Rev. George Jacob, also known as Siby Achen, was born in 1974 to Prof. Jacob Abraham and Prof. Bala Jacob, Koodathumannil family, and belongs to St. John the Baptist CSI Church Pallom, Kottayam. Achen completed his B.A. Sociology at CMS College, Kottayam and did his theological studies B.D. at Mar Thoma Theological Seminary, Kottayam. Achen was ordained as a Deacon in 2007 and as a Presbyter in 2008 by Bishop Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel. Now Achen is serving as General Secretary, Christian Education Department, CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese. He served at CSI Christ Church, Koothattukulam, and CSI East Parade Church, Bangalore, CSI Church Toronto, and CSI All Saints’ Church, Bharanickavu. He also served as the Chaplain to both Bishop Thomas Samuel and Bishop Thomas K Oommen. He is married to Mrs. Susan George, also known as Shalu, the youngest daughter of Mr. A J Thomas and Mrs. Rachel Thomas from St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India, Thittamel, Chengannoor. Achen and Kochamma are blessed with two daughters, Maria George and Rachel George.