A seminar on Peace Work was also organized on 13th March 1996, at the NBCC office for all its Executive Secretaries. and to all labourers in Gods vineyard. The Chief Minister escaped without any bodily harm but his daughter was seriously injured. Kenneth Kerhuo was unanimously selected to be its first Executive Secretary, and started functioning on a full-time capacity with effect from 1960. Sangtam Baptist Association 13. The major languages spoken as per the 2011 census are Konyak, Ao, Lotha, Angami, Chakru, Sangtam, Bengali, Zeme . Next, the Naga leaders selected six of their representatives to hold discussions with the Government. Khala was born into the devout Christian family of a Naga missionary pastor. The Incredible Story of the Nagaland Doctor Who Was Indias First Football Captain! 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). after what they saw in the classroom at Sibsagar. 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. came down for trade. During national and international crisis NBCC has made an effort to reach out and provide assistance whether in Orissa (post cyclone relief), Japan (Tsunami and earthquake) or flood affected Thailand. 9 and 10). To Clarks surprise, Godhula, volunteered to go village, persistently invited Godhula and Clark to their village to teach them village, followed by the curious villagers, Clark first went to see the Chapel The first followers were fishermen from the region of the Sea of Galilee and were usually called in pairs. Even though the agreement was officially declared on 6 September 1964 by organising public meetings and special prayer meetings all over Nagaland, the actual agreement was signed on 23 May 1964 at Sakraba Village in Phek district. Amidst criticism and warning from other villages, our great Churches in Nagaland which started at Molungkimong (1872), then at Molungyimsen In 1998, the Council commissioned the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), the development wing of the Council. Fratricidal violence among revolutionary groups continued into the 1990s. Suffering threats on his life the Arthington missionaries in 1897. in the Associations were changed to a uniform nomenclature as Executive Secretary, and also that of the existing name of NBCC Executive Secretary to General Secretary. King, his family and their helpers had set up the Angami Mission in 1881, though without a single Angami as a local member. The Women Department organized Statewide peace processions on the 29th of February 1996, which received a massive response. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Introduction - NAGALAND. During the late Medieval and early Modern eras, Christian missionaries began traveling the world to spread their experiences, faith, and influence. through Godhula and within a short time of acquaintance; the three developed a This was seen as a means to gain international attention to the Naga cause. Instagram. Its first session in the form of a Youth Convention was held at Kohima from 31st March to 2nd April, 1972. to Godhula and Clark and the formers acquisition of basic English and There are several views expressed by scholars regarding the origin of the word Naga. Rev. First YouTube Channel from Nagaland to cross 100,000 subscribers: First from Nagaland to get YouTubes Silver Creator Award: First Virtual Reality (VR) Lounge launched in Nagaland at: First census covering the entire area of Naga Hills district: First in North East to get level 2 food laboratory: First COVID-19 / bio-safety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory in Nagaland. hall for prayer. "The 'ceasefire with the Nagas'". Nagaland Baptist Church Council Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam, Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nagaland/Government-and-society#ref46186, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=History_of_the_Nagas&oldid=1134271923, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 21:13. The Missionaries, then in Assam, were fully aware that the Nagas presented a most challenging and promising opportunity. The mission was led by Rev. Dr. E. W. Clark and his wife Mary Mead Even within the Naga leadership, there was a difference in ideology among Angami . Michael Scott, an Anglican Churchman; Jayaprakash Narayan, a Gandhian and Sarvodaya leader; and B.P. Kohima, Oct. 22 (EMN): It was on October 15 1977 at Pfutsero in Phek district when churches affiliated with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) made a covenant with God to send 10,000 missionaries into the world to spread the Gospel, the message of Christ Jesus. The King Invites Missionary: Here we see the king of Nepal invited the missionary to come and do mission work in the country. 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. Though they were seasoned Missionaries working in the Ao area, their interest was not confined down to the work in that one region. Chakhesang Baptist Associatian 5. The Niger areas were first touched by the Christian missionaries thanks to the effort of Sir William Wilberforce who fought for the freedom of the slaves. The NBCC also contributed to the efforts at restoration of peace and normalcy in the State and in paving the way for a prospective political settlement (see Part III of this book, The NBCCs Work on Peace). The ceasefire declaration was followed by setting up of a Cease-fire Monitoring Cell to enforce the Ground Rules as laid down by Government of India. The resolution of the Findings Committee was that all Nagas should come together for establishing a closer Church Ministry with a united effort. The next day at about mid-day, they set out The seventies and eighties saw a great spiritual awakening in the Nagaland Baptist Churches, and the Churches grew numerically and spiritually. The NBCC also secured land near the Secretariat Complex at Kohima for establishing a Convention Center. Some Naga tribes are also found in the north western part of Myanmar bordering India as well. