Thiruthuraj Varaprasadam Thomas (date of birth unknown – ) is a Malaysian-Canadian preacher, evangelist, and missiologist renowned for his global ministry and leadership in world evangelization. Born in Malacca, Malaysia, to South Asian parents, Thomas studied in Malaysia, India, Canada, and the United States, grounding his faith in a multicultural context. Converted in his youth, he became a licensed evangelist with the Christian & Missionary Alliance in 1974, launching a career that blended itinerant preaching with academic and organizational roles. From 1984 to 1994, he served as Professor of Evangelism for the Murray W. Downey Chair at Canadian Theological Seminary in Regina, Saskatchewan, shaping future ministers. In 1984, Thomas founded the Centre for Evangelism & World Mission in Regina, where he resides with his wife, Mary, and their three children, Victor, Molly, and Melanie. His ministry has taken him to camps, churches, and seminaries worldwide, delivering expository sermons and fostering revival. A key figure in diaspora missions, he has chaired the Lausanne Global Diaspora Network, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Canada, and other boards, while serving as Multicultural/Intercultural Ministries Consultant for The Alliance Canada. Known for his warm, engaging style, Thomas continues to inspire through extensive travel and a deep commitment to reaching the lost, earning the nickname “Wally” among international peers.