Our Vision

A New Way of Being Church

It's not a Sunday morning thing, but an expression of who we are throughout the week — a community through which we love, encourage and help others find meaning in life.

In a world where the media tells people they're not good, beautiful, or successful enough, we at Powerhouse aim to let people know they matter. We strive to create a space for people to come as they are and find love, encouragement and meaning in life.

Believing that we as followers of Jesus ought to move outwards — into the world — we observe and respond to what's happening around us. Our community also longs to show people that God has a plan and purpose for their lives.

Belong Believe Become
Quick Facts

Powerhouse at a glance

Powerhouse Church is an English-speaking, evangelical, non-denominational church in Aminjikarai, Chennai, meeting every Sunday at 10:00 AM since 1996.

Language
English (with some Tamil songs and hymns)
Sunday service
10:00 AM, about 1.5 hours · prayer from 9:45 AM
Venue
IID Community College Hall, 6th Cross Street, Collectorate Colony, Aminjikarai, near Ampa Skywalk
Church type
Evangelical, non-denominational
Founded
1996, by Jeyakaran and Kavitha
Worship
Contemporary, with a live band
Kids
Children's Church during the service
Young adults
Ignite (18–25), Sundays 5:30 PM
Who We Are

A Community Rooted in Faith and Unity

Powerhouse dreams to be a place where people can find love, encouragement and meaning for their lives. We are here to listen to the heartbeat of the people in the city and respond to it.

Powerhouse is a place where people matter — come as you are and be yourself!

Belong, Believe, Become are the three principles that guide us as we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. You can come as you are and belong here! As you begin to experience and believe in Christ's life-transforming power you will see the amazing plans He has for you unfold as He leads you to become the person you were meant to be.

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Powerhouse is a place where people matter… come as you are and be yourself!

Founded 1996

Jeyakaran & Kavitha

Mission Statement

Multi-generational. Multi-cultural.

A church with a vision to see people love God, love each other and influence the world.

Evangelical

Rooted in Scripture, committed to the good news of Jesus Christ.

Non-denominational

Open to all who love Jesus, regardless of church background.

Community-focused

Serving Chennai — from Aminjikarai to the city and beyond.

Meet the Founders

Jeyakaran & Kavitha

J

Jeyakaran

Founder & Senior Pastor

Jeyakaran co-founded Powerhouse in 1996 and has since been a catalyst in multiple movements and organisations nurturing learning communities to build and sustain Christ's leaders around the world.

K

Kavitha

Co-Founder & Pastor

Kavitha co-founded Powerhouse alongside Jeyakaran and is currently involved in various spheres of influence within the Church and in society locally, nationally, and globally.

Core Values

The Seven R's

Seven values that shape how we live, love and serve.

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Real

Religion is often linked to pretentiousness. But being non-religious, we aim to let people feel accepted without forcing them to first wear an 'acceptable' mask. There's no pressure to perform — explore Christ's teachings in a grace-filled atmosphere.

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Relational

With our tagline 'Where people matter', we seek to create strong, impactful relationships where people know they are loved and needed. We're more of a family than a pious congregation — we live life together, help each other, and have loads of fun!

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Relevant

We believe not just in keeping up with changes, but pioneering them. Using the arts, technology and innovative ideas, we constantly find new ways to infuse the unchanging Word of God into our ever-changing lives.

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Radical

Life isn't meant to be compartmentalised into the 'sacred' and 'secular'. Believing that all we think, say and do ought to reflect Christ himself, we're willing to stand for what's true and what liberates, even if it's not what's popular.

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Reaching Out

The church isn't a building, but a group of people instructed to spread the Good News. Sometimes through words, sometimes through actions and sometimes through silence, we help bring healing into a world desperately trying to numb the pain.

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Responsible

At Powerhouse, there's no barrier between the clergy and laity. Everyone has a part to play as we discover our God-given talents as individuals and as a community. We encourage and equip each other to serve better and pass on what we learn.

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Releasing

We believe in identifying, nurturing and releasing people into their God-given calling and purpose. Everyone has something to contribute — we help you find it and live it out.

Doctrine

What We Believe

Powerhouse is an evangelical, non-denominational church. Our statement of faith covers the essentials of the Christian faith.

Ready to belong?

Come and experience it for yourself. You're welcome exactly as you are.