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. no security there. In this paper he narrated in brief the Missionary work among the Nagas in Nagaland (formerly Naga Hills) and even including the Nagas of Manipur. A major role was taken by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). peering in at the children who were studying and reciting.(Bowers 1929:197) The Women Department organized Statewide peace processions on the 29th of February 1996, which received a massive response. Under the leadership of Rev. Realising the need to minister to these people, the NBCC began to place Chaplains and Pastors in Churches that served in pockets where the uniformed personnel and their families were stationed. 1. The State consists of eleven Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major ethnic groups along with other sub-groups. Lotha Baptist Association 9. authorised the village pond (ChungliTzbo) for baptism. the constant topics of conversation. (BMM, 1872, Aug. 10). into evangelising the headhunters, Supongmeren was fascinated by the teachings (1876), and on to Impur (1894), and beyond, is indeed a spiritual fruition of In the Ao Field, F .P. 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. Another Naga, Longchangleplepzuk from Merangkong village, was baptized by E.W. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. The influence of peace and love Sangtam soil and . All the talk was official, with the Rev. 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. [Source: UNDP Human Development Report Nagaland 2008, p.18]. Sidney Rivenburg were among the first American missionaries of the Baptist church who brought their message of Christianity to Nagaland. 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. Clark, Godhula and Supongmeren set out for Molungkimong from Sibsagar on persons to dig and enlarge the smaller pond beside the drinking pond. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. 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. continues highly favorable. Today, more than 95% of Naga people identify as Christians, mostly Baptist. Supongmeren was I read with intrigue the recent New York Times article, 'Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers . The next day at about mid-day, they set out As the number of Associations and network of the NBCC grew, the Nagaland Police Baptist Association also became a constituent member of the Council. 1929:198). Though the peace mission was dissolved when Rev. Godhula Brown, the first evangelist to the Naga Hills Supongmeren, along with other Ao natives, persistently invited Godhula and Clark to their village to teach them the gospel and also teach the ways of knowledge to their children especially after what they saw in the classroom at Sibsagar. protect my life, and give me strength to live and labour many years among these Geographically, it covers the entire state of Nagaland and is named after its capital. A list of the firsts of/in Nagaland in various fields and trades. 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 Church also continued to work at restoring peace. NBCC made further progress in providing Chaplains in major cities such as Delhi, Pune, Bangalore. As early as 1962 a proposal was made to organize a Nagaland Theological Fellowship (ANBC 62-89). of Christianity and school system at Sibsagar. Tsolie Chase was appointed as the first full-time Treasurer at the Jaluke Council Session, from 14th to 16th January 1983, as recommended by the Executive Committee (vide NSCE-83/l18). Each group is distinct in character in terms of customs, language and dress. 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. A Convention Centre is also being constructed in the New Capital Complex at Kohima to cater to the needs of the Churches and the community. 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. Introduction - NAGALAND. 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. Get The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Northeast India Nagas. December 1870 till October 1871 at Sibsagar and was baptized in 1871 by Clark Dr. Clarks visionary prayer at Molungkimong on his first arrival. But when he went to his village intending to bring a wife, his village was attacked by a neighbouring Naga tribe and he was killed. The third convert was Sieliezhu who was baptized by C.D. J.E. Some of those who appreciate Christianity the most, The fierce Konyak Naga tribes are the largest of 16 tribes thriving in the Indian state of Nagaland. The third day after the fatiguing The Incredible Story of the Nagaland Doctor Who Was Indias First Football Captain! A mass baptism took place on the Easter of 2004 at Khuochiezie where different congregations brought their baptismal candidates. Mary Mead narrates the touching, solemn scene Later S. W. Rivenburg and his wife took charge of the Angami work from the Kings, and slowly won more souls to Christ. 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. came down for trade. with them saying that he is a servant of the Master and in His name and The Council also constructed a new commercial building behind its old Building on Nyamo Road, Dimapur. "There was a burden and constant intercession for the Nagas. 1868 and sailed for one hundred and sixty days in the bark Pearl bound for Eventually, Godhula made a trip to Konyak Baptist Association 7. India responded by crushing it with their armed forces. First Naga lady to passed Bachelor of Divinity (B.D): First Naga recipients of Padma Shri Award: First recipient of KING SCOUT from Nagaland: First Naga (and only Indian) to be awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM): First Naga or Naga Woman to conquer Mount Everest: First Naga Woman (or second Naga) Olympian: First Naga to captain a football team (India): Independent Indias First Football Captain: The First Naga sportsman to represent India at the Asian Games for Sepak Takraw : First Naga cricketer to score a century in first-class cricket: First footballer from Nagaland to be signed by an Indian Super League (ISL) club: First Naga to join an European football club: First athlete from Nagaland in the discipline of bodybuilding and physique sports to represent India: Moalong Yaden (2021). 