Indian Pentecostal Church of God

The Indian Pentecostal Church of God
Logo of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God
Classification	Charismatic, Protestant
Orientation	Pentecostal
Polity	Episcopal
Region	India and Worldwide
Headquarters	Kumbanad, India
Founder	Pastor K E Abraham and several others
Origin	Started in July 1924, as ‘Thennindia Pentecosthu Daivasabha’ Registered on 9 December 1935 as "The Indian Pentecostal Church of God" at Eluru
Official website	ipc.international ipckerala.org

The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) is the largest indigenous Pentecostal denomination in India. The Christian movement in India was pioneered by the disciple of Jesus Christ, Thomas the Apostle, who traveled outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel, traveling as far as India. According to tradition, the Apostle reached Muziris, India in 52 AD and baptized several people. The origins of the Indian Pentecostal Church of God can be traced back to the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement in India to the early 20th century and the church has been growing ever since. The great revival of the twentieth century broke out in Central Travancore among the traditional Christian churches.

The chief architect and the founder of IPC was Pastor K.E.Abraham, a charismatic speaker and writer. Pastor K.E. Abraham received the baptism in the Holy Spirit in 1923. Apostle P. M. Samuel, Pastor T. G. Oommen, Pastor K.C.Cherian, Pastor P.T.Chacko, Pastor K.C.Oommen, Pastor P.T. Mathew, Pastor V.V. Thomas, Pastor T.K Mathew, Pastor C. K. Daniel Pr.T N Abraham and many others were also filled with the Holy Spirit in Nineteen Twenties. Gradually a fellowship was formed by these independent leaders and the first united Convention was held at Ranny in 1925 April. These fathers of faith, In 1935 registered ‘The Indian Pentecostal Church of God’ as a Religious Society at Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. The First President was Apostle P.M.Samuel. Presently, IPC has over 7000 congregations around the world. Its Administrative headquarters is at Hebronpuram, Kumbanadu, Kerala, India.

The local churches belonging to this movement are spread across India as well as countries outside India such USA, UAE, UK and Australia. Also more than 75% of the local churches are located in the South Indian state - Kerala. The local churches under IPC are by origin, administration and its practices truly indigenous and are led by local ministers and leaders. The current executives are Rev. Jacob John (General President), Rev. Dr. Wilson Joseph (General Vice-President), Rev. K.C.John (General Secretary), Rev. Thomas Philip (Joint Secretary) and Bro. Saji Paul (General Treasurer).