Pr. Joe Thomas

Pastor Joe Thomas is an anointed Convention speaker and the teacher of the Word. After Completing his undergraduate studies at St. Thomas College Kozhencherry, Pastor Joe Thomas Abraham pursued the call of God, finishing his M. Div from Southern Asia Bible College (SABC) in Bangalore. Pr. Joe’s desire to study further took him to Southern Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) in Bangalore, where he graduated with Masters in Theology (M. Th) in New Testament Studies. After spending a few years in Ministry in Delhi & Kerala, Pr. Joe now serves as a faculty member at SABC, Bangalore.

Pr. Abey Peter

Dr. Sabu Varghese

Dr. Paul Mathews

Rev. Paul Thomas Mathews, PhD is serving as the Senior Pastor of Rajasthan Pentecostal Church in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, and is the National Overseer of Filadelfia Fellowship Church of India. Continuing the rich legacy of the work started by his late father, Dr. Thomas Mathews Udaipur, Dr. Paul seeks to spread God’s timeless message, to all people through all possible means. A worshipper at heart, his desire is to see the power of the Gospel being exhibited through the body of Christ.

Dr. Sam Storms

Sam Storms has been the Pastor of preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City since 2008. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society and currently serves on its Executive Committee. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Oklahoma, Th.M. in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and Ph.D. in Intellectual History from the University of Texas in Dallas. He has authored numerous books and articles including Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life and Understanding Spiritual Warfare. Sam and Ann just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and they have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

Pr. Jacob Mathew

Pastor Jacob Mathew was born and raised in a nominal Christian background until his teenage years in Kerala, India. His mother who hails from a Jacobite family was the first one to accept Christ and embrace the Pentecostal faith following a major illness. Though Jacob accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age, a genuine surrender to the Lordship of Jesus occurred only during his college days. Pastor Jacob’s Marriage Enrichment lecturers were attended by over ten thousand people in different parts of the world. He still serves as the International Vice-President of Inter-Collegiate Prayer Fellowship and travels and ministers in church retreats, student camps, and family.

Dr. Valson Abraham

Dr. Jay Pike

Jay Pike was serving as executive teaching pastor of The Gate Church in Oklahoma City until May 2022 and now has been appointed as Lead Pastor of The Bridge Church in Denton, TX, officially starting his service in August 2022. Jay is the dean of KingsGate College and lead academic director for Southeastern University. He holds a B.S. in Biblical Studies and Communications, M.A. in Ministry Leadership and D.Min. from Oral Roberts University. Jay and his wife, Sissi, have been married for 17 years and they serve as regional directors of Destiny Fellowship, an international network of churches and ministries. They have a beautiful daughter, Annaliese.

Dr. Wilson Varkey

Dr. Mariamma Stephen

Born and brought up in a Pentecostal family. Accepted Jesus at the age of 8 Baptized and filled with Holy Spirit. Education up to Post Graduation in Kerala. Got married and lived in Hyderabad for 25 years. Taught in schools and Colleges in Hyderabad. Was involved in ministry among College and University students. Pursued and completed a Ph.D. in English from JNTU. After moving to Kerala involved in teaching at IPC Theological Seminary Kottayam for 15 years. Taught English and handled the responsibility of the Practical Ministry Dept. Traveled through most of the states of India in connection with the ministry. Serving with The Bible Society of India as National Council Member. Retired and involved in ministry among Women and Children. Married to Dr. Stephen George and blessed with three children, their spouses, and four grandchildren.

Pr. Sam George

Pr. Shibu Thomas

Evg. Josh Mathew

Josh Mathew is a member of the India Christian Assembly in NJ where he is part of the ministry leadership team involved in preaching and teaching. Josh holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and an M.B.A. in Corporate Innovation & Leadership. Currently, he is Vice President of Portfolio Innovation and Strategy at Slayback Pharma, Princeton, NJ, and an Adjunct Instructor at Rutgers Business School. Josh makes his home in Bridgewater, NJ with his wife Julie and three children Abigail (16), Sofia (13), and Timothy (10).

Dr. Angel Stephen Leo

Dr. Angel Stephen Leo and Ps. Stephen Leo are the founders of Refuge City Mission, a ministry focused on medical missions in third-world countries. Angel is also a Family Medicine Resident Doctor working with *In His Image Inc.,* a non-profit medical missions training program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sis. Angel and Ps. Stephen are passionate preachers of the gospel and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, are on a relentless mission to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth!

Pr. P.C. Jacob

Welcome to Oklahoma! We warmly welcome you to the 18th IPC Family Conference, to come and enjoy the presence of God, be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, and received the great commission in its seriousness. It is our highest priority that you all receive the opportunity to be transformed by the renewing of your mind and to be moved by the Spirit of God. Since the 18th Conference is happening in the year “2020”, the fitting theme for the conference will be “Vision without Boundaries” Proverbs 29:18, each day we will focus on the sub-topics of Vision towards Holiness, Vision towards Mission, and Vision towards Eternity. It is our sincere prayer that, through this conference, the churches and believers in North America and Canada will receive a renewed vision about personal holiness, the great mandate, and the preparation for their final destination. My team and I hope and trust in God that every moment from now on will lead you to that powerful secret that deepens every area of your faith and helps you discover the purpose of your life. We gladly welcome our anointed speakers to touch our lives with the unchanging Word of God. We humbly request in advance your prayers, patronage, and participation in making this conference a memorable and blessed one. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and sponsorship. In His Service Pastor P. C. Jacob National Chairman 18th IPC Family Conference

Bro. George Thomas

Bro. Thomas Varghese

Bro. Justin Philip

Sis. Grace Samuel