with them saying that he is a servant of the Master and in His name and The resolution of the Findings Committee was that all Nagas should come together for establishing a closer Church Ministry with a united effort. The other members were Imkongmeren, Vice President, Issac Swu, Foreign Secretary, S. Angam, and Dallinamo. they knew some Assamese I was able to talk to them.(Bowers 1929:198)Godhula In Manipur particularly, ethnic violence erupted between the Nagas and Kukis, with both sides suffering hundreds of casualties. We see the same event in For this, different programmes are being initiated for its Associations and Churches. In 1911, 81-year-old Edwin Clark's health began to fail, forcing him to return to America. Those pupils for the most part attended Sunday schools. 1. Under Wic-Wic, people were called to wipe their life slate clean with Christ before entering the new millennium. excommunication from the Church. To commemorate the celebration of 150 years of Christianity in Nagaland, a "Gospel torch" in memory of Dr. Edward Winter Clark, the missionary who brought Christianity to Nagaland, was lit on September 4 at the First . Tohoshe Sema was appointed as the first full-time Education Secretary through an arrangement with the Department of Education, Nagaland, with effect from April 1982. Baptism is the predominant denomination, and the state is known as the only predominantly Baptist state in the world. 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 . elders suspected Godhula as a spy of the British and kept Godhula in a small Thus Godhula, the young Assamese, became the Buckinghams Bungalow at Amguri. Another song he sang with Sidney Rivenburg were among the first American missionaries of the Baptist church who brought their message of Christianity to Nagaland. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. 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). 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. In 1878, a school was set up in Molungyimsen by Mary Mead Clark. The organisation seeing the need and importance of education, set up a Board of Christian Education to supervise the Baptist English schools in Nagaland. In its third Convention held at Wokha from 31 January 2 February 1964 which was said to have been attended by 5,000 representatives from all ethnic groups of Nagaland, the NBCC made a historic resolution welcoming the proposed "Peace-Talk" and to request the Government to make available the services of Jayaprakash Narayan, Bimala Prasad Chaliha and Rev. Likewise on a smaller scale the Rengmas also began to yield to Christ. He served the Council from 1960 to March 1967, and helped build the organization to its full stature. W. Pongsing Konyak was elected as the next General Secretary, at the Eleventh Triennial Convention held at Shamator in 1989. though Godhula proclaimed himself as teacher of a new religion, some village This was followed by peace overtures. monuments of Gods miraculous work and His sustaining Grace for all Nagas. The new religion and the Padre Sahib were 17K. As the number of Associations and network of the NBCC grew, the Nagaland Police Baptist Association also became a constituent member of the Council. 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. In the The inhabitants, belonging to the 16 major tribes and other sub tribes of Mongoloid race and are collectively called the Nagas. Godhula also professed that God would free and save them from the adversaries In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. As the names the Natives of Molungkimong assured to protect him and as such Dr. Clark Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. Twitter. In pursuance of this stance, the Naga Baptist women conducted demonstrations and protests in many towns in Nagaland and the Baptist Associations across the State zealously supported the liquor prohibition movement. 4th Step: Candidates must fill out the application form correctly with the assistance of school officials. authorised the village pond (ChungliTzbo) for baptism. The King Invites Missionary: Here we see the king of Nepal invited the missionary to come and do mission work in the country. Here's a look at how history of Christianity unfolded in our land. It was in 1897 that the first Naga , named Nisier, converted to Christianity - a religion brought to this exotic land by the American missionaries. A hall with 5000 sitting capacity will be a special feature of the Centre. E. W. Clark came to Sibsagar in 1869, and restarted the Naga Mission from another Naga region called Dekha Haimong or Molungkimong. Zhabu Terhuja taking over as General Secretary from Rev. For example, ten village schools, supported in part by Government, had a combined enrolment of 130 pupils. There were two significant actions taken during the initial term of the Mission Secretary. Some of those who appreciate Christianity the most, Representational Image. Phizo escaped from the region through East Pakistan and went into exile to London. The traditional list of Jesus' 12 disciples includes: Peter. Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, Phom Baptist Association 11. 