Preparations Underway for IPC’s 101st General Convention in Kumbanad

Kumbanad Dec 18:
The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) is set to host its 101st General Convention from January 12 to 19, 2025, at Hebronpuram, Kumbanad.

Construction of the main pandal, designed to accommodate approximately 20,000 attendees, commenced with a prayer led by Senior Minister Pastor Benjamin Varghese.

The ceremony was presided over by General Joint Secretary Brother Kachanathu Varkey Abraham, with participation from pastors including Sunny Kurian, C.C. Abraham, Raju Anickad, Varghese Mathai, P.A. Mathew, K.P. Kurian, and brothers Sunny Kodunthara, James George, and Johnson Samuel.

In addition to the main pandal, separate venues are being prepared for programs such as the Hindi Conference, Youth Advance, and Children’s Conference. The convention will be inaugurated on January 12 by General President Pastor Dr. Valson Abraham.

The event is expected to draw pastors and believers from all Indian states and various foreign countries. The IPC General Convention is one of the largest Pentecostal gatherings in India.

The annual convention typically takes place in January at Hebronpuram, Kumbanad, attracting thousands of participants from around the globe.

(Photo: Pastor Benjamin Varghese, Senior Minister of IPC, leads the prayer marking the commencement of construction for the 101st Kumbanad General Convention pandal, accompanied by General Joint Secretary Kachanathu Varkey Abraham, State Joint Secretaries Pastor Raju Anickad, James George, Senior Ministers Pastors Varghese Mathai, Sunny Kurian, P.A. Mathew, Saju Joseph, K.P. Kurian, Brothers Sunny Kodunthara, and Johnson K. Samuel.)