[6], Protestant Christian missionaries from America in the nineteenth century were successful in converting many among the Nagas. And I am not a persecuted Christian in India. . 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. Village Council sent sixty warriors to escort Clark. The NSCN later splintered into two, when Khaplang started another group. This some twenty-three or thirty, Godhula says, have been talking seriously of The Rev.Miles Bronson was the first Missionaries to contact with the Nagas(1839). That day, 620 candidates were baptized by 20 Ministers. The Nagaland Missionary Movement (NMM) is a denominational mission organization under the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), consisting of 20 Baptist associations with 1,325 local churches. 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. Khala was born into the devout Christian family of a Naga missionary pastor. Sign up here to get the latest news, updates and special offers delivered directly to your inbox. October 1871. 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 . 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 . The first missionary in the Naga hills is believed to be Rev. began to soften their hard hearts and they called this rude hut the sweet Though the peace mission was dissolved when Rev. 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). With the help of a Mr. Godhula, an Assamese Christian, they established the first church, a Baptist one, in Molungkimong (Dekha Haimong Village) in 1872.[7]. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. The first of such Naga Christian fellowships (NCF) was set up at Shillong. 2 See answers Advertisement . The Council is also working towards restructuring the Baptist Churches to enable the Churches to make a greater impact. W. Pongsing Konyak was elected as the next General Secretary, at the Eleventh Triennial Convention held at Shamator in 1989. Historical Beginnings of the Baptist Church in Nagaland. 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. Thus on 9th March, 1956, the two missionaries inaugurated the new mission in the presence of about 300 Catholics. An Army soldier stands guard on a highway on the outskirts of Kohima, capital of Nagaland, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. I read with intrigue the recent New York Times article, 'Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers . The BWA even nominated two representatives to work with the NBCC in the Healing and Reconciliation process. 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. The Platinum Jubilee celebration marking 75 years of the existence of the NBCC is a testimony of Gods mighty work and His faithfulness to a people called out from darkness. J.E. The final round of talks with Indira Gandhi was held in New Delhi on 3 October 1967. Moaliba Tzudir and village council chairman Imsutemjen Tzudir holding the Dr. EW Clark gospel torch at Molungkimong. days trip, they slept the first night in the tea garden Manager Col. When Billy Graham spoke in Nagaland in 1973 he drew crowds of more than 100,000. [Source: UNDP Human Development Report Nagaland 2008, p.18]. In 1911, when Clark departed for America, there were 1,128 baptized Naga believers. By the year 1887 the latest Missionary advance in Assam was called the Naga Mission to distinguish it from the Assam Mission in the Brahmaputra Valley and the Garo Mission. The Baptist Mission work had grown steadily in the Assam plains for years and the Church membership had been steadily increasing. The Nagaland Assembly announced Indian English as the official language of Nagaland and it is also the medium for education in Nagaland since 1967. Keeping this in mind, a master plan is being prepared with the vision of accomplishing much more in the future. This effort continued in 1997 with 2nd December being marked as Repentance Day and Churches observed this day with prayer and fasting. I. Ayutemjen of Ao Mungdang at Impur was appointed as the first Promotional Secretary. of Christianity and school system at Sibsagar. 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). The Peace Mission, supported by church leaders, headed by 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 natives went on talking about the new stories in their houses, jhum fields following words These men were down from the hills to trade they stood 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set . of Christianity unfolded in our land. 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. 2. 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. (1876), and on to Impur (1894), and beyond, is indeed a spiritual fruition of That's the message of Isak Chishi Swu, the Christian President of the People's Republic of . However, the Naga violated the agreement and continued to launch raids on British-controlled territories. They are made up of 13 tribes (some say 20-40 ethnic groups), all having a different language and customs. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed an election rally in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on February 22. no security there. A working Committee has also been set up to work out a strategy to initiate changes. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. Get the answers you need, now! The next day at about mid-day, they set out Naga forefathers accepted the Gospel with courage, transparency and simplicity During this period, the work among the Lothas faced a setback owing to the absence of the Witters. With the help of Subongmeren, a native of Molungkimong village, Rev. In Kohima, C.D. And the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day. "They sailed from Boston on October 20, 1868 in Bark Pearel via Cape of Good Hope under the Missionary Union as Missionaries and Printers. 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 history of the Nagas dates back centuries, but first appear in written records of Ahom kingdom during the medieval period of Indian history. fifteen members who were ready for baptism gathered at the Chapel to hear the Jesus and heaven were names now heard for the first time. At the Tanquist and others had sown the idea of a united Naga Baptist Churches for fellowship and solidarity of witness. [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. I saw that they were anxious for something better for their see the school increased. 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. Savio Rodrigues December 27, 2021 10:37:29 IST. 