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. Youtube. Nearer, still nearer in Assamese, as the villagers flocked around him and Zeliang Baptist Association. Carey, the first Baptist missionary of the modern era, arrived in colonial Calcutta in November 1793 without any travel permits. During the time when the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907, H.B. J.E. During this time Rev. Tezenlo Thong, "A Clash of Worldviews: The Impact of Modern Western Notion of Progress on Naga Culture, 1832-1947,", Drouyer, Isabel, Drouyer Ren, THE NAGAS: MEMORIES OF HEADHUNTERS, White Lotus, 2016, p.1, Prongo, K. "Dawning Of Truth To Crown Indo-Naga Talks", ManipurOnline, 22 September 2002. The effort was stepped up with renewed vigour after President's Rule was promulgated in March 1975. 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. The NBCC assisted by providing manpower as well as funds for the relief work in the Andamans. First Deputy Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly: First Secretary of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly: First woman Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland: First Naga Woman President of the United Democratic Party, Nagaland: First Naga to be appointed as Governor of an Indian State: First Naga Woman to be Chairman of a Village Council (2005): First General State Election conducted (46 seats): 10th-16th Jan. First Nagaland Legislative Council constituted: Feb. First Naga to be a magistrate of British India: First Naga Woman IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer: First Naga to serve as an Indian ambassador: First Nagaland Armed Police battalion established: First Director of Health Services in Nagaland (1963): First Chairman of Nagaland Public Service Commission: First Naga woman member of Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC): First Naga or the first Naga Woman Member of the UPSC: First Transport service inaugurated in Nagaland: The first Police Commissionerate in Nagaland: First Naga matriculate (passed class 10): First Naga graduate in science stream (PCM): Graduated from Madras Dental College in the year 1973, joined Nagaland state service in the year 1974. 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. Naga forefathers accepted the Gospel with courage, transparency and simplicity Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. The Ministry sought to not only provide treatment but spiritual rehabilitation as well to these young people. First American Baptist Mission in Naga Hills: First Naga tribe to embrace Christianity: First daily Engligh Newspaper of Nagaland: First Newspaper in Nagaland to be published in multi-colour: First Mobile Service launched in Nagaland: Nagalands first satellite television network: First girl of NCC Nagaland to fly a sortie: The First Transgender Model from Nagaland : The First Naga (Woman) Bollywood Film Producer: Rebecca Changkija. 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. During the mission work of The 37th Annual Session at Ngawlwa, from 1st to 3rd March 1974, gave a mandate to constitute a Nagaland Theological Conference for Fellowship and promotion of theological. S. W. Rivenburg records, On their return to their mountain home, a small The influence of peace and love 9 and 10). 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. The Nagaland Christian Youth Movement was organized in 1971 by bringing together the different youth societies such as Christian Endeavour, the Baptist Youth Fellowship. 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. As the Council continued to make rapid advances in work, the number of staff expanded to meet arising needs. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. [1] It is the mission department of the Baptist Churches in Nagaland yet is autonomous in its functions. The first was related to a change of nomenclature to reflect the broadened vision of the Mission. Five districts of the State were almost cleared of the underground elements. On 3 August 1968, "Gen" Kaito, a Naga leader, was assassinated in broad daylight in the heart of Kohima town. Then a new day of Christian Mission dawned among the Nagas. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Gospel, he was convinced that this God would liberate them from every possible First Superintendent of Police of Shamator district: Amit Kumar, IPS (2022) EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION First Naga matriculate (passed class 10): Neilhouzhu Kire (1 918, Shillong GHS) First Naga Graduate (BA): A. Kevichusa (1924) Also the Second Naga matriculate: A. Kevichusa Second Naga graduate (BA): Lt. Lhoulienyu. They were baptized at Sibsagar on 11th November 1872. Some also believe that Paul was the first missionary. Towards the close of this decade they could sense some improvement in the Ao villages year by year and by 1891 the total membership in the three Ao Churches so far was 71. first to carry the Gospel to the Naga hills. Press and general mission work of the Assam Mission. 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