Pastor P T Mathew, also known as “Podimala Mathaichen”, was formerly an active worker with the “Viyojitha Movement” in Kerala. He was filled with the Holy Spirit in 1929 and accepted the Pentecostal faith. He entered into his eternal rest on 28 March 1959 in his 76th year. Before his death, he gave 2Timothy 2:8 as his last message to his children and grandchildren. The sons of Pastor P T Mathew are the late Pastor P M Thomas and Pastor P M Philip who was one of IPC leaders.