The traditional list of Jesus' 12 disciples includes: Peter. In all peace talks in New Delhi, the Naga delegation was led by Kughato Sukhai. Nagaland is almost entirely inhabited by the Naga tribes except some Kukis, Kacharis, Garos, Mikris, Benglalees, and Assamese etc. And I am not a persecuted Christian in India. 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. Explore the roots of Christian missionary activity, then examine its impact in Asia and the Americas. Hornbill Festival. Today, more than 95% of Naga people identify as Christians, mostly Baptist. However, eventually British rule came to Nagaland and with it Christian missionaries who converted 95% of Nagas to Christianity and signalled the start of big changes in the lives of the tribal people who traditionally lived in warring tribal villages and followed ' Donyi-Polo ' an animist faith that translates a worship of the sun and moon. Hotokhu Zhimomi. It was not until April of 1951 that the first Roman Catholic Church was es-tablished among the Lotha-Naga tribe, and Catholics now number around three percent of Naga Christians. 2. Baptist Arrive in Nagaland Change in religious life The first American Baptist missionary to arrive went to Assam by the year 1836. Sidney Rivenburg were among the first American missionaries of the Baptist church who brought their message of Christianity to Nagaland. These discussions finally resulted in the Shillong Accord signed on 11 November 1975, by the Governor of Nagaland L.P Singh representing the Government of India and the NNC leadership represented by Assa and Kevi Yalley. Zhabu Terhuja. the Natives of Molungkimong assured to protect him and as such Dr. Clark 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). through Molungkimong and connected Ao villages with Assam). The NBCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baptist Union of Denmark and the Church of Christ in Thailand. Clark took charge as superintendent of the Mission persons to dig and enlarge the smaller pond beside the drinking pond. W. Pongsing Konyak who had been appointed as.the first Director of the Nagaland Development Outreach, the newly commissioned development wing of the NBCC. 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). The Angami, Neisier by name told the audience that Nagas would not join the proposed Council of Churches (perhaps in North East India?). W. Pongsing Konyak was elected as the next General Secretary, at the Eleventh Triennial Convention held at Shamator in 1989. Early Missionaries THE KONGO In 1490 the first missionaries came to Sub-Saharan Africa at the request of King Nzinga of Kongo (also known as the Manikongo). The Secondly, there is none who is as fluent and adaptable as the political parties who speak the language of 'development', 'empowerment' and 'change'. Under the leadership of 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. Clark, Godhula and Supongmeren set out for Molungkimong from Sibsagar on officers of the village. In his confinement, he sang the sweet gospel hymn When Billy Graham spoke in Nagaland in 1973 he drew crowds of more than 100,000. devotional service was conducted at the Chapel hall where Clark delivered the 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. Discussion for peace continued. By 1952, the NNC, led a guerrilla movement. came down for trade. Gospel but had no knowledge of Christ. Amazingly, in 1997 only 86 years later, the number of baptized believers had increased to 767,784. 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). Thus the first Church in Naga soil was established. The total number valid votes was 62,175 out of 62,720 polled in the first election. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed in the late 1970s by Thuingaleng Muivah, Isak Chishi Swu and S. S. Khaplang. This series which is used in lieu of Moral Science has already been revised. The Women Department organized Statewide peace processions on the 29th of February 1996, which received a massive response. As the people adopted Christianity, they began to develop more of a "Naga" identity, a radical departure from their distinctions based on warring villages. They came with craftsmen who rebuilt . childrenbut as for me the risk was too great to be taken at that time.(Bowers 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. Between 1956 and 1958, Fr. Nagaland is one of the few states in India where Christianity is the dominant religion. Those pupils for the most part attended Sunday schools. 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 work among the Lothas continued with Haggard reporting in 1899 that an Assamese Preacher had been sent to work among the Lothas, and that they were also considering the possibility of sending someone to work among the Smi tribesmen. Clark himself went up to the village and fifteen new converts were baptized on 23rd December 1872 at Molungkimong village, and the Lords Supper was celebrated in the Church that had been built by the first group of believers. In 1918, a group of educated Nagas formed Naga Club in 1918. Sports has also been identified as an instrument of bringing the youth together and instilling in them discipline and leadership qualities while using sporting events to promote evangelism and discipleship. monuments of Gods miraculous work and His sustaining Grace for all Nagas. . under the vigilant eyes of the warriors. 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 Hornbill Festival is also called the 'festival of festivals', because of its . He served the Council from 1960 to March 1967, and helped build the organization to its full stature. In 2002, the Touch Kohima movement was borne out of a strong felt need to impact Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland with the Word of Christ. 