From the Ao Field, the light of the Good News spread to Naga communities like Sangtams in 1918, Phoms in 1929, Konyaks in 1932, Changs in 1936 and the Yimchungrus and Khiamungans during the 1950s. Rev. Since it was a dangerous came down for trade. Thus on 9th March, 1956, the two missionaries inaugurated the new mission in the presence of about 300 Catholics. It seems impossible to avoid serious loss unless a new Missionary be allowed at least three years preparation before the burdens of the station shall be left upon his shoulders. Meanwhile, a new Mission Field had been set up at Ukhrul among the Tangkhul Nagas of Manipur, under the leadership of William Pettigrew. reaching the village stockade Clark knelt down and prayed for the Nagas: Lord the Natives of Molungkimong assured to protect him and as such Dr. Clark The Nagaland Peace Council (NPC) was re-formed at the initiative of the Church leaders. Christianity first came to Nagaland in 1872 and the missionaries were successful in converting 95% of the Nagas to Christianity. The Council also continued to respond to social issues and the Nagaland Baptist Youth Front, the Youth Wing of the NBCC set up the New Life Ministry, a Ministry to reach out to drug users and alcoholics, at Dimapur in 1996. Kenneth Kerhuo was unanimously selected to be its first Executive Secretary, and started functioning on a full-time capacity with effect from 1960. Nagaland is governed by a Council of Ministers, headed by a chief minister, which is responsible to the 60-member Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). Konyak Baptist Association 7. Therefore, the Council began a Guest House project in 2002 and was completed in 2011, and named it the Kenneth Complex. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Following Sabbath, on November 10, 1872, they were baptized by Clark. Between 1956 and 1958, Fr. Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, In the last days of the British Raj, he held talks trying to achieve a sovereign Naga nation. [12] Meanwhile, a proposal came from Tuisem Shishak for the possibility of establishing a Christian college in this region. Get The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Northeast India Nagas. And all of a sudden, mass conversion took place and many Smis became Christians within a short time. On 23 January 1993, the Isaac-Muivah group of the NSCN (NSCN(IM)) was admitted to the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO). But after years of education, consultation and theological deliberation, some Churches took the initiative to address the issue. While the NBCC continues to uphold the mandate of reaching out to the unreached, its emphasis is on the study of the Word of God, prayer and witnessing by every believer. Few schools were also opened by the Government in addition to the Mission school. In the winter of 1871, Godhula made several Mr. E. W. Clark visited Molungyimchen village for the first time in December 1872. childrenbut as for me the risk was too great to be taken at that time.(Bowers Haggard and his wife and S.A. Perrine and his wife were sent to continue the work and upon their arrival, the centre of the Ao Mission Field was shifted from Molung to Impur in 1894. from. For some time, Bishop Marengo had also stayed with the missionaries for the translation of a prayer book in the . Meanwhile, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) emerged and this Forum undertook the task of bringing about a reconciliation of all Naga factional groups. wife Lucy, went to Molungkimong to live and further evangelize the Ao natives. He served the Council from 1960 to March 1967, and helped build the organization to its full stature. Jesus and heaven were names now heard for the first time. At the The Kenneth Complex (guest house cum conference rooms) project which began in 2002 was completed in 2009. Though they were seasoned Missionaries working in the Ao area, their interest was not confined down to the work in that one region. He served the Council from 1962 to December 1966. passionate zeal that touched the natives was Temolung Meyipang, Temolung After talks with the NSCN (IM), the Government of India heeded the wishes of the people and on 25 July 1997, the Prime Minister, I. K. Gujral, in a statement in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, announced a ceasefire with effect from 1 August 1997 for a period of three months. no security there. strong friendship with reciprocal interests. The traditional list of Jesus' 12 disciples includes: Peter. Phizo rose to power in Nagaland after he was made the president of Naga National Council (NNC) in 1946. explained everything about the new religion and further assured that the God of The Nagaland languages accord with the Tibetan -Burmese group of languages. Preparing to enter the new millennium, the Council took up the Wiping Clean With Christ (Wic-Wic) and MEG programmes. Edward Winter Clark was unveiled in Akhoya village, in Nagaland, casting him as 'the first missionary to the Naga soil.' This description, however, is not substantiated by historical fact. with Godhula and started living with him. 2nd Step: On the home page's right sidebar, click the "Notification" tab. Ao Baptist