Background
Fernando, Sumith D. Peter was born on August 22, 1952 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Son of Samuel L. B. and Dulcie Muriel (De Silva) Fernando. came to the United States, 1984.
Fernando, Sumith D. Peter was born on August 22, 1952 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Son of Samuel L. B. and Dulcie Muriel (De Silva) Fernando. came to the United States, 1984.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, University Serempore, India, 1975. Master in Ministry, Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 1985. Doctor of Divinity, Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary, Fort Worth, 1985.
Master of Education, University North Texas, 1990.
Pastor, Sri Lanka Methodist Church, 1975-1984; secretary youth department southern district, Sri Lanka Methodist Church, 1980; senior pastor, Sri Lanka Methodist Church, 1981-1983; missionary pastor, Calvary United Methodist Church, Flint, Michigan, 1984; associate pastor, Temple of Praise Church, Garland, Texas, 1985; counselor, teacher, Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary, Fort Worth, 1986-1989; counselor, Alpha & Omega Family Center Inc., Fort Worth, since 1990. Interim pastor Liberty Congressional Methodist Church, Aubrey, Texas, 1987-1988. Associate therapist 1st United Methodist Counseling Svc., Arlington, Texas, since 1990;presenter workshops in field.
Organizer local chapter Alcoholics Anonymous, Sri Lanka, 1982. Founder medical clinic, Sri Lanka, 1983. Founder, leader self-confidence support group, Texas, 1987.
Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Association Marriage and Family Counselors.
Married Manel Chitra Dareeju, December 10, 1977. 1 child, Sumali Manishka.