Faculty & Staff

Dr. Abey Peter has worked with Hospital Ministries India in Kolkata as Programme Coordinator after finishing preliminary theological studies leading to BTh in 1999. He then earned his BD in 2003 from the Senate of Serampore College, Serampore and joined IPCTSK. In 2008, he completed his MTh in Christian Ministry, specializing in Counselling, from the Union Biblical Seminary, Pune. He did his doctoral research on "Psychological Correlates of Identity Transition among New Religious Converts in Kerala: An Integrated Approach of Pastoral Care and Counselling" and earned PhD from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, in 2022. Along with his administrative and teaching responsibilities at IPCTSK, he serves as the Director of the Resource Center for Counselling and Psychotherapy and as the lead pastor of Gethsemane Church, Manganam. He is married to Dr. Ancy John, who is also a faculty member of IPC TSK, and they are blessed with a daughter, Navya.

Dr. Joseph John hails from Tiruvalla, Kerala. He completed his MDiv from Southern Asia Bible College, Bangalore in 2005. He was involved in Pastoral Ministry in association with IPC Karnataka state for three years. In 2009, he completed his MTh in New Testament at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore. He taught at the South Asian Institute of Leadership and Cultural Studies (SAILCS), Coimbatore, for two years. He joined IPC TSK in 2011, and in 2022, He completed his PhD in Theology (New Testament) from the University of Mysore. He is married to Sulu, and they are blessed with a daughter, Irene.

Dr. Sajive Abraham earned his BCom in 1993 and his BD in 2002. He worked as a social worker with World Vision for four years and spent an additional year with the Bible Society of India. He served as a lecturer at India Baptist Theological Seminary in Kottayam for two years before joining IPCTSK in 2003. He completed his MA in 2006 and MPhil in 2010, both in Christian Studies from the University of Madras. He holds a PhD in Theology focusing on the Gospels and Hermeneutics from M. G. University, Kerala. He is married to Biji and they are blessed with three children: a daughter, Caris, and two sons, Kevin and Johan.

Rev. Andrews E. Moses earned his BA in Political Science in 1988. He later did his BEd in 1992 and worked as a high school teacher in Kerala and Mumbai for several years. He earned a BD in 2005 from NTC, Dehradun. He completed his MTh in Church History from UTC Bangalore in 2012. He is married to Biji, and they are blessed with a daughter, Abiah and a son, Abin.

Dr. Ancy John completed her BTh from Faith Theological Seminary Manakkala in 2003 and BD from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary Thiruvalla in 2006, respectively. She then acquired her MTh in Homiletics at UBS in 2009. She taught in the Student Wives' Program at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, and engaged in the ministry in different capacities. She completed her doctoral studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, USA, in 2021. She is married to Dr. Abey Peter and blessed with a daughter, Navya.

Rev. Reji Thomas hails from Mavelikara, Kerala. He obtained his BTh and MDiv in 1998 and 2001 respectively. He also earned his MTh in Church History from South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore in 2005. He worked in North India for six years before he joined IPCTSK in 2012. He is married to Nisha, and they are blessed with a son, Steve and a daughter, Shekhena.

Thomas T.Varghese is born in Kerala, brought up in Chhattisgarh. Did all his schooling in Chhattisgarh. Finished his BTh, MDiv and BA from Central India Theological Seminary, (C.I.T.S), Itarsi, M.P. Taught at C.I.T.S., for two years. Thereafter he pursued M.Th in Intercultural Studies from SAIACS, in 2004. Since 2004 is associated with IPCTSK. Was also involved in Church ministry at New Life Church, Bangalore for a period of 4 years from 2007-11. Joined again at IPCTSK in 2011. Pursued DMin studies from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA and graduated in 2018. He was appointed as Principal of Susamachar Theological College and Seminary, Bhopal, M.P, in 2018. Finished a term of seven years at Bhopal in 2025. He has again joined IPCTSK as a faculty member and do shoulder major responsibilities. He is married to Sheryl and has two daughters Catherine Ann Thomas, who is 21 years old and doing undergraduate studies at Madras Christian College and younger daughter Irene Grace Thomas has just finished 12th grade.