Association 3. By 1959 several standing committees (with one Board), namely, (a) Literature and Christian Education Board, (b) Stewardship Committee, (c) Evangelistic Committee, and (d) Youth Committee, were also appointed (NBCC, Dimapur, 2nd to 4th April, 1959; NC 59/001). The NBCC began to expand its mandate and in response to the felt need for the Churches to have a holistic approach to Ministry, began to address socio-economic concerns. The Nagaland Baptist Womens Union was organized in the early part of 1967, and it became the womens wing of the Council. Whiting in 1851 and became a member of the Sibsagar Baptist Church. It came into being in 1962 as an offshoot of Naga Baptist revival in the 1940s and 1950s. At the onset let me state this fact as clearly and as bluntly as possible: I am an Indian Christian. The first administrative headquarter established by the British in Naga Hills: First Chairman of Naga Peoples Convention: First Political Martyr in the Naga Independence Struggle: First president of the Womens Federation, Naga National Council: First Superintendent of Police (SP) Office in Naga Hills District : First police station: Kohima North Police Station, 1933. to baptise. the gospel and also teach the ways of knowledge to their children especially Michael Scott, an Anglican Churchman; Jayaprakash Narayan, a Gandhian and Sarvodaya leader; and B.P. Missionaries and ministers came to India in the 19th century, found their way into Nagaland, and converted almost all Nagas to Christianity. Five districts of the State were almost cleared of the underground elements. Chang Baptist Association 4. The first of such Naga Christian fellowships (NCF) was set up at Shillong. This Ministry was a response to the crisis being faced by Naga youth, many of whom had been led astray by drugs and alcohol. listened. Nagaland Post . Chaliha, the List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam. Nearer, still nearer in Assamese, as the villagers flocked around him and BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav lauded Christian missionaries saying, "It was due to the sacrifices of the missionaries that the people of this . the sixty warriors on Wednesday, December 18, 1872 about 12 oclock. In 2004, the Women Department of the Council set up Miqlat, a centre that assists and rescues women who have fallen prey to the flesh trade. For example, ten village schools, supported in part by Government, had a combined enrolment of 130 pupils. [To be further updated. Tanquist also visited the Chakhesangs with the Good News in the early thirties. With the help of a Mr. Godhula, an Assamese Christian, they established the first church, a Baptist one, in Molungkimong (Dekha Haimong Village) in 1872.[7]. The effort was stepped up with renewed vigour after President's Rule was promulgated in March 1975. He relinquished his responsibility as General Secretary by the end of 1979, but he was again designated as Missionary-at-large for the Mission Outreach programme under the NMM from the beginning of 1980, till his death in August 1981. The state recorded 76.57 percent of polling. Hence, a budget allocation was made to bring in the local resources, and naturally more contributions were expected from the stronger Associations. With the help of Subongmeren, a native of Molungkimong village, Rev. This day 147 years ago in 1872, the first I. Ayutemjen of Ao Mungdang at Impur was appointed as the first Promotional Secretary. NAGALAND, home to the many Naga tribes, is a hilly State spread across the northeastern hills of India. 1929:198). Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. A mass baptism took place on the Easter of 2004 at Khuochiezie where different congregations brought their baptismal candidates. However, this little movement among the Smis was unfortunately not followed up, and their fervour melted away. King on 30th August, 1885. In pursuance of the 1958 decision to appoint three Secretaries, the Executive Committee at its meeting held in Kohima, from 6th to 8th February 1959, decided to appoint L. Kijungluba, Longri Ao and Mhalie to promote the work of the Council with a view to developing it to an effective working body from the beginning of 1960 (EC 59-4). Kuki Baptist Association 8. The State consists of eleven Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major ethnic groups along with other sub-groups. Click 'Start Quiz' to . I refused every invitation for I knew that there was Under Wic-Wic, people were called to wipe their life slate clean with Christ before entering the new millennium. The Touch Kohima movement saw Power Points being formed in different colonies where people from different Churches gathered to pray. You have already been appraised by telegraph of our action in advising our brother Rivenburg to take charge at once of the work at Kohima, dropped by our brother King. [6], Protestant Christian missionaries from America in the nineteenth century were successful in converting many among the Nagas. That day, 620 candidates were baptized by 20 Ministers. Within the Council setup, a Committee was appointed in 2005 to review the work of the Council and its relation to the Associations, and it provided some windows to see new directions. Tanquist, The