Dr. Jacob Pudaite grew up in the hills of Northeast India. After his graduation from Union Christian College, Dr. Pudaite served as a missionary in Tripura,India. Later attended the well known Union Biblical Seminary where he earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree. After his Biblical training he served several years with Partnership Mission  Society in Delhi and Manipur, India. Dr. Pudaite continued his study at  Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. After that, he earned his doctorate degree at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois.

Following God’s leading for his life, Jacob has spent over 33 years in the ministry of Bibles For The World and Partnership Mission Society. He and his wife have lived in Sielmat, India since 2006, when he became the Principal of Trinity College and Seminary. They have two daughters, a son, and one granddaughter who are currently residing in the USA.