Our Leadership

Pastor Guna | Founder

Pastor Gunasekaran "Guna" serves as Founder and Director of Calvary Chapel Trust (CCT), Send Hope Now's ministry partner in India. As an orphan himself, Guna felt called to dedicate his life to caring for vulnerable children.

In 1989, Guna partnered with a small church in Boise, Idaho to establish the ministry and create a community center in Bangalore. What began in 1993 as caring for orphans in his modest four-person home has grown into a transformative ministry touching thousands of lives across India.

Under Pastor Guna and his wife Victoria's leadership over three decades, Send Hope Now now operates 14 orphanages throughout India, providing medical care, education, and loving homes through our Homes of Hope. The ministry includes bible colleges, pastor support, provides higher education for all children in their care, assists leprosy colonies, delivers monthly nutrition kits to hundreds of families in poverty, and supports widows. Their unwavering commitment continues empowering comprehensive care for India's most vulnerable populations.

Pastor Henry | India Director

Pastor Henry is the son of our founder and director in India, Pastor Guna. Henry has recently stepped in to the role of director, taking over many leadership aspects of the organization. Henry grew up following Christ and decided to join full-time ministry after years of working outside of the ministry. Henry and his family served in northern India for a time, and they are now in Bangalore, working in the heart of the ministry.

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Ulrich is the oldest son of our founder, Pastor Guna. He completed his MBA in finance in the States and worked in corporate finance for 3 years before returning to India in 2009. He is married to Selvi, and they have three children. They serve at the church in Bangalore, where he pastors. Ulrich also teaches the Bible Journey discipleship class for believers throughout India. He works alongside his brother, Henry, supporting operations for Send Hope Now in India.

Pastor Ulrich | India Operations

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Dottie Bledsoe | U.S. Executive Director

Dottie has worked closely with the ministry of Send Hope Now for 18 years as the founder and director of Fiftytwo.four. She has recently stepped into the role of our executive director. Her love and passion for God’s beautiful people in India are at the forefront of her work. Dottie has been married to her husband, Steve, for 25 years. They have three beautiful daughters. She enjoys running, reading, and being by the ocean.

Board of Directors

Note: All Board members operate on a volunteer basis.