Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya, PhD
Founding Pastor
Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church
Welcome in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Called to shepherd God's flock with grace, truth, and genuine pastoral warmth, Pastor Gilbert is devoted to biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, and nurturing families to thrive in faith across languages and generations.
From a personal encounter with Christ to decades of worship, leadership, pastoral ministry, and church planting, Pastor Gilbert's journey reflects God's faithfulness through every season.
Pastor Gilbert's journey with Christ began on Pentecost Sunday in 1999, when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. In 2002, his experience of the baptism of the Holy Spirit deepened his life of prayer, worship, spiritual growth, and service.
Much of his ministry formation took place at Bethel AG Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he served faithfully for many years. His ministry included more than 20 years in Worship Ministry, more than 8 years in Youth Ministry leadership, and service on the Church Deacon Board. Through worship, discipleship, leadership, and congregational service, God shaped both his character and his heart for shepherding people.
In 2012, during a Christian conference at FCBC Church in Singapore, Pastor Gilbert sensed a clear call from God to dedicate his life more fully to pastoral ministry. That moment became a defining turning point in a journey that had already been shaped by years of faithful service.
In 2023, Gilbert and Dina Baidya were ordained as Associate Pastors at Cornerstone Assemblies of God in San Bernardino, California. In 2025, another chapter began with the founding of Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church, with a heart to shepherd families, disciple believers, strengthen the Bengali Christian community, and reach beyond cultural boundaries with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya, PhDFounding PastorGrace and Praise Bangladeshi Church
A shared calling, a faithful home, and a family held by grace
Gilbert and Dina serve the church family together with devotion, hospitality, prayer, and pastoral care. Their shared commitment forms part of the heartbeat of Grace and Praise Bangladeshi Church.
Dina Baidya, George L. Baidya (Dipto), and Giana Baidya (Shova) are a treasured part of the home and testimony from which Pastor Gilbert serves.
Rev. Gilbert Simon Baidya holds a PhD and has pursued ongoing theological and ministry preparation to shepherd God's congregation with discernment and wisdom.
His studies and years of hands-on service equip him to teach Scripture with clarity, relevance, and doctrinal fidelity.
Pastor Gilbert's professional journey has included more than a decade in private banking in Bangladesh, real estate technology, the electric vehicle industry, government health care technology, and AI/ML quality engineering.
He currently works with Fox Corporation and previously contributed to a major project connected with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). These experiences deepen his understanding of responsibility, workplace pressure, leadership, and the lives of working families.
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To preach the Word faithfully, seek God in prayer, worship with sincerity, and help people follow Jesus in every season of life.