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. In 1918, a group of educated Nagas formed Naga Club in 1918. This coming ANI. A book "This is my story," by a Christian ministry, the Sinai Ministry . first to carry the Gospel to the Naga hills. Zhabu Terhuja taking over as General Secretary from Rev. [11] Clashes continued between the Indian army and the NSCN cadre. And the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day. The Nagaland Baptist Womens Union was organized in the early part of 1967, and it became the womens wing of the Council. In 2007, it was once again renamed as Nagaland Missions Movement. On 5 th January, 1970, Ellis Murry was appointed as the first full-time Mission Secretary of the NBCC Home Mission. officers of the village. In his confinement, he sang the sweet gospel hymn Michael Scott with the object of the restoration of peace. sermon and also administered the first Lords Supper which marking the Ravalico, the pioneer of Catholic faith in Manipur. He served the Council from 1962 to December 1966. Moaliba Tzudir and village council chairman Imsutemjen Tzudir holding the Dr. EW Clark gospel torch at Molungkimong. They became members of the Sibsagar Baptist Church, but on returning home, these new converts built a Chapel in the village and worship services were conducted by Godhula. Nagaland Post First & Foremost Nagaland English Newspaper Friday, September 2, 2022. The NBCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baptist Union of Denmark and the Church of Christ in Thailand. excommunication from the Church. The NBCC began to expand its mandate and in response to the felt need for the Churches to have a holistic approach to Ministry, began to address socio-economic concerns. Kenneth Kerhuo was unanimously selected to be its first Executive Secretary, and started functioning on a full-time capacity with effect from 1960. In the 1870s, Dr. & Mrs. E. W. Clark worked among the Ao people. they knew some Assamese I was able to talk to them.(Bowers 1929:198)Godhula By the end of 1988, Rev. The NBCCs role in improving education and instilling Christian principles continued. Council. Counting from 1937, therefore, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council celebrates the completion of seventy five years in 2012. Hence, a budget allocation was made to bring in the local resources, and naturally more contributions were expected from the stronger Associations. From the Kohima Field, the Missionaries continued to supervise the works in the Chakhesang, Pochury, Kuki, Zeliang, Smi, Mao, Poumai and Rengma areas. Kohima 797001, Nagaland. Secondly, the Government decided against a further extension of the ceasefire agreement. Hornbill Festival. Through Miqlat, a good number of women have regained their self-worth and confidence in the Lord. gathering up, at harvest time, their crops and all, bringing all down as a 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. In 2004, the Women Department of the Council set up Miqlat, a centre that assists and rescues women who have fallen prey to the flesh trade. Then at the Special Joint Meeting of the NBCC Executive Committee and Church elders at Kohima, from 27th to 29th June 1967, the pressing need for a Christian college in Nagaland, through which young people could be trained aright for secular as well as Christian Ministries, was strongly voiced out. S. W. Rivenburg records, On their return to their mountain home, a small [8], On 14 August 1947, the day before India gained independence from British rule, the Nagas were the first ethnic group from the northeast to declare their territory an independent state, not belonging to the new nation. However, the neighboring British Empire annexed Assam in 1828 following the 1826 Treaty of Yandabo. home, the peaceful place. Nagaland is governed by a Council of Ministers, headed by a chief minister, which is responsible to the 60-member Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). 2. Chakhesang Baptist Associatian 5. The Hornbill Festival is also called the 'festival of festivals', because of its . suffering if they accept the new religion. The first of such Naga Christian fellowships (NCF) was set up at Shillong. The first followers were fishermen from the region of the Sea of Galilee and were usually called in pairs. Renewed violence occurred in the State from the middle of the 1980s. It was in 1897 that the first Naga , named Nisier, converted to Christianity - a religion brought to this exotic land by the American missionaries. 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. Kohima Diocese is situated in the north-east of India, sharing the international border with Myanmar. Missionaries and ministers came to India in the 19th century, found their way into Nagaland, and converted almost all Nagas to Christianity. Before the end of the decade he had taken an extended break and returned as a medical Doctor. The Lothas began to take forward strides. uphill journey, they reached Angotzkong hillock from where, as part of their 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. Yimchunger Baptist Association 14. In a short while, with the seeds of I saw that they were anxious for something better for their Phillips, who was the Secretary, had written to the Mission office in America thus: After this we solicit your prayerful regard to the Naga Hills. A Home Mission Board was established at the annual meeting at Mokokchung in 1960 and created the idea of a Home Mission Division (ANBC-69/206). Thus the first Church