KUMBANAD, KERALA:
The India Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) will hold its 103rd General Convention from January 17 to 24, 2027, at Hebronpuram in Kumbanad, Kerala. The annual international gathering, popularly known as the Kumbanad Convention, will be held under the theme “Faithfulness.”
Preparations are progressing for the eight-day convention, which is expected to bring together thousands of pastors, church leaders, and believers from India and around the world.
The convention will be officially inaugurated on Sunday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m. by IPC General President Rev. Dr. T. Valson Abraham.
Ahead of the convention, the IPC National Pastors’ Conference will be held from January 12 to 15 at Hebronpuram. Rev. Dr. T. Valson Abraham will also inaugurate the pastors’ conference.
As part of the spiritual preparations, a 103-day fasting and prayer initiative is underway at the Prayer Chamber in Hebronpuram and will conclude on January 11.
Daily Convention Schedule
The convention will feature daily prayer meetings, Bible studies, worship services, and special ministry gatherings.
Morning prayer will be held from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., followed by Bible classes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Daytime general meetings will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while evening general meetings will be conducted from 5:25 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Special Music Fest and Mission & Ministry sessions will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hindi-language meetings will be conducted daily at Mamre Court from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Women’s Fellowship meeting is scheduled for Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the General Sunday School and PYPA joint meeting will be held on Saturday during the same hours.
The convention will conclude on Sunday, January 24, with the Holy Communion service from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by the closing session from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
International Participation Expected
Representatives from IPC’s worldwide network of more than 17,000 local congregations are expected to attend the convention.
In addition to delegates from various Indian states, pastors and believers from the United States, Canada, European countries, Australia, Gulf nations, and other parts of the world are expected to participate.
The convention choir will lead worship during various sessions, joined by prominent Christian musicians and gospel singers.
Convention Preparations and Committee Leadership
The IPC General Council has established organizing subcommittees to coordinate the General Convention and National Pastors’ Conference.
The committee chairpersons and their responsibilities include:
Prayer – Pastor K. P. Kurian; Music – Rev. Dr. T. Valson Abraham; Publicity – Pastor Bijoy Kuriakose; Reception – Pastor Reji Othara; Accommodation – Pastor P. G. Abraham; Vigilance, Security and Volunteers – Lt. Col. V. I. Luke; Pandal, Lighting and Sound – Dr. Varkey Abraham Kachanathu; Food – General Executives; Holy Communion – Pastor Wilson Joseph; Registration – Pastor K. M. George; Transportation – Brother Cherian George; Counseling – Pastor James Chacko and Mrs. Chacko; Offering Collection – Brother Babu Mathew; Hindi Service – Pastor K. Koshy; Youth Advance – Pastor Kingsley Chellan; Parking – Lt. Col. V. I. Luke; Medical – Dr. George T. Thomas; Finance – Dr. John Joseph; Office and Counting – Pastor K. P. Kurian; Pollution and Health – Dr. John Joseph; Media – Rev. Dr. Baby Varghese; and Public Relations – Pastor Thomas George.
The convention preparations are being carried out under the leadership of IPC General President Rev. Dr. T. Valson Abraham, Vice President Rev. Dr. Philip P. Thomas, General Secretary Rev. Dr. Baby Varghese, General Joint Secretaries Pastor Thomas George and Dr. Varkey Abraham Kachanathu, and General Treasurer Dr. John Joseph.
Arrangements for accommodation, food services, transportation, security, parking, medical assistance, registration, and other essential facilities are already underway.
Publicity Chairman Pastor Bijoy Kuriakose, Publicity Convener Pastor Varghese Mathai, and Joint Conveners Finny P. Mathew, Joy Thumpamon, and Finny Raju Houston announced that the respective committees have begun their preparations to ensure the successful organization of the international gathering.
