Ipe Mathai is the Founder and President of Mathai Outreach Ministries. He is also a successful entrepreneur in several healthcare enterprises. Ipe was born in Kerala, India. He and his wife, Susie, live in Houston, Texas with their three children and their families. Ipe is an Ordained Minister through Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, an active member for over 30 years. International Seminary Florida honored his 20 years of achievement in ministry by awarding him an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree in 2012. He is also a member of the International Congress of Churches and Ministers.
In early 2022, Evangelist Ipe connected to young Pastor Abhishek Khihuri from the western Indian state of Rajasthan. He was impressed with the young Minister’s outreach programs for the youth among the rural and semi-urban areas of South East Rajasthan and bordering areas of neighbouring states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
In 2011, Evangelist Ipe connected with Thomas Cherian who was at that time a Bible School teacher in the Doon Bible School located in Dehradun in Uttarakhand in North India. Thomas Cherian was interested to partner with Ipe to teach the Pastors under the ministry.
Maharashtra in West-Central India is a large state and is known to be the most prosperous industrially and agriculturally progressive region, especially in the western part of the state. Mumbai is the state capital and the commercial capital of the country. Many Christian missions were established in various cities and regions of the state.
In 1993 Evangelist Ipe set up a tent outside the Pandalam family home and started conducting meetings there. There were miracles, signs and wonders that took place in those meetings. The local authorities were trying to stop Evangelist Ipe from preaching since he was now a Foreigner.
1993 was truly seen as a commitment year to what God told Evangelist Ipe to do. He set up small home group Churches in North Kerala in Wayanad district in the Sultan Bathery area where some of his cousins lived. Eventually, God helped him establish 3 Churches in the area.
In 2003 a Church was built and setup in the Forest Mountainous region of western Tamil Nadu in the town of Gudalur. In that season, the ruling government of the state was anti-Christian and wanted to block many Christian missions from establishing Churches.
Uttar Pradesh in North India is the largest and most populous state in India. The city of Ghaziabad in western border of the state, located very close to the eastern part of the National capital, Delhi. This area is more of a suburb of Delhi.
Delhi is the capital of India. Pastor Anil Singh and his family managed the Church, which was located in the Military quarters area, ministering to the workers of Nepali origin who live in the servant’s quarters of the Military officers’ residences. The Church established in 2012.
In 2008 there was severe persecution of Christians located in the eastern coastal state of Odisha (previously known as Orissa). Many homes and churches were burnt and desecrated by anti-Christian fundamentalists. Large population of Christian villagers had to flee to the forests and mountains nearby to avoid being killed.
In 2017, Evangelist Ipe connected with a family relative based in Ankleshwar in the western state of Gujarat. Ankleshwar is in the very industrial corridor between Mumbai and South-Central Gujarat in the prosperous western belt of India.
In 2008 Evangelist Ipe went to Nepal without any pre-planned meetings. He met brothers Anil Singh and Sunil Singh in Kathmandu. Sunil was a worship leader in a local Church, while Anil lived and worked in New Delhi with his family. During Evangelist Ipe’s visit, Sunil Singh was sick and he had a chance to pray for him.
In 2015, Evangelist Ipe and Sister Susie visited Churches in the Northern state of Bihar. Later they visited Churches and connected with Pastors in Jaigaon which is a town in the beautiful Hill area in Northern West Bengal state, is located in the bordering areas of the country of Bhutan.
Mathai Outreach Ministries supports several Pastors who are operating in the Eastern state of Jharkhand. This is a state with a large Tribal population and is also one of the richest states for Minerals resources. The Pastors located here are connected to pastor Vijendra Singh from Ghaziabad Church and Late Evangelist Vincent Bangra from Gurgaon.
Our water well project makes changes to their communities life. Now they are enjoyed because God has done good to them.
Join us in Bejalpur, Rajasthan, as we build a new church and community center. This place is creating a space for worship, fellowship, and a brighter future for the local community.
Witness the impact of our Children's Ministry in Rajasthan. We're nurturing the next generation through education and faith, providing a safe space for them to learn and grow.
Installing a borewell in Rajasthan's Church area to provide essential access to clean groundwater- bringing life-sustaining water to the community.
Through our nationwide blanket drive, we brought warmth and comfort to communities in need, supporting individuals and families across the country.
Join us in our Rajasthan Mission Trip 2024. A journey of hope, service and community impact!