Governing Board

Born on 7 September 1952, in the quiet rural stretches of Satkhira—where the Bay of Bengal kisses the land and the Sundarbans breathe with ancient whispers—Grupado Dash entered the world within a devout Hindu family. His childhood was marked by reverence, rituals, and the weight of tradition. Yet, even in those tender years, he felt a stirring—an unseen hand guiding him, a voice calling him toward a truth beyond the boundaries of his inherited faith.

As a young man, he wandered through questions that gnawed at his soul: Why are we sent to earth? What is the message of God? Where does the light dwell? He sought answers in the teachings of priests, masters, and scriptures, but the yearning remained unquenched.

At eighteen, a local pastor placed the Bible in his hands. In its pages, he discovered not merely words, but a living flame—the story of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer. That flame grew into a fire that consumed his doubts and illuminated his path. Against the tide of family opposition, against the loneliness of rejection, he chose the narrow road of faith. By twenty-one, he embraced Christianity fully, bearing the cost of estrangement yet fearing no one but God the Father.

From those days of youthful defiance and spiritual hunger, he rose into leadership, becoming a founding pastor and later the Chairman of Prestonwood Baptist Church. His vision was never small—he dreamed of a church of all nations, a sanctuary where every community in Bangladesh might hear the gospel and find belonging.

Through decades of ministry, his life has been marked by integrity, truthfulness, and a transparent heart. He is known for the revelatory teaching gift of the Holy Spirit upon him, and for his unwavering commitment to the spiritual growth and maturity of believers. His marriage, spanning over thirty-six years, has been a testament to faith and partnership, blessed with children who carry forward the legacy of devotion.

Grupado Dash’s journey is not merely a biography—it is a parable of struggle and light. From the mangrove shadows of Satkhira to the pulpit of a church that seeks to embrace all nations, his life tells of a man who walked through rejection, wrestled with doubt, and emerged as a bearer of hope. His story is the story of the Way of Light Trust itself: a beacon for the people of Bangladesh, born out of pain, sustained by faith, and shining with the promise of redemption.