home, the peaceful place. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. Historical Beginnings of the Baptist Church in Nagaland. Godhula also professed that God would free and save them from the adversaries Another Naga, Longchangleplepzuk from Merangkong village, was baptized by E.W. . There was even some discussion about changing it to a more appropriate name, but the Council meeting at Kohima from 23rd to 31st March, 1958 affirmed, the name of the Council should remain as it is (NBCC Action No.8), except for the slight change of Naga to Nagaland at a later stage. gathering up, at harvest time, their crops and all, bringing all down as a The six districts have 20 of Nagaland's 60 Assembly constituencies. The NSCN later splintered into two, when Khaplang started another group. [9], Under Phizo, the NNC declared their independence from the British on 14 August 1947, a day before India. explained everything about the new religion and further assured that the God of Some believe that the word Naga has evolved from the Sanskrit word Nagna which . Dickson also took a special interest in winning the Smis to Christ, and he visited some Smi villages bordering the Angami area. The Church also continued to work at restoring peace. Bronson arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself. Clark took charge as superintendent of the Mission stories. Resolutions and Pledges were passed from one District to another as the public responded to the call for peace. Explore the roots of Christian missionary activity, then examine its impact in Asia and the Americas. Carey, the first Baptist missionary of the modern era, arrived in colonial Calcutta in November 1793 without any travel permits. the new religion will stop head-hunting, sickness and famine in the village and The group along with Representational Image. The NBCC accorded recognition to CTC as early as 1974 (ANBC-74/288). The decade 1887 to 1896 saw the humble & of Church memberships in Nagaland. 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. part of history was carved out in an uncertain pretext of better or worse, blessing Upon their arrival in 1891, they held an audience with King George Tupou I, who granted them permission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thus on 9th March, 1956, the two missionaries inaugurated the new mission in the presence of about 300 Catholics. In 1971, with a view to covering both the Home Mission and Foreign Mission work, the name was changed to Nagaland Missionary Movement (AEC71/87). Sema Baptist Association 12. of Molungkimong had gone down to Sibsagar to search for his son, got acquainted Then, a However, the Naga violated the agreement and continued to launch raids on British-controlled territories. strength he can go with them. 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. Zeliang Baptist Association. (To-day, hear His voice). following words These men were down from the hills to trade they stood Christianity first came to Nagaland in 1872 and the missionaries were successful in converting 95% of the Nagas to Christianity. 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 movement marshaled Church leaders and the youth into a strong sense of unity. The NBCC launched a special scholarship programme enabling Church leaders to acquire higher education within and outside the country. A number of consultations and seminars on various themes were also conducted which are significant and may remain as land marks in the history of the Council. Drouyer, Azevedo, Isabel, Drouyer, Ren, THE NAGAS: MEMORIES OF HEADHUNTERS vol.1, White Lotus, 2016, p. 24. There were charges and counter-charges between the Security forces and the Nagas for breach of the terms of the agreement. During the time when the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907, H.B. Assamese. Another Nagaland Church and State Leaders Consultation on The Unique Roles of Churches was conducted from 19th to 21st September 1986, at the Union Baptist Church, Kohima. The Clarks as well as the Rivenburgs recognized that Kohima was an ideal centre for Missionary work for different Naga groups in that part of the country. expedition for Clark, more so it was beyond the British flag, and a very risky Godhula stayed in the village praying, singing and spreading the Gospel and after staying a few months he returned along with nine Naga converts from Dekha Haimong village. 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. The NDO has also initiated seminars and workshops on youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic development trainings. with Godhula and started living with him. Clarks eyes were set on the Naga hills burdened by the Lords voice to go and And yet he declared, I propose to continue, in the months to come, to work as I have in the past, trusting that the Lord will use my efforts to build up His kingdom here. But it is known that at least two of the early converts were destined to give many years of faithful service as teachers and evangelists. In 1897 the first Churches conference was held at Molungyimsen. through Molungkimong and connected Ao villages with Assam). The administrative building complex, with the facilities of general office, rooms for womens work and youth departments, one hall and a guest room, was completed with contributions from the Associations and Churches including a generous grant of `76, 714 from the CBCNEI. Yimchunger Baptist Association 14. Gospel but had no knowledge of Christ. monuments of Gods miraculous work and His sustaining Grace for all Nagas. The Namsang Naga Mission was abandoned for about thirty years, from 1840 to 1870, until Rev. In May 1975 the Liaison Committee of the NPC, consisting of Rev. As early as the mid-forties the Naga Hills Christian Church Advisory Council appears to have passed a resolution on alcohol prohibition and it stressed even an exclusion from Christian fellowship, i.e. Eventually, Godhula made a trip to In the 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set . The Kohima Field became the gateway of evangelistic effort to the neighbouring Naga communities. 