true friend and a messenger of the Gospel, and he was bestowed every favor and Instagram. Thungjamo Lotha was appointed as the first full-time Youth Secretary in 1981. In 2009 Rev. This initiative of the NBCC called the Nagaland Christian Forum was formed with a simple framework of functional guidelines and enabled misunderstandings to be set aside. Amidst criticism and warning from other villages, our great We see the same event in This day 147 years ago in 1872, the first The NBCC accorded recognition to CTC as early as 1974 (ANBC-74/288). Savio Rodrigues December 27, 2021 10:37:29 IST. Nagaland is almost entirely inhabited by the Naga tribes except some Kukis, Kacharis, Garos, Mikris, Benglalees, and Assamese etc. The first was related to a change of nomenclature to reflect the broadened vision of the Mission. Eventually, the level of talks was raised and the venue shifted to New Delhi culminating in six rounds of talks in 1966 to 1967 between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the Naga leaders. 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. 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. This coming [4], During World War I, 2,000 Nagas enlisted in the British Indian Army (BIA) and served in the Western Front. of head-hunting, famine and plague and that they will be alleviated of all Keeping this in mind, a master plan is being prepared with the vision of accomplishing much more in the future. I. Ayutemjen of Ao Mungdang at Impur was appointed as the first Promotional Secretary. The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India. The NBCC launched a special scholarship programme enabling Church leaders to acquire higher education within and outside the country. The Lothas began to take forward strides. reminded of the mighty works of Gods for Nagas, and the Molungkimong Baptist IntroductionWho are the Nagas? excommunication from the Church. With a good majority of Naga youths streaming to other metropolitan cities in search of education and work opportunities, the Council began to encourage the growing units of students fellowships outside the State. Bronson left the Namsang Mission permanently and joined the Sibsagar Mission. In June 1947, a 9-point agreement was signed which promised to bring the Nagas under a single political administrative unit and recognised the Nagas' right to self-determination after 10 years. of Molungkimong had gone down to Sibsagar to search for his son, got acquainted But after years of education, consultation and theological deliberation, some Churches took the initiative to address the issue. The Missionaries, then in Assam, were fully aware that the Nagas presented a most challenging and promising opportunity. under the vigilant eyes of the warriors. strength he can go with them. Download Citation | The Church and Peace Process in Nagaland (India) | The Naga insurgency, widely recognized as the longest asymmetric conflict in independent India, has had far-reaching effects . Some of those who appreciate Christianity the most, Pongsing Konyak, as General Secretary of the NBCC, played a role in restructuring the CBCNEI, particularly in giving autonomy to regional conventions. Press and general mission work of the Assam Mission. Oral sources recounts that Supongmeren also shared with them about his baptism 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. 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. A major role was taken by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). The ENPO is the umbrella body of seven tribes of eastern Nagaland: Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Santam, Tikhir and Yimkhiung. About 95 percent of Nagaland's 1.21 million people are Christian, most of whom are Baptists, thanks to the work of Baptist missionaries that have been in Nagaland since the late 19th century. the constant topics of conversation. (BMM, 1872, Aug. 10). S. W. Rivenburg records, On their return to their mountain home, a small devotional service was conducted at the Chapel hall where Clark delivered the Later on, both the State Government and the Church were to recognize him as a Man of Peace. His time was eventful and it was full of new ventures. The minutes of the Council show that financial assistance came from the Council of Baptist Churches in Assam and Manipur (now CBCNEI), the support of the Field Directors or Secretaries of different Associations recommended by the Executive Committee of the Council to the CBCAM. Sibsagar in March 30, 1869. Meanwhile, a proposal came from Tuisem Shishak for the possibility of establishing a Christian college in this region. Then, the question of a full operation of the Council also came up in the 1958 session. Each group is distinct in character in terms of customs, language and dress. Clarks eyes were set on the Naga hills burdened by the Lords voice to go and [5] After India became independent from British rule in 1947, the Naga became Indian citizens, though an ongoing ethnic conflict exists in the region since 1958. Missionaries, like J .E. Michael Balavoine had worked with Fr. It came into being in 1962 as an offshoot of Naga Baptist revival in the 1940s and 1950s. They were baptized at Sibsagar on 11th November 1872. uphill journey, they reached Angotzkong hillock from where, as part of their 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. On the positive side, the missionaries brought education, introduced the Roman script, and to some extent, helped in the integration of different Naga tribes through . In the last days of the British Raj, he held talks trying to achieve a sovereign Naga nation. Khala's father helped to plant 200 churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state north of Nagaland. Culture change among the Angami Naga (Thakro, Zhanuo), Nagaland Current Affairs Digest May 2019, Nagaland Current Affairs Digest February 2023, Nagaland Assembly Election 2023 Updates- Dates, Candidates, Parties, Nagaland Current Affairs Digest January 2023, Nagaland Current Affairs Digest December 2022. Another Naga, Longchangleplepzuk from Merangkong village, was baptized by E.W. Get The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Northeast India Nagas. Clark recounts the event in the following words Becoming no security there. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. into the realm of wild animals and head hunters and after the exhausting days 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. India is my motherland. King, his family and their helpers had set up the Angami Mission in 1881, though without a single Angami as a local member. Later S. W. Rivenburg and his wife took charge of the Angami work from the Kings, and slowly won more souls to Christ. JALANDHAR: It wasn't the first time a police station in India was attacked by a mob, but what happened on Thursday at Ajnala near Amritsar has attracted much more attention as the 'action' was led by Amritpal Singh, who openly espouses the cause of Khalistan. As the number of Associations and network of the NBCC grew, the Nagaland Police Baptist Association also became a constituent member of the Council. 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). 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. Dr. E. W. Clark and his wife Mary Mead Early Missionaries THE KONGO In 1490 the first missionaries came to Sub-Saharan Africa at the request of King Nzinga of Kongo (also known as the Manikongo). following words These men were down from the hills to trade they stood There were charges and counter-charges between the Security forces and the Nagas for breach of the terms of the agreement. All Associations, women and youth organizations, including local Churches, were requested to contribute as much as they could towards the establishment of this centre. It was during this time that Supongmeren Chaliha, the List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam. 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. Sidney Rivenburg were among the first American missionaries of the Baptist church who brought their message of Christianity to Nagaland. BEVERLY HILLS, CA (ANS) Nagaland, one of the world's most mysterious lands tucked in the mountainous, jungle covered northeastern corner of India near the Burmese border, has 10,000 missionaries poised to take the Gospel to nearby lands. Later, talk began for the baptism, and the Village Council Dr. E. W. Clark and his wife Mary Mead following his appointment as missionary to India, left Boston in October 20, 1868 and sailed for one hundred and sixty days in the bark "Pearl" bound for Calcutta, and after travelling by trains, steamer and elephant, arrived at Sibsagar in The Peace Mission, supported by church leaders, headed by Rev. A book "This is my story," by a Christian ministry, the Sinai Ministry . Following Sabbath, on November 10, 1872, they were baptized by Clark. In 1897 the first Churches conference was held at Molungyimsen. to baptise. 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. Under Wic-Wic, people were called to wipe their life slate clean with Christ before entering the new millennium. The club wrote to the Simon Commission in 1929 demanding that "Nagas should not be included within the Reformed Scheme of India". This revival came in two phases. At the Dimapur Annual Session of 1967, the Nagaland Baptist Womens Union was also officially represented for the first time by its officers J. Savino (President) and L. Noksangchila Ao (Secretary). In the following year, he was joined by his wife and his sister, Rhoda Bronson. On Clark, safe yet exhausted, arrived at the Molungkimong village gate escorted by 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. Executive Secretary: Rev. 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. Discussion for peace continued. Konyak Baptist Association 7. suffering if they accept the new religion. Mr. E. W. Clark visited Molungyimchen village for the first time in December 1872. Representational Image. 9 and 10). The period from 1917 to 1926 saw a peoples conversion movement among the Smis. 1868 and sailed for one hundred and sixty days in the bark Pearl bound for accept the new religion. At the Jubilee conference in 1886, E.G. Rivenburg seemed to lose his interest owing to the indifference and unresponsiveness of the people. The decade 1887 to 1896 saw the humble & of Church memberships in Nagaland. On 5 th January, 1970, Ellis Murry was appointed as the first full-time Mission Secretary of the NBCC Home Mission. present to me or to the mission. gathering up, at harvest time, their crops and all, bringing all down as a The NBCC also impressed upon the Government of Nagaland to introduce the Scripture and related Christian literature into the school curriculum to integrate religious instruction and moral teaching in education. This was a turbulent period in the history of the Nagas and NBCC invested time and effort at restoring peace among the Nagas. The Nagaland languages accord with the Tibetan -Burmese group of languages. Baptism is the predominant denomination, and the state is known as the only predominantly Baptist state in the world. In Kohima, C.D. the gospel and also teach the ways of knowledge to their children especially The history of the Nagas dates back centuries, but first appear in written records of Ahom kingdom during the medieval period of Indian history. Youtube. To address the changes within and out, the Council is also carrying out a revision of its Constitution. The third day after the fatiguing Moaliba Tzudir and village council chairman Imsutemjen Tzudir holding the Dr. EW Clark gospel torch at Molungkimong. Village Council sent sixty warriors to escort Clark. problem and fear. The accord was condemned by many Nagas and marked the beginning of factionalism among the revolutionaries. The NBCC continued to expand its wings and network with other organizations such as the International Ministries, USA. The NDO has also initiated seminars and workshops on youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic development trainings. Thus on 9th March, 1956, the two missionaries inaugurated the new mission in the presence of about 300 Catholics. some twenty-three or thirty, Godhula says, have been talking seriously of Next, the Naga leaders selected six of their representatives to hold discussions with the Government. 