[7] AEL Church, Polepally The first Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in Polepally, near Macherla Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, was first established by Father Hyer, serving as a cornerstone of Christian faith in the region.

Under his leadership, the church was rebuilt, restoring its prominence as a center of worship and community life.

Google Maps Link to Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Polepally

A 32-member Executive Council whose members are drawn from the six synods administers the Church society.

[8] The Executive Council of this Church Society elects a set of office-bearers each quadrennium.

Dr. Prasanna Kumari Samuel, and Dr. Monica J. Melanchton of the Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research Institute (GLTCRI), the dream of women's ordination became a reality.

With the active cooperation of the then President, Bishop G. Emmanuel, seventeen women were ordained into pastoral ministry on 20 February 1999.