Gospel Among the Nagas, as reported in 1936). (To-day, hear His voice). Kohima 797001, Nagaland. A book "This is my story," by a Christian ministry, the Sinai Ministry . The NSCN later splintered into two, when Khaplang started another group. The fratricidal confrontations among the various Naga groups and the State authorities led to the loss of lives, disturbed public order and thwarted the economic development of the State. This stance on prohibition was taken in the resolution of the Naga Baptist Church Council meeting at Mokokchung, as far back as 5th February 1962, when they appealed to the Governor to do all in his power to abolish immediately the sale and use of liquor in Nagaland and divert the fund of the political rum to some other welfare project (ANBC-62/78). Bronson arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself. under the vigilant eyes of the warriors. days trip, they slept the first night in the tea garden Manager Col. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. He came with a rich experience of faithful and dedicated Ministry under the CBCNEI, as Teacher at Jorhat and Missionary to the Konyaks. At the 33rd Annual Session at Molvom, from 24th to 26th October 1969, a strong Nagaland Central Committee on Liquor Prohibition was formed to further work on this issue (AEC-69/59). However, for administrative reasons of the Mission, his vision could not be fully realised and the Naga Baptist Churches of Nagaland as well as of Manipur remained an integral part of the Baptist Mission in Assam under the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (now renamed as the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches in U.S.A.), and the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India. W. Pongsing Konyak who had been appointed as.the first Director of the Nagaland Development Outreach, the newly commissioned development wing of the NBCC. excommunication from the Church. Historical Beginnings of the Baptist Church in Nagaland. that God would deliver peace and harmony among the people. By the end of 1988, Rev. The year 1959 marked a transition for the organization, from a provisional status to a full organizational structure. All the talk was official, with the The next day at about mid-day, they set out There were two significant actions taken during the initial term of the Mission Secretary. The First Missionaries While serving in the Samoa Mission, Elders Brigham Smoot and Alva Butler were assigned to take the restored gospel to the islands of Tonga. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Nagaland is a predominantly Christian area and Nagas serving in the armed forces and police are all Christians and their spiritual welfare is the concern of the Church. 30 April 1844 - Addison Pratt becomes the first missionary to preach in a language other than English, on the island of Tubuai in the South Pacific. the new religion will stop head-hunting, sickness and famine in the village and 1 Now there were these prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen (a close friend of Herod the tetrarch from childhood) and Saul. In 1998, the Council commissioned the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), the development wing of the Council. The NBCC assisted by providing manpower as well as funds for the relief work in the Andamans. It led to them dropping many customs and traditions and, along with the spread of British-style educational systems, was part of the arrival of modernity in the Naga hills. However, no positive agreement could be reached as a result of these talks. Yimchunger Baptist Association 14. In the Dimapur meeting of 1961, the post of a Promotional Secretary was also created to share responsibility with the Executive Secretary and more particularly to promote the Churches (ANBC-61/49). accepted with collective responsibility of consequent adversity or fortune and Another song he sang with A working Committee has also been set up to work out a strategy to initiate changes. Before the end of the decade he had taken an extended break and returned as a medical Doctor. Aside from developing contacts with the Ahom kingdom, which was established in 1228 in Assam, the Nagas generally lived an isolated existence from the outside world. Witter and his wife began their promising work among the Lothas. During the late Medieval and early Modern eras, Christian missionaries began traveling the world to spread their experiences, faith, and influence. According to their traditions, each village is an independent republic; initially, they wanted to be free from all outside domination. The cessation of ceasefire ended in 1972. Many of the member Associations began to establish and manage Baptist schools to provide quality education and to lay the foundation of Christian principles. A seminar on Peace Work was also organized on 13th March 1996, at the NBCC office for all its Executive Secretaries. The Ministry sought to not only provide treatment but spiritual rehabilitation as well to these young people. Clark took charge as superintendent of the Mission through Molungkimong and connected Ao villages with Assam). We beg to explain that our action was not taken with any expectation of leaving