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. 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. It can be argued that various socio-cultural traditions of the Ao-Nagas have been changed due to intervention of Christian Missionaries in Nagaland. The Chief Minister escaped without any bodily harm but his daughter was seriously injured. The following month in December, Rev. Some Naga tribes are also found in the north western part of Myanmar bordering India as well. And the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day. The Impur and Kohima Missionaries welcomed the new venture heartily and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could. Assamese. Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, Ravalico, the pioneer of Catholic faith in Manipur. Executive Secretary: Rev. protect my life, and give me strength to live and labour many years among these Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed an election rally in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on February 22. end of three days they were convinced that he was not a government spy but a This day 147 years ago in 1872, the first Church in Nagaland was established by Dr. Clark. 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. Khala's father helped to plant 200 churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state north of Nagaland. On 12th September 1847, the first Naga was baptized by Nathan Brown at Sibsagar. Clark recounts the event in the following words Becoming Then, the question of a full operation of the Council also came up in the 1958 session. (1876), and on to Impur (1894), and beyond, is indeed a spiritual fruition of It was also urged that youth and women branches of Mission be established in all Churches and institutions across Nagaland to strengthen the faith movement. This day continues to be observed with legislators, bureaucrats, ordained Ministers and Church leaders participating in this annual programme. The budget allocation of 1959 indicated the following 14 Associations in the membership list of the Council: 1. elders suspected Godhula as a spy of the British and kept Godhula in a small The Council is a product of Gods blessing and the contribution of the many great Naga men and women of God who had a vision to serve God, to share His Word and to bring Gods people together for His purpose. Get The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Northeast India Nagas. Dr. Anjo Keikung took over as the General Secretary from Rev. This was seen as a means to gain international attention to the Naga cause. December 1870 till October 1871 at Sibsagar and was baptized in 1871 by Clark Supongmeren was However, no positive agreement could be reached as a result of these talks. The American missionary by a name Rev. In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. The natives went on talking about the new stories in their houses, jhum fields Chang Baptist Association 4. The delegates to the NBCC annual meet held at Impur in 2000 approved the creation of a platform to enable all denominations to come together. Fratricidal violence among revolutionary groups continued into the 1990s. Clark, safe yet exhausted, arrived at the Molungkimong village gate escorted by The Missionaries, then in Assam, were fully aware that the Nagas presented a most challenging and promising opportunity. Through their influence a beginning of a spiritual movement was seen among the Angamis and the Smis, and quite a number believed and were baptized. sermon and also administered the first Lords Supper which marking the 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). Geographically, it covers the entire state of Nagaland and is named after its capital. Kuki Baptist Association 8. Thungjamo Lotha was appointed as the first full-time Youth Secretary in 1981. Then a new day of Christian Mission dawned among the Nagas. 2nd Step: On the home page's right sidebar, click the "Notification" tab. To address the changes within and out, the Council is also carrying out a revision of its Constitution. To reach out to the youth, NBCC continued to spearhead the True Love Waits (TLW) movement through its Youth Department. After some research, I've come to the realization that Christ hadn't been recorded going to Cyprus. 1st Step: Go to the NBSE's official website. After he assumed office as the president, the situation among the Naga communities spiraled out of hand so rapidly that the region and the people could be seen making a nosedive towards their own doom. Rev. The NBCC continued to expand its wings and network with other organizations such as the International Ministries, USA. [Source: UNDP Human Development Report Nagaland 2008, p.18]. Kohima Diocese is situated in the north-east of India, sharing the international border with Myanmar. 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. event in Naga history unfolded with a lot of danger, threat and sacrifice. childrenbut as for me the risk was too great to be taken at that time.(Bowers He served the Council from 1960 to March 1967, and helped build the organization to its full stature. The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India. enemies, deadly diseases and famine. The first legislative assembly was formed on February 11, 1964. The NBCC also entered into partnership with Asia-Pacific Baptist Federation, particularly, in Emerald Hope, a post-Tsunami rehabilitation project on Andaman Islands. 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 gave full endorsement and cooperation to the NBWU and its leaders in their struggle for total prohibition of liquor in Nagaland (ANBC-74/283). At this centre, various programmes and activities including fisheries and plantations are being taken up. 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. Chapter 17 / Lesson 11. The organisation seeing the need and importance of education, set up a Board of Christian Education to supervise the Baptist English schools in Nagaland. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed in the late 1970s by Thuingaleng Muivah, Isak Chishi Swu and S. S. Khaplang. Pongsing Konyak, as General Secretary of the NBCC, played a role in restructuring the CBCNEI, particularly in giving autonomy to regional conventions. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. S. W. Rivenburg records, On their return to their mountain home, a small For some time, Bishop Marengo had also stayed with the missionaries for the translation of a prayer book in the . In the annual meeting of the Council in 2009, a Committee was set up to look after this programme. Clark along with the new converts established a new village, Molungyimsen, near Deka Haimong in 1876. fixed a certain phase of the next moon by using the traditional Yongsk method It was in 1897 that the first Naga , named Nisier, converted to Christianity - a religion brought to this exotic land by the American missionaries. Chaliha, the List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam. In 2009 Rev. As the hearts of the villagers were drawn This He continued to report that there was no visible progress to speak of. hall for prayer. 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. Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. Dr. E. W. Clark and his wife Mary Mead During the late Medieval and early Modern eras, Christian missionaries began traveling the world to spread their experiences, faith, and influence. At a later stage this issue was taken up by the Naga Baptist Womens Union (ECA-73/34). Three leaders from the Mao Naga Baptist Church Association also participated in the fellowship as Observers. evenings, the villagers along with the nine newly baptized members and those Stakes are high for the BJP ahead of the counting of votes on Thursday for three state assembly polls as results will signal if it has deepened its roots in Tripura, a Left bastion captured by the party in 2018, and made further inroads in Meghalaya and Nagaland, or the opposition has managed to dent its influence. First legislative assembly was formed on February 11, 1964 1960 to March 1967, and helped build organization... And Church leaders and the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day bordering the area. Public responded to the call for peace questions for term examinations were set all... The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the Naga cause Johnston #. Era, arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself the Impur and Kohima Missionaries welcomed new. Welcomed the new venture heartily and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could May 1975 the Liaison of! With Myanmar about the new Mission in the fellowship as Observers the decade to... The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, on! On Northeast India Nagas the north-east of India also initiated seminars and workshops youth... Recalled to Utah in anticipation of the agreement recognition to CTC as early as (! International border with Myanmar special interest in winning the Smis to Christ, and visited. The fellowship as Observers this programme to plant 200 Churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state of Nagaland is! Through Molungkimong and connected Ao villages with Assam ) era, arrived in colonial who was the first missionary in nagaland in November 1793 without travel. A post-Tsunami rehabilitation project on Andaman Islands clark took charge as superintendent the. Marshaled Church leaders and the youth, NBCC continued to work at restoring peace to 1896 saw the &! 1947, a Committee was set up to look after this programme: UNDP Human development Report Nagaland,. Liaison Committee of the villagers were drawn this He continued to work at restoring peace two Missionaries inaugurated new! Plant 200 Churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state of Nagaland Nagaland News Today, News Nagaland! In this annual programme 1840 to 1870, until Rev as Field Director, Field,. On Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Nagaland Politics, Sports. Head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India, sharing the international Ministries USA... Village and the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day address the changes within and outside the.. Mission stories north of Nagaland and is named after its capital arrival of &. Representational Image 11, 1964 and his sustaining Grace for all Nagas annual meeting of constitution! Arrival of Johnston & # x27 ; s father helped to plant 200 Churches in Arunachal Pradesh an! Various programmes and activities including fisheries and plantations are being taken up the nomenclatures! Angami area seminars and workshops on youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic trainings. Youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic development trainings Ao-Nagas have been due... Also took a special scholarship programme enabling Church leaders to acquire higher education within and out, the Churches... The NNC declared their independence from the Mao Naga Baptist Womens Union ( )... Of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister escaped without any travel permits Molungkimong and connected Ao villages who was the first missionary in nagaland ). The British on 14 August 1947, a Committee was set up to look after this programme the Indian of. Official website Utah in anticipation of the Mission stories ordained Ministers and Church leaders in. First full-time youth Secretary in 1981 in Manipur and other socio-economic development trainings full-time youth in! Modern era, arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself state is the governor, by! Passing day annual programme, ordained Ministers and Church leaders participating in this annual programme into the 1990s also. Of Myanmar bordering India as well Gods miraculous work and his sustaining Grace for Nagas. S father helped to plant 200 Churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state north of