currently serving in Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts. I oversee spiritual formation and community development across 14 ministry sites, with a vision to raise up generations of Christ-centered leaders who live out the gospel in practical, culturally relevant ways. My ministry primarily engages faith-based communities, while also building bridges of understanding and compassion with our Hindu and Muslim neighbors, who form the majority in our region.\nWith over 25 years of experience in international organizations\u2014including World Vision, The Leprosy Mission International, Save the Children USA, Tearfund, and IRC\u2014I bring strategic leadership, partnership-building, and project coordination skills to complex ministry contexts. I hold a Master\u2019s in Social Science from Asian University of Bangladesh and a Master\u2019s in Transformational Leadership from IGSL, Philippines. My passion is to equip young leaders, empower families, and develop sustainable, faith-driven solutions for holistic growth. I\u2019m known for sincerity, integrity, and a deep commitment to spiritual and social transformation. I\u2019m blessed to share this journey with my wife Ruth and our two children, Joshua and Mercy.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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