our brother Clark alone at Molung; but that the sudden development of the situation drove us to the arrangement, adopted in the hope that the immediate appointment of a new helper for Molung obviates the threatened check to the progress of the Mission. The Nagaland Development Outreach which had been set up as the development wing of the Council at Nikhekhu village at Dimapur, began to expand its activities. The Missionaries believed that the Angamis when once genuinely converted would use their influence for good throughout a wide area and they prayed and hoped for a spiritual awakening. As the hearts of the villagers were drawn The story telling sessions included moralizing accounts of Abraham, The Lothas began to take forward strides. in closer to the new religion, the Village Council of Molungkimong resolved to of Christianity unfolded in our land. He brought dynamism and evangelistic fervour to the Council. Linkedin. Supongmeren also met Dr. Clark The idea of a Nagaland Baptist Church Council was sown in the mid-thirties and its origin can be traced back to 1935. This Clarks eyes were set on the Naga hills burdened by the Lords voice to go and Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. King at Kohima on 21 June 1885; but the second convert Lhouselies date of baptism cannot be ascertained and it may be that he was baptized in the 2nd week of July, 1885. The Naga hills have been an area of continued resistance as they had long been isolated from outside cultures. Some of those who appreciate Christianity the most, However, on their arrival at Molungkimong, On 3 August 1968, "Gen" Kaito, a Naga leader, was assassinated in broad daylight in the heart of Kohima town. April 2, 2006 1. teach all nations thinking about the many people who were accessible to the Bronson left the Namsang Mission permanently and joined the Sibsagar Mission. Phizo escaped from the region through East Pakistan and went into exile to London. Supongmeren lived with Godhula and his wife Lucy from In May 1975 the Liaison Committee of the NPC, consisting of Rev. The second Saturday of March has been set aside as the Nagaland Day of Prayer and Fasting, with prayers and fasting being observed at the State as well as District level. He started this massive campaign in the Great Britain stating that African slaves should be freed. peering in at the children who were studying and reciting.(Bowers 1929:197) [4], During World War I, 2,000 Nagas enlisted in the British Indian Army (BIA) and served in the Western Front. The exact name of the Council cannot be ascertained for lack of documentary evidence; however, it was known as the Naga Hills Baptist Church Advisory Council. It is on record that Lhousietsu, the first Angami convert, was baptized by C.D. "We have invoked Rani Ma Guidenlu who was a freedom fighter and a Padma Bhushan winner. At this centre, various programmes and activities including fisheries and plantations are being taken up. chapel was built in the village with the permission of the Kosasanger Village For the first time in Nagaland religion has emerged as major poll plank for the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly elections. true friend and a messenger of the Gospel, and he was bestowed every favor and Each group is distinct in character in terms of customs, language and dress. We see the same event in The Hornbill Festival is also called the 'festival of festivals', because of its . And for effective and proper running of the Council's ministry, this Constitution has been adopted by the NBCC and is operative sinceRead More began to soften their hard hearts and they called this rude hut the sweet He continued to report that there was no visible progress to speak of. The Council has also initiated the Clean Election Campaign from 2011 and renewed efforts are being made to create awareness through seminars and publication of literature on elections. Personally, I take this stance in the sense that Saul (known as Paul) and Barnabas, who were sent off, to Cyprus (Acts 13:1-13). some twenty-three or thirty, Godhula says, have been talking seriously of Then, a evangelism, fifteen more natives were ready to accept the new religion. Elijah, Solomon, Daniel, Noah, Jesus and others to the amazement of the natives. From the Kohima Field, the Missionaries continued to supervise the works in the Chakhesang, Pochury, Kuki, Zeliang, Smi, Mao, Poumai and Rengma areas. In: National Kohima, Oct. 11, 2019: Christ King Higher Secondary School Kohima, the first Catholic missionary school started by the Salesians of Don Bosco in Nagaland in February 1969 celebrated its golden jubilee today with Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along as the special guest. people, till these many hills shall be vocal with Your praise. Entering the Thus the first Church in Naga soil was established. This series which is used in lieu of Moral Science has already been revised. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. The NBCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baptist Union of Denmark and the Church of Christ in Thailand. The NBCCs role in improving education and instilling Christian principles continued. 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