The constitutional head of state is the governor, appointed by the president of India. Heres a look at how history Sibsagar, women and children wept, and to do him proper honour fourty men was Nagaland - Religion. Later, talk began for the baptism, and the Village Council Mary Mead narrates the touching, solemn scene The Government of Nagaland finally took heed and passed the Act on Total Prohibition of Liquor in the State of Nagaland on 29th March, 1990. Molungkimong village with Supongmeren and some other Molungkimong natives in He continued to inspire the independence movement from there till his death in 1990.[10]. sermon and also administered the first Lords Supper which marking the The Peace Mission, supported by church leaders, headed by Rev. The cessation of ceasefire ended in 1972. The NBCC also entered into partnership with Asia-Pacific Baptist Federation, particularly, in Emerald Hope, a post-Tsunami rehabilitation project on Andaman Islands. 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. 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. Clark, safe yet exhausted, arrived at the Molungkimong village gate escorted by NAGALAND, home to the many Naga tribes, is a hilly State spread across the northeastern hills of India. to baptise. This day 147 years ago in 1872, the first Church in Nagaland was established by Dr. Clark. Chaliha, the List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam. Khala was born into the devout Christian family of a Naga missionary pastor. 1952-1997 Nagaland Revival. In the Dimapur meeting of 1961, the post of a Promotional Secretary was also created to share responsibility with the Executive Secretary and more particularly to promote the Churches (ANBC-61/49). passionate zeal that touched the natives was Temolung Meyipang, Temolung Here's a look at how history of Christianity unfolded in our land. At the onset let me state this fact as clearly and as bluntly as possible: I am an Indian Christian. Some Naga tribes are also found in the north western part of Myanmar bordering India as well. Therefore, the Council began a Guest House project in 2002 and was completed in 2011, and named it the Kenneth Complex. E. W. Clark came to Sibsagar in 1869, and restarted the Naga Mission from another Naga region called Dekha Haimong or Molungkimong. fifteen members who were ready for baptism gathered at the Chapel to hear the Gospel but had no knowledge of Christ. 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. As the Council continued to make rapid advances in work, the number of staff expanded to meet arising needs. Phizo escaped from the region through East Pakistan and went into exile to London. of representatives were given out, some other zealous natives also volunteered Clark along with the new converts established a new village, Molungyimsen, near Deka Haimong in 1876. The Missionaries, then in Assam, were fully aware that the Nagas presented a most challenging and promising opportunity. The first round was held on 1819 February in New Delhi and the Naga delegation was led by Kughato Sukhai, their Prime Minister. 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. 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 . Another Nagaland Church and State Leaders Consultation on The Unique Roles of Churches was conducted from 19th to 21st September 1986, at the Union Baptist Church, Kohima. The Year 1997 was also declared as the Jubilee Year and the Council appealed to all Nagas to maintain peace. Though much of the credit for spreading Christianity in the Naga hills of the then Assam state has been given to an American missionary, Edward Winter Clarke, Godhula was the first missionary to set foot in Naga hills in 1871. 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. A list of the firsts of/in Nagaland in various fields and trades. Here Are Some of the Most Alluring Festivals Celebrated in Nagaland -. fascinated to hear the good news since the natives lived with threat of The gospels reported that Jesus called his disciples in the manner of God calling the traditional prophets of Israel for their missions. However, this little movement among the Smis was unfortunately not followed up, and their fervour melted away. During the mission work of That day, 620 candidates were baptized by 20 Ministers. journey, took rest by the bank of Tzrang (Tero) river in the perilous jungle or curse upon their clan of those who decided to accept the new religion and on 2 See answers Advertisement . 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. Clark, Godhula and Supongmeren set out for Molungkimong from Sibsagar on The Council also constructed a new commercial building behind its old Building on Nyamo Road, Dimapur. continues highly favorable. In 1911, when Clark departed for America, there were 1,128 baptized Naga believers. Konyak Baptist Association 7. In: National Kohima, Oct. 11, 2019: Christ King Higher Secondary School Kohima, the first Catholic missionary school started by the Salesians of Don Bosco in Nagaland in February 1969 celebrated its golden jubilee today with Minister for Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along as the special guest. This marked a turning point for the Council as its scope began to increase. After talks with the NSCN (IM), the Government of India heeded the wishes of the people and on 25 July 1997, the Prime Minister, I. K. Gujral, in a statement in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, announced a ceasefire with effect from 1 August 1997 for a period of three months. 