The Fort of Praise is a vision and a mission given by the Lord Jesus Christ to Rev.Dr.Ratnam Paul in 1990. FortofPraise ministry commenced in the year 1996 and it continues to progress very fast in the 3 districts in South India i.e Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, and Tuticorin. The church is working very hard to evangelize nearly 1600 villages and Towns in this area.

Rev.Dr. Ratnam Paul is internationally known for his powerful sermons and Senior Pastor of The Fort of praise Ministries whose ministry extends around the world. His ministry has been characterized by his commitment to pastoral ministry as the appropriate context of theological scholarship. Rev.I.Ratnam Paul is also noted for hosting inspirational "Church Growth Conference".

Rev.I.Ratnam Paul's wife Mrs. Rosemary Ratnam Paul is also involved in His gospel work. They have 5 children. His Eldest son Nixon Paul Wesley is serving the lord as Associate Pastor in the Fort of Praise Ministries.