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. Then a new day of Christian Mission dawned among the Nagas. at Sibsagar (Philips 1976:53-54). Here Are Some of the Most Alluring Festivals Celebrated in Nagaland -. On 3 August 1968, "Gen" Kaito, a Naga leader, was assassinated in broad daylight in the heart of Kohima town. The traditional list of Jesus' 12 disciples includes: Peter. Clark recounts the event in the Some also believe that Paul was the first missionary. peering in at the children who were studying and reciting.(Bowers 1929:197) 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. The holding of an occasional Naga Baptist Convention, to meet along the lines of the annual session of the Council, had also been regularized by this time. 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. He continued to report that there was no visible progress to speak of. teach all nations thinking about the many people who were accessible to the Sibsagar, women and children wept, and to do him proper honour fourty men was Clarks own words During the next few months the number of parties coming to He served the Council from 1960 to March 1967, and helped build the organization to its full stature. Introduction - NAGALAND. 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. Twitter. 18. It came into being in 1962 as an offshoot of Naga Baptist revival in the 1940s and 1950s. 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. Geographically, it covers the entire state of Nagaland and is named after its capital. The ENPO is the umbrella body of seven tribes of eastern Nagaland: Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Santam, Tikhir and Yimkhiung. Clark first sent Godhula, an Assamese Evangelist, to Molungkimong village. The State consists of eleven Administrative Districts, inhabited by 16 major ethnic groups along with other sub-groups. Angami Baptist Association 2. As the Council continued to make rapid advances in work, the number of staff expanded to meet arising needs. wife Lucy, went to Molungkimong to live and further evangelize the Ao natives. However, for administrative reasons of the Mission, his vision could not be fully realised and the Naga Baptist Churches of Nagaland as well as of Manipur remained an integral part of the Baptist Mission in Assam under the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (now renamed as the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches in U.S.A.), and the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India. The NBCC continued to develop a strong relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. Zeliang Baptist Association. Nagaland Post First & Foremost Nagaland English Newspaper Friday, September 2, 2022. Michael Scott, an Anglican Churchman; Jayaprakash Narayan, a Gandhian and Sarvodaya leader; and B.P. The idea of a Nagaland Baptist Church Council was sown in the mid-thirties and its origin can be traced back to 1935. 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. Kenneth Kerhuo was unanimously selected to be its first Executive Secretary, and started functioning on a full-time capacity with effect from 1960. Chaliha, the List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam. In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. Molungkimong village with Supongmeren and some other Molungkimong natives in Meanwhile, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) emerged and this Forum undertook the task of bringing about a reconciliation of all Naga factional groups. they knew some Assamese I was able to talk to them.(Bowers 1929:198)Godhula Since it was a dangerous officers of the village. In his confinement, he sang the sweet gospel hymn Buckinghams Bungalow at Amguri. Konyak Baptist Association 7. P . Modern education, together with Christian missions, contributed to the politicization of Naga ethnicity. Sangtam soil and . 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. uncivilized Nagas from the hills, dubbed by the Assamese as head-cutters, 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). reminded of the mighty works of Gods for Nagas, and the Molungkimong Baptist chapel was built in the village with the permission of the Kosasanger Village with Godhula and started living with him. I refused every invitation for I knew that there was The Missionaries, then in Assam, were fully aware that the Nagas presented a most challenging and promising opportunity. Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. to that end, one representative of every clan would be baptised. Clark recounts the event in the following words Becoming The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India. devotional service was conducted at the Chapel hall where Clark delivered the Sibsagar in March 30, 1869. A mass baptism took place on the Easter of 2004 at Khuochiezie where different congregations brought their baptismal candidates. Through Miqlat, a good number of women have regained their self-worth and confidence in the Lord. accepted with collective responsibility of consequent adversity or fortune and Nagaland finally became the sixteenth state of the Indian Union in 1963, before which it was a district of Assam. His name was Hubi, but he died the following October. Yimchunger Baptist Association 14. Rev. To Clarks surprise, Godhula, volunteered to go and every possible space and they hurried back to the village in the evening Following Sabbath, on November 10, 1872, they were baptized by Clark. This Ministry was a response to the crisis being faced by Naga youth, many of whom had been led astray by drugs and alcohol. And all of a sudden, mass conversion took place and many Smis became Christians within a short time. 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 first legislative assembly was formed on February 11, 1964. Supongmeren was Nearer, still nearer in Assamese, as the villagers flocked around him and Rev. The NBCC is also one of the sponsoring members of the Clark Theological College (CTC), established in 1972 at Aolijen near Mokokchung. Bayav Hill, Po Box. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. Secondly, there is none who is as fluent and adaptable as the political parties who speak the language of 'development', 'empowerment' and 'change'. Christianity first came to Nagaland in 1872 and the missionaries were successful in converting 95% of the Nagas to Christianity. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed in the late 1970s by Thuingaleng Muivah, Isak Chishi Swu and S. S. Khaplang. gathering up, at harvest time, their crops and all, bringing all down as a In all peace talks in New Delhi, the Naga delegation was led by Kughato Sukhai. Assamese. At this centre, various programmes and activities including fisheries and plantations are being taken up. words of the Gospel from Godhula and Clark. Amidst criticism and warning from other villages, our great 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. Lotha Baptist Association 9. Gospel but had no knowledge of Christ. 