Rev. Karimpanamannil Philip Mathew and Family

Rev. Karimpanamannil Philip Mathew is a servant of God who has a vision for the healthy growth of the church. He has a strong commitment to teach the Word of God in its' purity and entirety. His concern for the qualitative and quantitative dimension of church growth is highly appreciated.

 He was born on June 2nd, 1963 in one of the pioneer Pentecostal families in Anicad, Mallapally, Kerala, India. His father, late Pr. K. P. Philip was a minister of I.P.C since 1960 and ministered in different places. Though brought up in a spiritual environment, a Sunday school class became a turning point in his life. At the age of 11, he realized the need of accepting Jesus Christ as the Lord and Saviour. Since that time, the joy of salvation was very much in his heart.

God's call for his ministry was very much confirmed in 1980, the year he passed the 12th grade. He was baptized in water and with the Holy Spirit with special anointing to be a pastor and teacher. He joined Hindustan Bible Institute, Tamilnadu and completed his B.Th in 1984. Immediately, he pursued a B.D program at Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur and earned the degree in April 1985.

Rev. Mathew started his ministry as a teacher at New India Bible College, Paippad in May 1985 and continued his service till January 1989 as registrar of the college. He also served as a pastor and general secretary of New India Bible Church. In 1989, per the special guidance, Rev. Mathew joined Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala as a teacher. In 1992, he completed the M.Th program from F.F.R.R.C, Kottayam, affiliated with the University of Serampore. He continued his work as a faculty member in F.T.S and served as Director of Practical Ministry, Director of Studies and as the faculty secretary in different periods.

Along with the teaching ministry, Rev. Mathew was privileged to serve as Pastor of I.P.C Hebron, Venmony (1996-99), I.P.C Carmel Thumpamon Thazham(1999-02) and I.P.C. Kuwait (2003-07). He contributed much as Secretary of I.P.C Kuwait region from 2004 - 2007. Later, he served as pastor of I.P.C Hebron Kumbanad which has a membership of around 150 families. Pr. Mathew also taught post graduate courses in Hebron Bible College and senior classes in India Bible College, Kumbanad and F.T.S Manakala.

Pr. Mathew is the author of the section called "Pneumatology (Doctrine of the Holy Spirit)" in Pentecostal Theology published by Readers, Thiruvalla. He also wrote a book, titled Nammude Darshanam, which is published by P.Y.P.A of I.P.C. Kuwait. He writes articles for various magazines and publications. He also preaches in conventions and seminars.

Pr. Mathew is married to Mini Mathew and they are blessed with two children. His son, Philip K. Mathew, is an 11th grade student, and his daughter, Jithsy Susan Mathew, is a 10th grader.

Pr. K.P Mathew challenges the Pentecostals to become a corrective force in the society and be united for witnessing Christ.