The history of modern Kuwait began from middle of 18th century. In the Year 1756 Kuwait became an independent society and Sheikh Sabah Bin Jaber became its first Amir. Since then Kuwait began business relationship with the outside World. Main business then was fishing and collecting pearls from the sea. Since the inception of Kuwait in 1756, the Sabah family ruled Kuwait and raised it to the level of a developed welfare State. In the Year 1938 discovery of oil in the island of Burgan had turned out to be a milestone in the history of Kuwait. Even though oil was discovered in the 1938, its production began only in 1946 after the Second World War. With the production of oil began on a large scale, several job opportunities were brought in and many people from different countries entered Kuwait seeking job in the oil fields. The production of oil brought Kuwait one of the rich countries in the World. In the Year 1961 Kuwait was declared to be a complete free Nation and in the same year itself it became a member of Arab League. In 1963 Kuwait was accepted as a member of United Nations.

Beginning of PCK
By the beginning of 1950s many people started entering Kuwait from India, especially from Kerala among whom majority were Christians from Central Travancore. From the year 1954 Pentecostal believers also started coming to Kuwait in search of their livelihood. Though their intention was of a livelihood the believers kept burning the mantle of the spiritual truth, they knew and experienced in their home land, even in this wilderness of extreme climatic conditions. Initially the very few members worshiped their Lord with an inter denominational gathering known as The Kuwait Town Malayalee Congregation (KTMCC) in the National Evangelical Church, Kuwait (NECK). By 1965 many Pentecostal believers arrived to Kuwait. They met together and conducted prayer meetings occasionally. On such occasions the believers used to seriously discuss possibility of starting a Pentecostal worship service.

On his way back from Europe Pastor A.C. Thomas of the then Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM) visited Kuwait at the invitation of his relatives lived in Kuwait. He conducted prayer meetings in the residences and a brother by name Samuel from Tamil Nadu took water baptism at the hand of Pastor Thomas in the Arabian Sea. This was the first visit of a Pentecostal Pastor and the first known baptism in Kuwait.

Mrs. A.C. Mathews from Kumbanad (mother of Bro. M. Mathews), during her visit to Kuwait in December 1965, encouraged the believers to start a regular worship meeting and thus a weekly meeting was started in January 1966 at the residence of Bro. George Mathews (Punalur). As the believers increased, the meeting was shifted to the NECK premises in 1967. Bro. George Mathews led the meetings. The day chosen for the worship meeting was Saturday evening. Since then this group was named and known as Pentecostal Church of Kuwait (PCK).

On their way back from USA, Pastor K.E. Abraham, the then President of The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) and Pastor George Varghese visited Kuwait in late 1968 and conducted special meetings in the NECK premises and prayer meetings at the residences. This was a great boost for the believers and Pentecostals were recognized as a force in the Christian community of Kuwait.

Recognition by I.P.C.
Even though the majority of the believers belonged to The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC), initially this Church was an independent church. With the increase of believers, it was strongly felt to join with an established Pentecostal organization. Accordingly, in the general body meeting of the church conducted on 26th February 1972 it was decided to join with The Indian Pentecostal Church of God and continue as its local church in Kuwait. IPC leadership was informed of this decision of the general body who accepted this church as its local unit in Kuwait with its name as “IPC – Pentecostal Church of Kuwait”.

Ministers
Early 1969 Pastor P.M. Philip was invited to Kuwait during his Gulf tour and conducted several public and cottage meetings. At a special meeting during this time Pastor P.M.Philip ordained Bro. George Mathews (Punalur), Bro. P.Y. Baby (Punthala) and Bro. M.P. Philip (Kollakadavu) to conduct the services of the Church.

With the increase of believers it had become necessary to have a full time Minister. This need was informed to IPC General Council at their head quarters in Kumbanad who appointed Pastor T.K. Philip (Venmoney) as the first full time pastor of P.C.K. Pastor T.K. Philip took charge of the church in April 1975. The tenure of a full time pastor is three years.

The below mentioned servants of the Lord ministered this church so far,

Under the leadership of the above mentioned servants of the Lord the church grew and the present strength of the church is more than 550. The Lord is using this church for the expansion of His Kingdom by supporting the workers in the gospel fields and extending a helping hand to the co-believers in need. We give all glory and honor to our beloved Master who laid His life to give eternal life to all those who believe in Him.