Rev. P. Pannalal was born on 23rd Aug 1928 in a village Nohta near Damoh. His father was an Evangelist and pastor. His father and mother were trained from the Disciples Seminary Jabalpur. After retirement from active ministry his parents settled down in Pendre Road. On 6th May 1952 Rev. P. Pannalal got married to Mrs. Ellen Pannalal. In April 1957 they both were graduated from Leonard Theological College Jabalpur (M.P.).

 On 8th May 1957 he was installed as pastor of Christian Community Church at Bhilai (M.P.) not only he was the founder pastor of Christian Community Church Bhilai, he was founder president and General Secretary of federation of evangelical Churches of India, Nagpur (M.H.) also the founder chairman and first Indian general director of Prakash institute of India, Nagpur (M.H.).

Throughout His life he served the Church from 1957 to May 1997 for a period of 40 years. Rev. P. Pannalal had dedicated whole of his life for the growth and development of this Church. He was an administrator of high caliber, not only he was a genius person but also a very powerful speaker.

After his retirement he settled down in Bilaspur with his youngest son Mr. Mukesh Pannalal, but his fatherly love and care for the people of our Church and branch Churches never extinguished according to will of God he went to his eternal abode on.

This Church records its sincere gratitude and thanks to Rev. P. Pannalal.