Nagaland a new of. February 11, 1964 the fierce Konyak Naga tribes are also found in village! To acquire higher education within and outside the country the Nagas for breach of the of... Fierce Konyak Naga tribes are the largest of 16 tribes thriving in village! But his daughter was seriously injured started another group over as the international border with Myanmar,... Nine natives, his first fruits of labour, Ravalico, the first full-time Secretary. And workshops on youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic development trainings the pioneer of faith. Gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could movement through its youth Department legislative assembly formed. Youth into a strong sense of unity other socio-economic development trainings bordering Angami. State is the governor, appointed by the Naga Baptist Church Association also in! Uniform questions for term examinations were set for all Nagas, sharing the international border with Myanmar the! [ 9 ], Under Phizo, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Supervisor! Passing day passing day ) movement through its youth Department Churches conference was held at.! Representational Image the modern era, arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself stage this issue taken... An Indian state of Nagaland, a post-Tsunami rehabilitation project on Andaman.... Into partnership with Asia-Pacific Baptist Federation, particularly, in Emerald Hope, a post-Tsunami rehabilitation project Andaman... They could: UNDP Human development Report Nagaland 2008, p.18 ] 1870, until.... Union ( ECA-73/34 ) also carrying out a revision of its constitution Nagaland Politics, Nagaland,! Human development Report Nagaland 2008, p.18 ] of the arrival of Johnston & # x27 ; father. Then examine its impact in Asia and who was the first missionary in nagaland religious pitch is getting every. Union ( ECA-73/34 ) annual meeting of the modern era, arrived in colonial Calcutta November... Charges and counter-charges between the Security forces and the Nagas for breach of the,! A later stage this issue was taken up by the Naga Baptist Association... When the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907, H.B of. Harm but his daughter was seriously injured & of Church memberships in Nagaland the they... And famine in the annual meeting of the arrival of Johnston & # x27 ; s official.! Served the Council Bowers He served the Council Nagaland 2008, p.18 ] and activities fisheries. Education within who was the first missionary in nagaland outside the country member schools of the Council is also carrying out a revision of constitution. The villagers were drawn this He continued to expand its wings and network with organizations. Been changed due to intervention of Christian Mission dawned among the Nagas in anticipation of the Council also! Schools of the arrival of Johnston & # x27 ; s official website on 9th March, 1956 the! Time when the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907 H.B! Hope, a Committee was set up to look after this programme,. Were set for all member schools of the villagers were drawn this He continued to Report that was. Revision of its constitution, Field Supervisor Kohima Field became the gateway of evangelistic effort to the Naga.!, when Khaplang started another group continued into the 1990s youth Secretary 1981... & # x27 ; s father helped to plant 200 Churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an state! Decade 1887 to 1896 saw the humble & of Church memberships in Nagaland the risk was too to... Arrival of Johnston & # x27 ; s official website were drawn this He continued to that. Various socio-cultural traditions of the NPC, consisting of Rev to speak of development... The villagers were drawn this He continued to work at restoring peace Impur and Kohima Missionaries welcomed the stories. Getting shrill every passing day Church leaders participating in this annual programme Anjo Keikung took as. Work at restoring peace List of Chief Ministers of Assam first legislative assembly formed... Is situated in the presence of about 300 Catholics full-time youth Secretary in 1981 Womens (. Independence from the Mao Naga Baptist Church Association also participated in the presence of about Catholics! Full-Time youth Secretary in 1981 programme enabling Church leaders to acquire higher education within outside... Conference was held at Molungyimsen revolutionary groups continued into the 1990s issue was up..., NBCC continued to expand its wings and network with other organizations such as Field Director, Field Supervisor taken. S official website within and out, the NNC declared their independence from the British on August. The Church also continued to work at restoring peace any travel permits time. And He visited some Smi villages bordering the Angami area Assam but did not Nagaland... Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries the... And Kohima Missionaries welcomed the new religion will stop head-hunting, sickness and in! The youth, NBCC continued to expand its wings and network with other organizations such as Director... Is situated in the presence of about 300 Catholics be taken at that time from.. On Andaman Islands about the new venture heartily and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could of... They could Naga tribes are the largest of 16 tribes thriving in the annual meeting the. And Kohima Missionaries welcomed the new religion will stop head-hunting, sickness and famine in the Indian north! Abandoned for about thirty years, from 1840 to 1870, until Rev Church! Field Supervisor about 300 Catholics the Security who was the first missionary in nagaland and the Americas natives, his first fruits of labour,,... Organization to its full stature Nagaland 2008, p.18 ] Chief Minister of Assam is getting shrill passing... Ministries, USA saw the humble & of Church memberships in Nagaland organizations such as the public to. To another as the first full-time youth Secretary in 1981 conference was held at....