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. P. Dozo took over as the General Secretary and he worked to strengthen the Baptist Churches by organizing prayer and fasting, conducting seminars and Pastors conferences. 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. Fratricidal violence among revolutionary groups continued into the 1990s. What ensued was Supongmerens act of teaching Ao language, custom and culture Sangtam Baptist Association 13. Churches in Nagaland which started at Molungkimong (1872), then at Molungyimsen Later it was also proposed to take over the Christian English School at Dimapur from a private management and from 1974 it came under the management of the Council (ANBC -74/296). Carey, the first Baptist missionary of the modern era, arrived in colonial Calcutta in November 1793 without any travel permits. IntroductionWho are the Nagas? For this purpose a Committee has been constituted to work towards a proposal for restructuring. Today, more than 95% of Naga people identify as Christians, mostly Baptist. NBCC being committed to genuine reconciliation and peace, held a series of consultations. However, no positive agreement could be reached as a result of these talks. 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. Dickson and his wife looked after the work at Kohima. Next, the Naga leaders selected six of their representatives to hold discussions with the Government. "There was a burden and constant intercession for the Nagas. The immediate result was a large scale surrender of arms and personnel. 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. enemies, deadly diseases and famine. However, on their arrival at Molungkimong, Zhabu Terhuja taking over as General Secretary from Rev. [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. Rivenburg seemed to lose his interest owing to the indifference and unresponsiveness of the people. 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. 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. at the Mission Chapel as the new converts accepted the ordinances in broken The NBCC continued to expand its wings and network with other organizations such as the International Ministries, USA. The influence of peace and love Instagram. Khala's father helped to plant 200 churches in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state north of Nagaland. Through NBCCs intervention, stronger institutions contributed funds and assisted the weaker ones on a rotation basis. Those pupils for the most part attended Sunday schools. . In 1999, The NBCC saw a change in leadership with Rev. Clark, safe yet exhausted, arrived at the Molungkimong village gate escorted by Church extends greetings and Gods blessings to all the Churches in Nagaland The Chief Minister escaped without any bodily harm but his daughter was seriously injured. 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. This coming sermon and also administered the first Lords Supper which marking the through Molungkimong and connected Ao villages with Assam). reached Sibsagar on November 8. This was in one way a better plan and finally, the Patkai Christian College was established at Chumukedima, and the NBCC became one of the major sponsoring bodies. The Year 1997 was also declared as the Jubilee Year and the Council appealed to all Nagas to maintain peace. part of history was carved out in an uncertain pretext of better or worse, blessing In addition to the Missionary activities of the Clarks at Molung in the Ao Field and the Kings in the Kohima Field, W.E. 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). accept the new religion. 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 gospels reported that Jesus called his disciples in the manner of God calling the traditional prophets of Israel for their missions. The NBCC assisted by providing manpower as well as funds for the relief work in the Andamans. More so, Naga Hills was beyond the control of the British flag, but Special sessions were held with taxi drivers and butchers. They arrived in Sibsagar in March 1869 and relieved William Ward who had long need of furlough."1 The Council continued to use education as a tool to imbibe Christian values and this led to the setting up of the Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) in 1993. 1929:198). Clark, Godhula and Supongmeren set out for Molungkimong from Sibsagar on Michael Balavoine had worked with Fr. 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. 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. strategic plan, the natives sent out smoke to signal the arrival of the White 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. The idea was to expand this network to the global prayer bodies. Longri Ao joined the Council service in January 1967 as Executive Secretary, at the invitation of the Executive Committee. Missionaries and ministers came to India in the 19th century, found their way into Nagaland, and converted almost all Nagas to Christianity. This marked a turning point for the Council as its scope began to increase. The club wrote to the Simon Commission in 1929 demanding that "Nagas should not be included within the Reformed Scheme of India". Later, talk began for the baptism, and the Village Council 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. The ceasefire declaration was followed by setting up of a Cease-fire Monitoring Cell to enforce the Ground Rules as laid down by Government of India. 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. The King Invites Missionary: Here we see the king of Nepal invited the missionary to come and do mission work in the country. India responded by crushing it with their armed forces. It revived the Kohima Baptist Pastors Fellowship. His family managed to survive because he accepted employment as manager of an indigo plantation in the interior of Bengal. At the Council meeting at Kohima from 26th to 29th November 1959, the post of an Executive Secretary was created with the headquarters of the Centre located at Kohima. This is the first known instance of a ruler of Nepal giving permission for Christians to live and propagate their faith in the country. 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. hall for prayer. Discover the world's research 20+ million members 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 . 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