in Naga soil was established. Vikesheswu Vikesheswu 04.09.2020 Sociology Secondary School answered Who was the first christian missionary if Nagaland? and to all labourers in Gods vineyard. BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav lauded Christian missionaries saying, "It was due to the sacrifices of the missionaries that the people of this . Dickson also took a special interest in winning the Smis to Christ, and he visited some Smi villages bordering the Angami area. The NBCC is a dynamic and growing Organization. Since the first contacts with the strange, After some research, I've come to the realization that Christ hadn't been recorded going to Cyprus. This day 147 years ago in 1872, the first Church in Nagaland was established by Dr. Clark. Sema Baptist Association 12. Nagaland is covered by the law as India says rebel groups operate from thick jungles of an unfenced region that also spans the neighbouring states of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, which border . Angami Baptist Association 2. 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. Kuki Baptist Association 8. The gospels reported that Jesus called his disciples in the manner of God calling the traditional prophets of Israel for their missions. Dickson and his wife looked after the work at Kohima. Clark first sent Godhula, an Assamese Evangelist, to Molungkimong village. The club wrote to the Simon Commission in 1929 demanding that "Nagas should not be included within the Reformed Scheme of India". 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. the sixty warriors on Wednesday, December 18, 1872 about 12 oclock. 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 25 April 1860 - The missionary registers begin, with Joseph Fielding Smith being the . Reverend C-D King and Rev. Dr. E. W. Clark and his wife Mary Mead A Hymn book, Highest Praise, was also published for use in the schools. The state recorded 76.57 percent of polling. Historical Beginnings of the Baptist Church in Nagaland. 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). In 1891 he was supposed to have said this about the situation of his work, Preparation: no harvest, no earning, no flower, not even germination so far as I can see. He decided to change the approach to his Missionary effort among the Angamis. IntroductionWho are the Nagas? All the four. strength he can go with them. That day, 620 candidates were baptized by 20 Ministers. Suffering threats on his life the Arthington missionaries in 1897. In Manipur particularly, ethnic violence erupted between the Nagas and Kukis, with both sides suffering hundreds of casualties. to that end, one representative of every clan would be baptised. of counting as the date to take him to the village. 9 and 10). On this momentous day, we are once again They were vicious warriors using inter-village fights to settle land disputes and establish power. Chapter 17 / Lesson 11. Assamese. [1] It is the mission department of the Baptist Churches in Nagaland yet is autonomous in its functions. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed an election rally in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on February 22. childrenbut as for me the risk was too great to be taken at that time.(Bowers Likewise on a smaller scale the Rengmas also began to yield to Christ. Gospel, he was convinced that this God would liberate them from every possible stories. Village Council sent sixty warriors to escort Clark. Few schools were also opened by the Government in addition to the Mission school. But the work was not wholly given up. According to the consolidated view of M. Savino, L. Kijungluba and Longri Ao, who were present at the first meeting, the Naga Hills Baptist Church Advisory Council was organised at Tanquists Bungalow on 5th April 1937. However, the Naga violated the agreement and continued to launch raids on British-controlled territories. However, the work was a good beginning as this would lay the foundation for the later Churches in the subsequent years. The NBCC also initiated the annual Heads of Schools Conference. The First Missionaries (Acts 13:1-13) Related Media. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was first brought to Nagaland by the white American Missionaries. promised to visit Molungkimong. He had a vision of an integrated Naga Baptist Churches in this region. In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. The inhabitants, belonging to the 16 major tribes and other sub tribes of Mongoloid race and are collectively called the Nagas. The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India. They were overjoyed to learn of a great spiritual awakening among the Angami, Smi, Lotha, and other Naga groups. She was known for her opposition against religious conversions that were taking place in Nagaland then and was a staunch nationalist. [9], Under Phizo, the NNC declared their independence from the British on 14 August 1947, a day before India. On 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. Linkedin. 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. The NSCN later splintered into two, when Khaplang started another group. Bronson arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself. The nine names were then registered as members of the Sibsagar Baptist Church. Zeliang Baptist Association. 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. that God would deliver peace and harmony among the people. On 22 November, 2013, a statue of Rev. Whiting in 1851 and became a member of the Sibsagar Baptist Church. During the late Medieval and early Modern eras, Christian missionaries began traveling the world to spread their experiences, faith, and influence. His name was Hubi, but he died the following October. They were baptized at Sibsagar on 11th November 1872. 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. 