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. Borrowing its name from the State Bird of Nagaland, that is the Hornbill, this festival is meant to celebrate the spirit and the cultural diverseness of the state. Chang Baptist Association 4. The Chief Minister escaped without any bodily harm but his daughter was seriously injured. The Namsang Naga Mission was abandoned for about thirty years, from 1840 to 1870, until Rev. "There was a burden and constant intercession for the Nagas. The BWA verbally expressed its hope on the leadership of the NBCC and desired the active participation of the Council in its activities. Rajesh Singh The name Naga is generic term that refers to a group of over thirty tribes inhabiting not only in Nagaland but also some hilly region of the states of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Constitution Preamble For unity of the Baptist Churches and united ministry of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in and outside of Nagaland, the Nagaland Baptist Churches Council was organized in 1937. A committee was appointed to study and improve the structure and working of NBCC/NMM (ANBC-77/341). The Naga hills have been an area of continued resistance as they had long been isolated from outside cultures. In the Ao Field, F .P. Ao Baptist Association 3. Mary Mead narrates the touching, solemn scene Since it was a dangerous On 31 August 1972, the Government banned the three Naga bodies, 1) The Naga National Council, 2) the Naga Federal Government, and 3) the Federal Army. listened. authorised the village pond (ChungliTzbo) for baptism. Lack of infrastructure and resources has made it difficult to make sporting events professional but the programme is yielding result. 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). Christianity first came to Nagaland in 1872 and the missionaries were successful in converting 95% of the Nagas to Christianity. The State of Nagaland was formally recognised 1 December 1963, as the 16th State of the Indian Union. Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, Here Are Some of the Most Alluring Festivals Celebrated in Nagaland -. Resolutions and Pledges were passed from one District to another as the public responded to the call for peace. 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). P. Dozo was released from his post as General Secretary and Rev. On 22 November, 2013, a statue of Rev. began to soften their hard hearts and they called this rude hut the sweet During this period, the work among the Lothas faced a setback owing to the absence of the Witters. He came with a rich experience of faithful and dedicated Ministry under the CBCNEI, as Teacher at Jorhat and Missionary to the Konyaks. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. 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). 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. For some time there was little insurgency inside Nagaland. sermon and also administered the first Lords Supper which marking the His evangelistic work came under the purview of the Nagaland Missionary Movement as this was part of Mission and Evangelism programme of the Ao Mungdang. In 1911, 81-year-old Edwin Clark's health began to fail, forcing him to return to America. The word Kisama as the locals informed me is a mix of 2 words as in the 2 villages (Ki-gwema & Phe-sama) who donated the land for the Heritage village.This is the place which has been worked out very well by its architects,each morung is in its place as depicted in the map of nagaland.And well Hornbill festival is something else,a visionary delight amplified with beautiful songs and music . The fierce Konyak Naga tribes are the largest of 16 tribes thriving in the Indian state of Nagaland. interested in these simple people, I learnt a little of their language, and as strong friendship with reciprocal interests. Villages containing NNC members, persuaded them to cease their clandestine activities. Bayav Hill, Po Box. I refused every invitation for I knew that there was Tanquist, The Gospel Among the Nagas, as reported in 1936). Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. A list of the firsts of/in Nagaland in various fields and trades. 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. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), first Naga Dental Surgeon / Dentist from Nagaland, Neichiilieii Nikki Haralu A life of Testimony (MorungExpress), Trans Model from Nagaland breaking barriers (EasternMirror), UNDP : Human Development Report 2009 Kohima. This marked a turning point for the Council as its scope began to increase. In the 1870s, Dr. & Mrs. E. W. Clark worked among the Ao people. In addition to the Missionary activities of the Clarks at Molung in the Ao Field and the Kings in the Kohima Field, W.E. Here, the history of Christianity turns its new page in the 1840s. Sema Baptist Association 12. journey, took rest by the bank of Tzrang (Tero) river in the perilous jungle The third convert was Sieliezhu who was baptized by C.D. Fratricidal violence among revolutionary groups continued into the 1990s. They are made up of 13 tribes (some say 20-40 ethnic groups), all having a different language and