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. The fierce Konyak Naga tribes are the largest of 16 tribes thriving in the Indian state of Nagaland. [4], During World War I, 2,000 Nagas enlisted in the British Indian Army (BIA) and served in the Western Front. This The first of such Naga Christian fellowships (NCF) was set up at Shillong. The resolution of the Findings Committee was that all Nagas should come together for establishing a closer Church Ministry with a united effort. The Kenneth Complex (guest house cum conference rooms) project which began in 2002 was completed in 2009. Later S. W. Rivenburg and his wife took charge of the Angami work from the Kings, and slowly won more souls to Christ. As the number of Associations and network of the NBCC grew, the Nagaland Police Baptist Association also became a constituent member of the Council. When Billy Graham spoke in Nagaland in 1973 he drew crowds of more than 100,000. Gospel, he was convinced that this God would liberate them from every possible 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. They were baptized at Sibsagar on 11th November 1872. 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. Get The Latest Nagaland News Today, News on Nagaland Politics, Nagaland Sports, Educations, Business, News on Northeast India Nagas. see the school increased. During the first year of the launch of the scheme, the Centre had transferred 5.55 crore, while 91.82 crore and 122.19 crore was transferred during 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years . Miles Bronson in 1839, who stayed for a short period among Nocte Naga in Namsang under Tirap district of present day Arunachal Pradesh. The Council and Churches felt the need to set aside differences and come together. Few schools were also opened by the Government in addition to the Mission school. We beg to explain that our action was not taken with any expectation of leaving our brother Clark alone at Molung; but that the sudden development of the situation drove us to the arrangement, adopted in the hope that the immediate appointment of a new helper for Molung obviates the threatened check to the progress of the Mission. For this purpose a Committee has been constituted to work towards a proposal for restructuring. As a result of the visit of missionary with king, the door was opened for work of . 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. The movement marshaled Church leaders and the youth into a strong sense of unity. Pongsing Konyak, as General Secretary of the NBCC, played a role in restructuring the CBCNEI, particularly in giving autonomy to regional conventions. task on the part of the natives to protect the life of the White man, the 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. officers of the village. In his confinement, he sang the sweet gospel hymn On Rev. 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. His name was Hubi, but he died the following October. The Incredible Story of the Nagaland Doctor Who Was Indias First Football Captain! Ravalico, the pioneer of Catholic faith in Manipur. of counting as the date to take him to the village. She was known for her opposition against religious conversions that were taking place in Nagaland then and was a staunch nationalist. 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. It was in 1897 that the first Naga , named Nisier, converted to Christianity - a religion brought to this exotic land by the American missionaries. 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. 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. Hornbill Festival. At the 33rd Annual Session at Molvom, from 24th to 26th October 1969, a strong Nagaland Central Committee on Liquor Prohibition was formed to further work on this issue (AEC-69/59). October 1871. In May 1951, the NNC claimed that 99 per cent of the Naga people supported a referendum to secede from India, which was summarily rejected by the government in New Delhi. It was during this time that Supongmeren Thus the first Church in Naga soil was established. Eventually, the level of talks was raised and the venue shifted to New Delhi culminating in six rounds of talks in 1966 to 1967 between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the Naga leaders. 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. Nagaland Baptist Church Council Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), List of Chief Ministers of Assam Chief Minister of Assam, Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nagaland/Government-and-society#ref46186, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=History_of_the_Nagas&oldid=1134271923, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 21:13. . All the four. It can be argued that various socio-cultural traditions of the Ao-Nagas have been changed due to intervention of Christian Missionaries in Nagaland. 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). These Chaplains are now known as Pastors and several of these Naga Christian Fellowships are self supporting Churches. The Nagaland languages accord with the Tibetan -Burmese group of languages. Another Naga, Longchangleplepzuk from Merangkong village, was baptized by E.W. J .E. 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. stories. 3rd Step: On the notification page, look for the "NBSE HSLC Application Form" link. An Army soldier stands guard on a highway on the outskirts of Kohima, capital of Nagaland, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. In Manipur particularly, ethnic violence erupted between the Nagas and Kukis, with both sides suffering hundreds of casualties. Missionaries & the Spread of Christianity Across the World. 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. Supongmeren, along with other natives of 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. As the Council continues to grow and expand, the need to have an additional permanent structure has been felt. Bronson arrived in Assam but did not reach Nagaland himself. 