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed in the late 1970s by Thuingaleng Muivah, Isak Chishi Swu and S. S. Khaplang. Ravalico, the pioneer of Catholic faith in Manipur. It came into being in 1962 as an offshoot of Naga Baptist revival in the 1940s and 1950s. authorised the village pond (ChungliTzbo) for baptism. Then, a In 1918, a group of educated Nagas formed Naga Club in 1918. Phom Baptist Association 11. The Nagas live primarily in Nagaland, a northeastern state of the nation of India. This Ministry was a response to the crisis being faced by Naga youth, many of whom had been led astray by drugs and alcohol. In 1911, when Clark departed for America, there were 1,128 baptized Naga believers. Clark, Godhula and Supongmeren set out for Molungkimong from Sibsagar on Bronson left the Namsang Mission permanently and joined the Sibsagar Mission. J.E. the new religion will stop head-hunting, sickness and famine in the village and 17K. It was voted that three Secretaries be appointed for the three Districts of the time, Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang with an Executive Committee comprising of seven elected members (Action Nos. 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. This In the following year, he was joined by his wife and his sister, Rhoda Bronson. they knew some Assamese I was able to talk to them.(Bowers 1929:198)Godhula Click 'Start Quiz' to . The NBCCs role in improving education and instilling Christian principles continued. journey, took rest by the bank of Tzrang (Tero) river in the perilous jungle Missionaries and ministers came to India in the 19th century, found their way into Nagaland, and converted almost all Nagas to Christianity. [1] It is the mission department of the Baptist Churches in Nagaland yet is autonomous in its functions. On The Naga hills have been an area of continued resistance as they had long been isolated from outside cultures. The Dicksons were young, enthusiastic, musical and evangelistic. [11] Clashes continued between the Indian army and the NSCN cadre. The First Missionaries (Acts 13:1-13) Related Media. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. Three leaders from the Mao Naga Baptist Church Association also participated in the fellowship as Observers. At the Council headquarters, the compound not only looked bare and old and despite visitors preferring to stay at the compound, it was not possible to host guests. He took up office at a time when the political situation in Nagaland was passing through a decisive period and he played a prophetic and mediating role as an ideal Minister of God seeking to bring peace. 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. The Council also constructed a new commercial building behind its old Building on Nyamo Road, Dimapur. W. Pongsing Konyak was elected as the next General Secretary, at the Eleventh Triennial Convention held at Shamator in 1989. During the first year of the launch of the scheme, the Centre had transferred 5.55 crore, while 91.82 crore and 122.19 crore was transferred during 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years . passionate zeal that touched the natives was Temolung Meyipang, Temolung Assamese Evangelist, Godhula, and also came in contact with the Ao Nagas who The Nagaland Christian Youth Movement was organized in 1971 by bringing together the different youth societies such as Christian Endeavour, the Baptist Youth Fellowship. Zeliang Baptist Association. end of three days they were convinced that he was not a government spy but a part of history was carved out in an uncertain pretext of better or worse, blessing 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. They came with craftsmen who rebuilt . Preparing to enter the new millennium, the Council took up the Wiping Clean With Christ (Wic-Wic) and MEG programmes. I saw that they were anxious for something better for their Historically speaking, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council was organised in 1935 at Kohima as the Naga Hills Baptist Church Advisory Board and it was renamed as the Naga Hills Baptist Church Council in 1937. Kohima 797001, Nagaland. Some of those who appreciate Christianity the most, The story telling sessions included moralizing accounts of Abraham, October 1871. December 16 through the RongsensLenmang (Ao-Ahom Trade Route that ran Before the end of the decade he had taken an extended break and returned as a medical Doctor. into the realm of wild animals and head hunters and after the exhausting days of representatives were given out, some other zealous natives also volunteered An Army soldier stands guard on a highway on the outskirts of Kohima, capital of Nagaland, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. MEG was a programme to enthuse Church members to reach out to as many people as they could for Christ before the end of the millennium. 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 number of Associations and network of the NBCC grew, the Nagaland Police Baptist Association also became a constituent member of the Council. The Council began to strengthen its network outside by becoming a constituent member of the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI) as well as a member of the Asian Baptist Federation (ABF) and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). India is my motherland. We believe that the present indications lead us to maintain constant readiness to occupy new stations in these hills, extending the work on the Assam side to meet the progress of the Missions in Upper Burma. (Cited by J.E. Rikum was commissioned by the Ao Mungdang as a MIssionary Evangelist for Nagaland, and this designation and his ministry were welcomed and approved by the Council. However, plagued with illness, the family shifted to Assam and Rhoda Bronson died there on 7th December 1840, thus becoming the first Missionary to sacrifice her life for the Nagas. He served the Council from 1962 to December 1966. There were two significant actions taken during the initial term of the Mission Secretary. And the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day. [4], During World War I, 2,000 Nagas enlisted in the British Indian Army (BIA) and served in the Western Front. Nagaland is almost entirely inhabited by the Naga tribes except some Kukis, Kacharis, Garos, Mikris, Benglalees, and Assamese etc. Twitter. Get the answers you need, now! This changed in the 19th century, when the Burmese Empire launched several invasions of Assam between 1817 and 1826, which led the Nagas to briefly fall under Burmese rule. The Geographically, it covers the entire state of Nagaland and is named after its capital. 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