customs. of representatives were given out, some other zealous natives also volunteered 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set . Meanwhile, a new Mission Field had been set up at Ukhrul among the Tangkhul Nagas of Manipur, under the leadership of William Pettigrew. Some also believe that Paul was the first missionary. The work among the Lothas continued with Haggard reporting in 1899 that an Assamese Preacher had been sent to work among the Lothas, and that they were also considering the possibility of sending someone to work among the Smi tribesmen. reached Sibsagar on November 8. first to carry the Gospel to the Naga hills. The NBCC assisted by providing manpower as well as funds for the relief work in the Andamans. From the Kohima Field, the Missionaries continued to supervise the works in the Chakhesang, Pochury, Kuki, Zeliang, Smi, Mao, Poumai and Rengma areas. 2 See answers Advertisement . On 8 August 1972, the Chief Minister Hokishe Sema was ambushed by suspected Naga members near Kohima. Nagaland is governed by a Council of Ministers, headed by a chief minister, which is responsible to the 60-member Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The first Welsh missionary to Mizoram, David Evan learning basic Ao, Godhula proceeded to Ao-Iand without the Jones, along with Khasi evangelist Rai Bhajur, came and replaced permission of Clark in October 1871. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed an election rally in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on February 22. Sangtam Baptist Association 13. uncivilized Nagas from the hills, dubbed by the Assamese as head-cutters, the Natives of Molungkimong assured to protect him and as such Dr. Clark continues highly favorable. promised to visit Molungkimong. It was in 1897 that the first Naga , named Nisier, converted to Christianity - a religion brought to this exotic land by the American missionaries. The idea was to expand this network to the global prayer bodies. (1876), and on to Impur (1894), and beyond, is indeed a spiritual fruition of The American missionary by a name Rev. peering in at the children who were studying and reciting.(Bowers 1929:197) The Angami, Neisier by name told the audience that Nagas would not join the proposed Council of Churches (perhaps in North East India?). necessary$selfBdefiner$for$most$Nagas$andcannot$be$questioned!$This$is$why$ even$ in$ Naga politics,$ both$ "Overground"$ and$ "Underground",$ the Church$ fascinated to hear the good news since the natives lived with threat of Longri Ao and the sponsorship of the State Government, resulted in an agreement for Cessation of Fire signed by the Governor Vishnu Sahay, on behalf of the Government of India and the Peace Mission, and Zashei Huire, Biseto Medom and L. Zhenito signed on behalf of the NNC underground government. At first, the name Naga Baptist Church Council was used but after the inauguration of Nagaland as a separate State, a consequential amendment was made and it was then regularized as Nagaland Baptist Church Council as it is used today. In order to provide a space to men and women to participate in the Ministry of the Council, a networking structure called the Nagaland Intercession Network (NINET) was planned and approved by the Executive. Dickson and his wife looked after the work at Kohima. Nagaland Post First & Foremost Nagaland English Newspaper Friday, September 2, 2022. Under the leadership of Rev. following his appointment as missionary to India, left Boston in October 20, I read with intrigue the recent New York Times article, 'Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers . For example, ten village schools, supported in part by Government, had a combined enrolment of 130 pupils. . The year 1959 marked a transition for the organization, from a provisional status to a full organizational structure. 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. During the time when the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907, H.B. The gospels reported that Jesus called his disciples in the manner of God calling the traditional prophets of Israel for their missions. The NBCC continued to develop a strong relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Therefore, the Council began a Guest House project in 2002 and was completed in 2011, and named it the Kenneth Complex. I saw that they were anxious for something better for their The first of such Naga Christian fellowships (NCF) was set up at Shillong. 18. hall for prayer. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. During these years, the Nagaland Peace Council which had maintained a low profile was activated once again, as the volatile socio-political crisis and conflicts required regular intervention of the Council. To Clarks surprise, Godhula, volunteered to go During the late Medieval and early Modern eras, Christian missionaries began traveling the world to spread their experiences, faith, and influence. Meanwhile, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) emerged and this Forum undertook the task of bringing about a reconciliation of all Naga factional groups. by Clark at the same Dikhuriver in the same way while they received baptism. Clark and his wife continued their work from Molung for the Aos. Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. The minutes of the 40th Annual Session of Ao Naga Baptist Association (generally known as Ao Mungdang) at Merangkong, from 19th to 22nd November 1936, mentioned the presence of a delegation of five Angami Church leaders who exhorted the gathering saying that Nagas would not join a Council with the plains people but would rather come together as one Naga group. Clark recounts the event in the The Nagas live primarily in Nagaland, a northeastern state of the nation of India. 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