Revd P. Mathew Gnanasigamani was the first Priest-in-Charge of the congregation. He served during the formative years of the church, laying a strong spiritual foundation for the growing Tamil Christian community in Sharjah.

In 2013, the church began a Hindi Service for our brothers living in the workers’ camps around Jebel Ali, under the leadership of Revd P. Mathew Gnanasigamani.

With a vision to reach people from different parts of India who were living and working in the UAE, this ministry provided an opportunity for them to worship God, hear His Word, pray together and experience Christian fellowship.

During the tenure of Revd G. John Roland, the congregation continued to grow in worship, fellowship and ministry. During this period, the congregation worshipped at St. Martin’s Anglican Church on Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and at Union Church from 06.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

A significant development during Revd Roland’s ministry took place in 2013, when the Anglican Church graciously agreed to provide a Priest Visa for the CNI Sharjah Priest. The congregation remains deeply grateful to Revd Ernest Victor, Chaplain of the Anglican Church, for his gracious support and kind gesture, which helped strengthen the ministry and pastoral presence of the CNI congregation in Sharjah.

We are also deeply grateful to Revd Fr. Drew Wayne Schmotzer for his gracious support and continued encouragement towards the ministry of our congregation.

This period was an important milestone in the continuing journey of St. Paul’s Tamil Church CNI, Sharjah, strengthening the relationship and fellowship between the CNI and Anglican communities.

Revd Susi Dharmaraj Marian (Stephen) served the church with dedication for seven years. He nurtured the congregation by strengthening church fellowship and was actively involved in the Sharjah Ecumenical Clergy Fellowship.

During his tenure, the church successfully hosted a meeting of the Council of CNI Bishops in February 2026 at St. Martin’s Anglican Church.