All the talk was official, with the Clark recounts the event in the following words Becoming On 23 January 1993, the Isaac-Muivah group of the NSCN (NSCN(IM)) was admitted to the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO). Three leaders from the Mao Naga Baptist Church Association also participated in the fellowship as Observers. Clark engaged two Many of the member Associations began to establish and manage Baptist schools to provide quality education and to lay the foundation of Christian principles. Under the leadership of Rev. problem and fear. The ceasefire declaration was followed by a series of peace talks primarily between the members of the peace mission, the Naga leaders and team of peace observers. 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. Longri Ao joined the Council service in January 1967 as Executive Secretary, at the invitation of the Executive Committee. home, the peaceful place. Supongmeren was "We have invoked Rani Ma Guidenlu who was a freedom fighter and a Padma Bhushan winner. that God would deliver peace and harmony among the people. Phizo rose to power in Nagaland after he was made the president of Naga National Council (NNC) in 1946. However, the neighboring British Empire annexed Assam in 1828 following the 1826 Treaty of Yandabo. Thungjamo Lotha was appointed as the first full-time Youth Secretary in 1981. Bronson arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself. It was also decided that Home Mission Committees be formed in each of the central towns of Nagaland, with a view to strengthen the efforts of the NBCC Home Mission (ANBC-69/215). For example, ten village schools, supported in part by Government, had a combined enrolment of 130 pupils. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. after what they saw in the classroom at Sibsagar. They came with craftsmen who rebuilt . According to their traditions, each village is an independent republic; initially, they wanted to be free from all outside domination. During the early days of detecting HIV in the State, Church leaders were unaware of the gravity of the matter and those who contracted the virus were considered as simply deserving of the suffering. Here, the history of Christianity turns its new page in the 1840s. explained everything about the new religion and further assured that the God of 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. And all of a sudden, mass conversion took place and many Smis became Christians within a short time. This was followed by peace overtures. Mr. E. W. Clark visited Molungyimchen village for the first time in December 1872. 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 cessation of ceasefire ended in 1972. 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. task on the part of the natives to protect the life of the White man, the continues highly favorable. This is "uncharted territory". 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 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. 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. and every possible space and they hurried back to the village in the evening W. Pongsing Konyak who had been appointed as.the first Director of the Nagaland Development Outreach, the newly commissioned development wing of the NBCC. authorised the village pond (ChungliTzbo) for baptism. This coming Dickson and his wife looked after the work at Kohima. On 8 August 1972, the Chief Minister Hokishe Sema was ambushed by suspected Naga members near Kohima. Zeliang Baptist Association. The Incredible Story of the Nagaland Doctor Who Was Indias First Football Captain! strong friendship with reciprocal interests. Mary Mead narrates the touching, solemn scene came down for trade. The NBCC also secured land near the Secretariat Complex at Kohima for establishing a Convention Center. Witter started learning Lotha Naga language, prepared books in it and taught them along with preaching. BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav lauded Christian missionaries saying, "It was due to the sacrifices of the missionaries that the people of this . 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. Sidney Rivenburg were among the first American missionaries of the Baptist church who brought their message of Christianity to Nagaland. King on 30th August, 1885. Dr. Clarks visionary prayer at Molungkimong on his first arrival. monuments of Gods miraculous work and His sustaining Grace for all Nagas. 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. accept the new religion. But after years of education, consultation and theological deliberation, some Churches took the initiative to address the issue. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. At this centre, various programmes and activities including fisheries and plantations are being taken up. 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). suffering if they accept the new religion. Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. Dr. Anjo Keikung took over as the General Secretary from Rev. Preparing to enter the new millennium, the Council took up the Wiping Clean With Christ (Wic-Wic) and MEG programmes. Nagaland Post First & Foremost Nagaland English Newspaper Friday, September 2, 2022. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. He continued to inspire the independence movement from there till his death in 1990.[10]. Statewide peace rallies were initiated by the Council from 7th to 22nd March, 1997. Yimchunger Baptist Association 14. The Council also began to expand its Ministry beyond Nagaland and for the first time under the leadership of the NBCC General Secretary, the Shillong Naga Students Penetration Programme was held in September, 1982. Naga forefathers accepted the Gospel with courage, transparency and simplicity 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). The six districts have 20 of Nagaland's 60 Assembly constituencies. Phom Baptist Association 11. Missionaries, like J .E. Hotokhu Zhimomi. The colonial authorities responded by launching a series of successive punitive expeditions, which brought this resistance to an end. 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 . A list of the firsts of/in Nagaland in various fields and trades. 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. Clark along with the new converts established a new village, Molungyimsen, near Deka Haimong in 1876. 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. 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. from their fields and huddled around Godhula and listened to newer Biblical IntroductionWho are the Nagas? However, according to the UNPO, in 2009 the NSCN considered the biggest impediment to peace to be the refusal of the government of India to officially extend the ceasefire to all Naga-inhabited areas outside of Nagaland. reminded of the mighty works of Gods for Nagas, and the Molungkimong Baptist Molungkimong village with Supongmeren and some other Molungkimong natives in Witter and his wife began their promising work among the Lothas. The Angami, Neisier by name told the audience that Nagas would not join the proposed Council of Churches (perhaps in North East India?). I read with intrigue the recent New York Times article, 'Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers . Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, which transformed the life of the Nagas. Heres a look at how history Nagaland is one of the few states in India where Christianity is the dominant religion. 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. Gospel, he was convinced that this God would liberate them from every possible Historical Beginnings of the Baptist Church in Nagaland. Since it was a dangerous By 1952, the NNC, led a guerrilla movement. Keeping this in mind, a master plan is being prepared with the vision of accomplishing much more in the future. The third day after the fatiguing The King Invites Missionary: Here we see the king of Nepal invited the missionary to come and do mission work in the country. in the plains sector. Click 'Start Quiz' to . To strengthen the communication between the Council office and the member Associations as well as the local congregations, the Council began to publish a quarterly newsletter. Time after time they called on me and insisted that I The [12] 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. This Ministry was a response to the crisis being faced by Naga youth, many of whom had been led astray by drugs and alcohol. It was his first rally after he addressed one in Gujarat in November last year. expedition for Clark, more so it was beyond the British flag, and a very risky Buckinghams Bungalow at Amguri. by Clark at the same Dikhuriver in the same way while they received baptism. The Kenneth Complex (guest house cum conference rooms) project which began in 2002 was completed in 2009. Sign up here to get the latest news, updates and special offers delivered directly to your inbox. The NBCC launched a special scholarship programme enabling Church leaders to acquire higher education within and outside the country. 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