Mr. Samuel Eapen hails from Chengannur, Kerala. He obtained his BTh and BD in 2003 and 2008, respectively, from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary. Subsequently, he worked in various mission fields across India in association with Gospel for Asia. Thereafter, he completed his MTh in Christian Theology from FFRRC Kottayam and joined IPCTSK in 2012. He is married to Aexa Samuel.

Rev. C.P. Thomas hails from Kangazha, Kottayam. He earned his BTh from New Life Biblical Seminary, Cheruvakkal, in 1999 and then started to work as a librarian there. He has also worked with Campus Crusade for two years. Then, he obtained his MDiv from the Asia Institute of Theology Bangalore in 2004. In the same year, he joined Filadelfia Bible College in Udaipur, Rajasthan. He ministered in North India for nine years. In 2011, he acquired his MTh in Missiology from the Union Biblical Seminary (UBS) Pune. He joined IPCTSK in 2013 and is also involved in the leadership of the IPC Purvanchal Mission. He is married to Shanty and they are blessed with two sons, Aaron and Alan.

Rev. Thomaskutty P. P. hails from Kottayam, Kerala. He completed his BTh from Central India Theological Seminary (CITS) Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh in 1995. He was involved in Missionary work in Ranchi, Jharkhand, in association with Indian Evangelical Team for three years. He completed his MDiv from New India Bible Seminary (NIBS) Paippad, Kerala in 2002. He was involved in Pastoral ministry in Kuttapuzha Christian Assembly, Tiruvalla from 2000-2007. Having completed his MTh in New Testament at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore, in 2011, he taught at the Mission India Theological Seminary (MITS), Nagpur, Maharashtra for two years. He joined IPC TSK in 2013. He is married to Saly Joseph who is a faculty member at IPCTSK and they have a daughter, Andrina Ann Thomas.

Mrs. Saly Joseph hails from Wayanadu, Kerala. She completed her BTh from New India Bible Seminary (NIBS) Paippadu, Kerala, in 1993. She completed her MDiv from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary (GFABS), Kuttapuzha, Kerala, in 1998, along with a BA in Sociology from Calicut University. Thereafter, she was engaged in the ministry in various capacities in GFABS from 1998-2004 and later in Kuttapuzha Christian Assembly from 2005-2007. Having completed her MTh in Pastoral Theology & Counselling at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore, in 2011, she taught at the Mission India Theological Seminary (MITS) Nagpur, Maharashtra for two years. She joined IPCTSK in 2013. She is married to Thomaskutty P.P who as faculty member at IPCTSK, and they have a daughter, Andrina Ann Thomas

Rev. Augastin T comes from Nazareth, Tamil Nadu. He completed his BTh in 2001 and MDiv in 2006 from SABC, Bangalore. He has worked as a missionary in Bihar with Assemblies of God of North India and as an associate pastor in the Tamil District Council of SIAG. He earned his MTh in Christian Theology from SAIACS in 2021 and joined IPC TSK the same year. He is married to C.S. Padmavathi and they are blessed with two daughters, Charis Miracle and Shekinah Praise.

Pr. Prathyash T. Mathew has worked as a volunteer staff with Excel VBS ministries in Kerala during his BTh and MDiv at IPC TSK from 2011 to 2017. He then worked with IPCNR-Delhi and Church of God Vadasserikkara as an Evangelist. In 2021, he earned his MTh in Pastoral Theology from SAIACS, specializing in Counselling and joined IPCTSK the same year. He is married to Riya Mathew, who is a software engineer.

Dr. Anila Anna John hails from Puthupally, Kottayam. She has over 20 years of experience as a Teacher Educator at M.G. University. She is married to Mr. Dilip K John is a businessman. They are blessed with two married children: Surya, a counselling Psychologist and Richie, doing his PhD in Economics from the University of Essex, UK.

