Rev. Dr. Murthy R. Kola
Senior Pastor, Global Gospel Church

Our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Murthy R. Kola, was born in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was the third of seven children born to his god fearing parents, Sri Rev. Kola Charles (KC) George, and Srimathi Jamema Kola.

Rev. Kola is a third generation gospel minister. He received his early education earning his B.Th (Bachelor of Theology) from Syrampoore University in Calcutta, India, a BA in Religion and Philosophy from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, and a M.Div. (Master of Divinity) from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois.

He received his D.Min. degree (Doctor of Ministry) from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, OH. Rev. Kola studied World Religions throughout his educational career.

Rev. Kola was ordained in Podili, India, and has done extensive ministry across southern India. After he came to the United States he continued his ministry in the Chicago area before settling in Delaware, Ohio with his wife, Janet and their three sons, Charles, Matthew and Joseph.

As the senior chaplain in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Dr. Kola has 28 years of extensive experience ministering to dysfunctional families, troubled youth, incarcerated men, and those plagued with drug, alcohol and gambling addictions. A renown and award winning gospel minister Dr. Kola has taught the Gospel of Christ to many American communities.