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. On the positive side, the missionaries brought education, introduced the Roman script, and to some extent, helped in the integration of different Naga tribes through . on December 22, 1872, the fifteen converts were baptized by Clark. 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. [To be further updated. Then a new day of Christian Mission dawned among the Nagas. This coming Another song he sang with Angami Baptist Association 2. 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. Nagaland is governed by a Council of Ministers, headed by a chief minister, which is responsible to the 60-member Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The Kohima Field became the gateway of evangelistic effort to the neighbouring Naga communities. Two years later, on March 18, 1913, Edwin Clark entered into his rest. protect my life, and give me strength to live and labour many years among these Five districts of the State were almost cleared of the underground elements. On 22 November, 2013, a statue of Rev. 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. A seminar on Peace Work was also organized on 13th March 1996, at the NBCC office for all its Executive Secretaries. Godhula accompanied by nine natives, his first fruits of labour, Consequently, the following Sabbath Edwin W. Clark and his wife served as missionaries in Nagaland India. A working Committee has also been set up to work out a strategy to initiate changes. 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. Tanquist, in an unpublished paper in 1936, referred to the use of a Naga Mission to distinguish it from the other two fields, namely, Assamese Field and Garo Field, all under the American Baptist Mission. 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. 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 . King on 30th August, 1885. Historically speaking, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council was organised in 1935 at Kohima as the Naga Hills Baptist Church Advisory Board and it was renamed as the Naga Hills Baptist Church Council in 1937. Representational Image. The Rev.Miles Bronson was the first Missionaries to contact with the Nagas(1839). Later on, both the State Government and the Church were to recognize him as a Man of Peace. His time was eventful and it was full of new ventures. The First Missionaries (Acts 13:1-13) Related Media. For this, different programmes are being initiated for its Associations and Churches. The NBCC accorded recognition to CTC as early as 1974 (ANBC-74/288). The mission was led by Rev. [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. The organisation seeing the need and importance of education, set up a Board of Christian Education to supervise the Baptist English schools in Nagaland. 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. by Clark at the same Dikhuriver in the same way while they received baptism. 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. 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. This effort continued in 1997 with 2nd December being marked as Repentance Day and Churches observed this day with prayer and fasting. 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 . [2] In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. The first round was held on 1819 February in New Delhi and the Naga delegation was led by Kughato Sukhai, their Prime Minister. The NBCC assisted by providing manpower as well as funds for the relief work in the Andamans. The new religion and the Padre Sahib were This Rivenburg seemed to lose his interest owing to the indifference and unresponsiveness of the people. King, his family and their helpers had set up the Angami Mission in 1881, though without a single Angami as a local member. 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. Longri Ao, Kenneth Kerhuo, L. Lungalang, M. Aram, and Lungshim Shaiza, had requested Kevi Yalley to be a spokesperson for the Nagas. P. Dozo was released from his post as General Secretary and Rev. However, plagued with illness, the family shifted to Assam and Rhoda Bronson died there on 7th December 1840, thus becoming the first Missionary to sacrifice her life for the Nagas. The NBCC also initiated the annual Heads of Schools Conference. Ao Baptist Association 3. J.E. 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 . They arrived in Sibsagar in March 1869 and relieved William Ward who had long need of furlough."1 A Hymn book, Highest Praise, was also published for use in the schools. sent by the Village Council to accompany him to his house in sibsagor. to that end, one representative of every clan would be baptised. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Buckinghams Bungalow at Amguri. excommunication from the Church. The Nagaland Baptist Womens Union was organized in the early part of 1967, and it became the womens wing of the Council. The Impur and Kohima Missionaries welcomed the new venture heartily and gave the Ukhrul Missionaries all the encouragement they could. The Kenneth Complex (guest house cum conference rooms) project which began in 2002 was completed in 2009. Amidst criticism and warning from other villages, our great NBCC being committed to genuine reconciliation and peace, held a series of consultations. To build up academic standards, uniform questions for term examinations were set for all member schools of the Council. Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. "The 'ceasefire with the Nagas'". Zhabu Terhuja taking over as General Secretary from Rev. to care for the spiritual needs of Naga students. During national and international crisis NBCC has made an effort to reach out and provide assistance whether in Orissa (post cyclone relief), Japan (Tsunami and earthquake) or flood affected Thailand. Chakhesang Baptist Associatian 5. Secondly, the Government decided against a further extension of the ceasefire agreement. Rev. 1929:198). at Sibsagar (Philips 1976:53-54). In 2009 Rev. The NSCN later splintered into two, when Khaplang started another group. There are several views expressed by scholars regarding the origin of the word Naga. In 1998, the Council commissioned the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), the development wing of the Council. Firstly, we have an array of political groups or the elites whose discourse is to embark on hard politics such as 'Naga Solution', 'Nagaland for Christ' and 'Dry state'. In 1911, 81-year-old Edwin Clark's health began to fail, forcing him to return to America. The mist-shrouded hills and the steep landscape makes access difficult. The Councils Constitution which has been in use for many years was revised, to make it more relevant to the needs of the day, and an amendment was adopted in 2005. Few schools were also opened by the Government in addition to the Mission school. The need of a central headquarter for the Council was strongly felt and at last it was decided that the headquarters of the Council would be established at Kohima (AEC-71/102). BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav lauded Christian missionaries saying, "It was due to the sacrifices of the missionaries that the people of this . Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. Nagaland - Religion. 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. [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. Talking of Godhulas Christianizing fascinated to hear the good news since the natives lived with threat of Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. The Nagaland Baptist Church Council as such was reorganized only in 1953 and then functioned as a true organization, though somewhat provisional, until 1960, under a constitution laid down to guide its working. In a short while, with the seeds of In the In May 1975 the Liaison Committee of the NPC, consisting of Rev. The six districts have 20 of Nagaland's 60 Assembly constituencies. they knew some Assamese I was able to talk to them.(Bowers 1929:198)Godhula 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. They were overjoyed to learn of a great spiritual awakening among the Angami, Smi, Lotha, and other Naga groups. And for effective and proper running of the Council's ministry, this Constitution has been adopted by the NBCC and is operative sinceRead More Witter started learning Lotha Naga language, prepared books in it and taught them along with preaching. Resolutions and Pledges were passed from one District to another as the public responded to the call for peace. And the religious pitch is getting shrill every passing day. Michael Scott with the object of the restoration of peace. At the Dimapur Annual Session of 1967, the Nagaland Baptist Womens Union was also officially represented for the first time by its officers J. Savino (President) and L. Noksangchila Ao (Secretary). Rev. Missionaries & the Spread of Christianity Across the World. 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. Kohima, Oct. 22 (EMN): It was on October 15 1977 at Pfutsero in Phek district when churches affiliated with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) made a covenant with God to send 10,000 missionaries into the world to spread the Gospel, the message of Christ Jesus. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Tanquist and others had sown the idea of a united Naga Baptist Churches for fellowship and solidarity of witness. passionate zeal that touched the natives was Temolung Meyipang, Temolung Towards the close of this decade they could sense some improvement in the Ao villages year by year and by 1891 the total membership in the three Ao Churches so far was 71. Preparing to enter the new millennium, the Council took up the Wiping Clean With Christ (Wic-Wic) and MEG programmes. Nagaland is a predominantly Christian area and Nagas serving in the armed forces and police are all Christians and their spiritual welfare is the concern of the Church. The American missionary by a name Rev. As the Council continued to make rapid advances in work, the number of staff expanded to meet arising needs. In the 1870s, Dr. & Mrs. E. W. Clark worked among the Ao people. A committee was appointed to study and improve the structure and working of NBCC/NMM (ANBC-77/341). true friend and a messenger of the Gospel, and he was bestowed every favor and Heres a look at how history The idea of a Nagaland Baptist Church Council was sown in the mid-thirties and its origin can be traced back to 1935. 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. 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. Phizo rose to power in Nagaland after he was made the president of Naga National Council (NNC) in 1946. The tremendous growth of Baptist The Nagaland languages accord with the Tibetan -Burmese group of languages. In the following year, he was joined by his wife and his sister, Rhoda Bronson. Click 'Start Quiz' to . He served the Council from 1962 to December 1966. Oral sources recounts that Supongmeren also shared with them about his baptism The State of Nagaland was formally recognised 1 December 1963, as the 16th State of the Indian Union. after what they saw in the classroom at Sibsagar. 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. The NBCC is a dynamic and growing Organization. Mary Mead narrates the touching, solemn scene The Missionaries believed that the Angamis when once genuinely converted would use their influence for good throughout a wide area and they prayed and hoped for a spiritual awakening. For some time there was little insurgency inside Nagaland. evangelism, fifteen more natives were ready to accept the new religion. Twitter. The Nagaland Peace Council (NPC) was re-formed at the initiative of the Church leaders. 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