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. and every possible space and they hurried back to the village in the evening The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. In 1998, the Council commissioned the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), the development wing of the Council. We see the same event in Then, the question of a full operation of the Council also came up in the 1958 session. reaching the village stockade Clark knelt down and prayed for the Nagas: Lord It was during this time that Supongmeren Three leaders from the Mao Naga Baptist Church Association also participated in the fellowship as Observers. As recommended by NBWU, Miss K. Kapfo was appointed as a full-time Women Secretary. These Missionaries were farsighted and as they laboured to spread the Gospel amongst the various Naga tribes, they also began to build leadership among the local people to whom they could impart responsibility at the event of their leaving Nagaland to continue . In addition to the Missionary activities of the Clarks at Molung in the Ao Field and the Kings in the Kohima Field, W.E. Meyipangma No! Mr. E. W. Clark visited Molungyimchen village for the first time in December 1872. Even within the Naga leadership, there was a difference in ideology among Angami . The first missionary in the Naga hills is believed to be Rev. The BWA verbally expressed its hope on the leadership of the NBCC and desired the active participation of the Council in its activities. His family managed to survive because he accepted employment as manager of an indigo plantation in the interior of Bengal. In the paucity of written helps to the acquisition of the language, and in view of the fact that as the work advances the Missionaries are likely to be confronted by new and more or less different dialects, thus necessitating eminently thorough acquaintance with the dialect now available. rude hut and guards were assigned to watch him. 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. [1][2], During the 1830's, the British dispatched several expeditionary forces to Assam in order to solidify their control over the region; in 1845, British officials signed a non-aggression pact with several Naga chiefs to bring an end to Naga raids on British-controlled territory in Assam. October 1871. Amidst criticism and warning from other villages, our great trips to the village and in the following year on April 6, Godhula, with his listened. in the plains sector. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. The cessation of ceasefire ended in 1972. Rengma Baptist Association 10. Click 'Start Quiz' to . The Impur and Kohima Missionaries welcomed the new venture heartily and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could. The development of a spirit of nationalism and sense of a common identity are relatively new concepts among the Naga people. Godhula also professed that God would free and save them from the adversaries The Kenneth Complex (guest house cum conference rooms) project which began in 2002 was completed in 2009. 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. with Godhula and started living with him. at the Mission Chapel as the new converts accepted the ordinances in broken Since it was a dangerous Tanquist and others had sown the idea of a united Naga Baptist Churches for fellowship and solidarity of witness. 3rd Step: On the notification page, look for the "NBSE HSLC Application Form" link. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For this, different programmes are being initiated for its Associations and Churches. establishment of the first Baptist Church in Nagaland. And for effective and proper running of the Council's ministry, this Constitution has been adopted by the NBCC and is operative sinceRead More NBCC Nagaland Baptist Church Council After the tiring As the Council continued to make rapid advances in work, the number of staff expanded to meet arising needs. . Rev. During the time when the Rivenburgs had been away on a break in 1907, H.B. The Rev.Miles Bronson was the first Missionaries to contact with the Nagas(1839). The immediate result was a large scale surrender of arms and personnel. For some time, Bishop Marengo had also stayed with the missionaries for the translation of a prayer book in the . Lack of infrastructure and resources has made it difficult to make sporting events professional but the programme is yielding result. 2 See answers Advertisement . This was a turbulent period in the history of the Nagas and NBCC invested time and effort at restoring peace among the Nagas. Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. He continued to inspire the independence movement from there till his death in 1990.[10]. Tanquist also visited the Chakhesangs with the Good News in the early thirties. In 1878, a school was set up in Molungyimsen by Mary Mead Clark. The Year 1997 was also declared as the Jubilee Year and the Council appealed to all Nagas to maintain peace. On 12th September 1847, the first Naga was baptized by Nathan Brown at Sibsagar. necessary$selfBdefiner$for$most$Nagas$andcannot$be$questioned!$This$is$why$ even$ in$ Naga politics,$ both$ "Overground"$ and$ "Underground",$ the Church$ However, on their arrival at Molungkimong, First School of Engineering in the State of Nagaland: First Autonomous College in the North East / Nagaland: First American Baptist missionary to start a school in Kohima: First Naga Post-Graduate: Mr. Sashimeren Aier. Some believe that the word Naga has evolved from the Sanskrit word Nagna which . Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. Michael Scott left India in 1966. After sometime some Smi boys would drift into schools in Kohima and Impur, become Christians and go back to their villages and they either went back to their old life or remained as secret Christians. 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