The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) is one of the largest Pentecostal Christian Denomination in India.[2] Its organisational headquarters located in Kumbanad, Kerala, India. It was founded in 1924 by K E Abraham and colleagues in co-operation with Robert F. Cook.[3] [4]
| The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IPC |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Evangelicalism |
| Theology | Pentecostal |
| Polity | Presbyterian polity |
| Headquarters | Kumbanad, India |
| Founder | K E Abraham |
| Origin | Started on July 1924, as 'Thennindia Pentecosthu Daivasabha' Registered on 9 December 1935 as "The Indian Pentecostal Church of God" at Eluru |
| Congregations | 10,000+ |
| Official website | https://ipc.international |
K E Abraham started a bible school at his house, which was unnamed until 1932 and then given the name Hebron Bible College, currently known as India Bible College, Kumbanad.[5]
Related bodies
There are many auxiliary ministries associated with IPC such as Bible Colleges & schools, Pentecostal Young People Association (PYPA),[6] Fellowship of Women – Indian Pentecostal Women's Association, and sunday schools.[7]