Pradeepan Jeeva
Helping misfits feel seen by God and at home in Church.
Church planter in Seattle. Zondervan author. Child of refugees. Special needs dad.
Seen by God. At home in Church.
My work is for the misfits, the outsiders, and those who still believe that Jesus can be beautiful.
TRUSTED BY
Zondervan · Kalos Church · ChurchCandy Podcast · The Pastorate
Everyone Is Ethnic Somewhere
Zondervan · On sale September 28, 2027
I’m writing a book for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in the Church, but still sensed a call to stay, serve, and grow within the body of Christ.
I recently partnered with Zondervan to share how my Sri Lankan Hindu refugee family ended up in a mostly white American church—and how God met me there in ways I never expected.
If you’ve ever felt like an outsider trying to follow Jesus, I’d love to invite you behind the scenes.
Why Pradeepan
Hi, my full name is Pradeepan Jeevamanoharan Seevaratnam, but please call me Pradeepan Jeeva for short.
I’m a church planter in Seattle, an author with Zondervan, a child of refugees, and a special needs dad. I was raised by Sri Lankan Hindu refugees in Minnesota, and I now lead one of Seattle’s fastest-growing and most diverse churches, with 50+ nationalities gathering every Sunday.
When you bring me in, your people get a voice for the misfits and the outsiders—someone who knows what it feels like to not belong, and who can point them to the God who sees them and the Church that can feel like home.
“My friend Pradeepan Jeeva is a rare type of minister. He is a man of both great vision and simple devotion. His heart burns for big things, but his hands are faithful with little things. I am honored to call him my friend, and I gladly endorse him to anyone who values my input.”
“Pradeepan carries contagious love for people and inspiring passion for God. I appreciate his friendship!”
— Dominic Russo, Speaker, Founder of Missions.Me
Recent Talks
ARC Conference 2024 — Main Session
ChurchCandy Podcast — Guest
The Pastorate — Guest