Rev. Roy Baby hails from Adoor, Kerala. He completed his BTh from Bethel Bible College, Punalur, in 1994, he was involved in a church planting mission with Assemblies of God in North Kerala (1994-96). He earned his MDiv from Southern Asia Bible College (SABC), Bangalore, in 1998. He was involved in Pastoral ministry in Kerala with Assemblies of God for a few years. Having completed his MTh in Old Testament at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore, in 2002, he taught at IPCTSK from 2002 to 2008. Then, he was involved in Pastoral ministry in the USA and Kerala in association with Light of the Nations Church (2009-2019) and served as its National Director. Later, he taught at Peniel Bible Seminary, Kezhillam, Ebenezer Bible College, Kaduthuruthy, and Mount Zion Bible Seminary, Mulakuzha, as a part-time faculty (2019-2024). He re-joined IPCTSK in 2024. He is married to Liji, and they are blessed with two daughters, Reah and Rayna.

Pr. Shinu John is a diaspora Keralite, born and raised in Vadodara, Gujarat. He earned his BTh (2001-2005) from Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary (GFABS) and served in its administrative staff for two years. After completing BD (2007-2009) from Gurukul Lutheran Theological College and Research Institute, Chennai, he joined Jesus Mission as a missionary in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh (2009-2014). From 2014 to 2016, he was involved in prayer ministries and part-time teaching at Fellowship Ashram Theological College, Silvasa, and Alpha College of Theological Studies, Anand. He acquired his MTh in Religions (2016-2019), specializing in Hinduism, from South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS). He lectured at Susamachar Theological College and Seminary, Bhopal, from 2019-2024 and has joined IPCTSK. He is married to Mrs. Elizabeth Shinu, who is also a faculty member at IPCTSK and has two blessed daughters – Elriana Rachel Shinu and Evana Mariam Shinu.

Mrs. Elizabeth Shinu Served as administrative staff with NTC (2011-12). She then served as a Missionary with Jesus Mission in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh (2012-2014). She served as a faculty member at Fellowship Ashram Theological College, Silvassa and Alpha College of Theological Studies, Anand Gujarat (2014 -16) and at Susamachar Theological College and Seminary from 2019 to 2024. She is married to Shinu John, and they are blessed with two daughters, Elriana Rachel Shinu and Evana Mariam Shinu.

Dr. Lalu Thomas is a native of Mavelikara, Kerala. He has around four decades of pastoral ministry experience among different ethnic groups. He taught at India Christian Bible College and served as Academic Dean/Vice Principal for nearly two decades. He is engaged in pastoral training using various modes of training, providing leadership to the North Indian church-planting ministry, and training native missionaries in the northern states of India. He is married to Susan Lalu and they are blessed with two sons, Willy Rehaboth and Jeswin Rehaboth.

Prof. K.C. John hails from Pampady, a nearby town in Kottayam, Kerala. He possesses more than 37 years of experience teaching English. He is retired from Bishop Moore Institution, Mavelikkara.

Mrs. Salikutty Roy hails from Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta. She has earned Praveen of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha (Kerala). She started her career as a high school teacher in Madhya Pradesh and joined IPC TSK in 2005. She has nearly 25 years of experience in the teaching field.

Dr. Jalal S. L. is a professor of theology and religion, with a PhD in Christian Studies from SHUATS, Allahabad. He has over 15 years of teaching experience and previously served as Principal of Olive Theological Institute, Thiruvalla. With eight years of evangelical ministry in Odisha, his work blends academic insight with missional engagement. He is the author of The Wider Work of the Holy Spirit: An Indian Theology of Religious Experience (Langham Academic, UK). Dr. Jalal is married to Hepsy George and is blessed with two sons, Jehuwin Jalal and Jeswin Jalal.

Rev. Rajesh V. Babu hails from Bangalore, Karnataka. He served as the Dean of Students at the Native Evangelical School of Theology in Mysore and as Chaplain at Asian Bible College, Kochi. He has joined IPCTSK in 2025.