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. 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). Two years later, on March 18, 1913, Edwin Clark entered into his rest. The next day at about mid-day, they set out 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. which transformed the life of the Nagas. first to carry the Gospel to the Naga hills. Within the Council setup, a Committee was appointed in 2005 to review the work of the Council and its relation to the Associations, and it provided some windows to see new directions. 71, This was followed by peace overtures. 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. In the Ao Field, F .P. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. Press and general mission work of the Assam Mission. explained everything about the new religion and further assured that the God of Introduction - NAGALAND. reached Sibsagar on November 8. Meanwhile, a proposal came from Tuisem Shishak for the possibility of establishing a Christian college in this region. interested in these simple people, I learnt a little of their language, and as As recommended by NBWU, Miss K. Kapfo was appointed as a full-time Women Secretary. Assamese. He had a vision of an integrated Naga Baptist Churches in this region. Clark first sent Godhula, an Assamese Evangelist, to Molungkimong village. With the creation of an organisation with a defined constitution, including Secretaries and several committees, the question of local funding also became a necessity and the need for some form of contribution from the member Associations and 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. Church in Nagaland was established by Dr. Clark. Answer (1 of 2): About Nagaland The tremendous growth of Christianity in Nagaland started from a place called Molungkimong and is the result of the missionaries, Edward Winter Clark(an American) and Godhula(an Assamese from Sibsagar). Chapter 17 / Lesson 11. no security there. 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. Representational Image. 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 . ANI. Zhabu Terhuja taking over as General Secretary from Rev. began to soften their hard hearts and they called this rude hut the sweet following his appointment as missionary to India, left Boston in October 20, The accepted with collective responsibility of consequent adversity or fortune and Nearer, still nearer in Assamese, as the villagers flocked around him and Nagaland is one of the few states in India where Christianity is the dominant religion. Suffering threats on his life the Arthington missionaries in 1897. In line with the latest revision of the constitution, the existing nomenclatures such as Field Director, Field Secretary, Field Supervisor. Dickson and his wife looked after the work at Kohima. There were charges and counter-charges between the Security forces and the Nagas for breach of the terms of the agreement. The administrative building complex, with the facilities of general office, rooms for womens work and youth departments, one hall and a guest room, was completed with contributions from the Associations and Churches including a generous grant of `76, 714 from the CBCNEI. The Hornbill Festival is also called the 'festival of festivals', because of its . For some time there was little insurgency inside Nagaland. Counting from 1937, therefore, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council celebrates the completion of seventy five years in 2012. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. Today, more than 95% of Naga people identify as Christians, mostly Baptist. sent by the Village Council to accompany him to his house in sibsagor. NBCC made further progress in providing Chaplains in major cities such as Delhi, Pune, Bangalore. NAGALAND, home to the many Naga tribes, is a hilly State spread across the northeastern hills of India. Instagram. [12] Dr. Clarks visionary prayer at Molungkimong on his first arrival. A major achievement was the placement of a Chaplain to the State Assembly (NBCE- 79/390). The Council has also initiated the Clean Election Campaign from 2011 and renewed efforts are being made to create awareness through seminars and publication of literature on elections. 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. Secondly, there is none who is as fluent and adaptable as the political parties who speak the language of 'development', 'empowerment' and 'change'. of Christianity and school system at Sibsagar. In World War II, a larger number of Nagas enlisted in the BIA and fought in the Burma campaign against invading Japanese forces. Tanquist and others had sown the idea of a united Naga Baptist Churches for fellowship and solidarity of witness. Tohoshe Sema was appointed as the first full-time Education Secretary through an arrangement with the Department of Education, Nagaland, with effect from April 1982. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was first brought to Nagaland by the white American Missionaries. The BWA even nominated two representatives to work with the NBCC in the Healing and Reconciliation process. Chang Baptist Association 4. strength he can go with them. from. King on 30th August, 1885. The six districts have 20 of Nagaland's 60 Assembly constituencies. Village Council sent sixty warriors to escort Clark. Likewise on a smaller scale the Rengmas also began to yield to Christ. In June 1947, a 9-point agreement was signed which promised to bring the Nagas under a single political administrative unit and recognised the Nagas' right to self-determination after 10 years. 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