The Nagaland languages accord with the Tibetan -Burmese group of languages. chapel was built in the village with the permission of the Kosasanger Village Aside from developing contacts with the Ahom kingdom, which was established in 1228 in Assam, the Nagas generally lived an isolated existence from the outside world. 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'. Rev. Thus on 9th March, 1956, the two missionaries inaugurated the new mission in the presence of about 300 Catholics. This is "uncharted territory". The First Missionaries (Acts 13:1-13) Related Media. On 5 th January, 1970, Ellis Murry was appointed as the first full-time Mission Secretary of the NBCC Home Mission. Phizo escaped from the region through East Pakistan and went into exile to London. "The 'ceasefire with the Nagas'". following his appointment as missionary to India, left Boston in October 20, "We have invoked Rani Ma Guidenlu who was a freedom fighter and a Padma Bhushan winner. Through Miqlat, a good number of women have regained their self-worth and confidence in the Lord. people, till these many hills shall be vocal with Your praise. Entering the In 1878, a school was set up in Molungyimsen by Mary Mead Clark. The Clarks as well as the Rivenburgs recognized that Kohima was an ideal centre for Missionary work for different Naga groups in that part of the country. into the realm of wild animals and head hunters and after the exhausting days event in Naga history unfolded with a lot of danger, threat and sacrifice. 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). evenings, the villagers along with the nine newly baptized members and those with Godhula and started living with him. Clarks eyes were set on the Naga hills burdened by the Lords voice to go and 1929:198). from their fields and huddled around Godhula and listened to newer Biblical The NNC agreed to the unconditional acceptance of the Indian Constitution and surrender of arms. Carey, the first Baptist missionary of the modern era, arrived in colonial Calcutta in November 1793 without any travel permits. In 1998, the Council commissioned the Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO), the development wing of the Council. Assamese Evangelist, Godhula, and also came in contact with the Ao Nagas who 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. A complete solution for peace, which remains crucial for the people of Nagaland and the development of India's northeastern states in general, has not completely been found.[13]. protect my life, and give me strength to live and labour many years among these J .E. Miles Bronson established a Christian Mission Centre at Namsang village in 1839. trips to the village and in the following year on April 6, Godhula, with his Likewise on a smaller scale the Rengmas also began to yield to Christ. Rev. 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. S. W. Rivenburg records, On their return to their mountain home, a small The NDO has also initiated seminars and workshops on youth leadership and development, theology of development and other socio-economic development trainings. Between 1956 and 1958, Fr. The ceasefire was later extended further. 4 August 1857 - All missionaries recalled to Utah in anticipation of the arrival of Johnston's Army. Mr. E. W. Clark visited Molungyimchen village for the first time in December 1872. The Peace Mission, supported by church leaders, headed by Rev. Dr. Anjo Keikung, the Council continues to expand its role and vision. go with them to the hills. Next, the Naga leaders selected six of their representatives to hold discussions with the Government. Those pupils for the most part attended Sunday schools. This day continues to be observed with legislators, bureaucrats, ordained Ministers and Church leaders participating in this annual programme. Counting from 1937, therefore, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council celebrates the completion of seventy five years in 2012. J.E. As recommended by NBWU, Miss K. Kapfo was appointed as a full-time Women Secretary. Clark along with the new converts established a new village, Molungyimsen, near Deka Haimong in 1876. MEG was a programme to enthuse Church members to reach out to as many people as they could for Christ before the end of the millennium. The Nagaland Development Outreach which had been set up as the development wing of the Council at Nikhekhu village at Dimapur, began to expand its activities. Following Sabbath, on November 10, 1872, they were baptized by Clark. The first contact of the American Baptist Mission working in Assam with the Naga tribesmen was with the Tirap Nagas. Chapter 17 / Lesson 11. In 1911, when Clark departed for America, there were 1,128 baptized Naga believers. of Christianity has been marked by Gods own hands which will stand as 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. first to carry the Gospel to the Naga hills. I read with intrigue the recent New York Times article, 'Arrests, Beatings and Secret Prayers . There are several views expressed by scholars regarding the origin of the word Naga. All Associations, women and youth organizations, including local Churches, were requested to contribute as much as they could towards the establishment of this centre. The state is divided into seven administrative districts. Dr. Clarks visionary prayer at Molungkimong on his first arrival. The first was in 1952, then again in 1976. He had a vision of an integrated Naga Baptist Churches in this region. at the Mission Chapel as the new converts accepted the ordinances in broken 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). According to their traditions, each village is an independent republic; initially, they wanted to be free from all outside domination. 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). 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. Sangtam Baptist Association 13. Sibsagar, women and children wept, and to do him proper honour fourty men was However, this little movement among the Smis was unfortunately not followed up, and their fervour melted away. They opened a Primary school, and Bronson wrote a Naga vocabulary book, a catechism, and a book called Natahema Heran Kabanva Nyapran, which is the first book to be written in a Naga language. Introduction - NAGALAND. Later S. W. Rivenburg and his wife took charge of the Angami work from the Kings, and slowly won more souls to Christ. The six districts have 20 of Nagaland's 60 Assembly constituencies. some twenty-three or thirty, Godhula says, have been talking seriously of the gospel and also teach the ways of knowledge to their children especially Nagaland Post . 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 BWA verbally expressed its hope on the leadership of the NBCC and desired the active participation of the Council in its activities. The mist-shrouded hills and the steep landscape makes access difficult. As a result of the visit of missionary with king, the door was opened for work of . They arrived in Sibsagar in March 1869 and relieved William Ward who had long need of furlough."1 The NBCC also initiated the annual Heads of Schools Conference. 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. 4th Step: Candidates must fill out the application form correctly with the assistance of school officials. In May 1975 the Liaison Committee of the NPC, consisting of Rev. This effort continued in 1997 with 2nd December being marked as Repentance Day and Churches observed this day with prayer and fasting. The NBCCs role in improving education and instilling Christian principles continued. Bronson left the Namsang Mission permanently and joined the Sibsagar Mission. Missionaries and ministers came to India in the 19th century, found their way into Nagaland, and converted almost all Nagas to Christianity. The ENPO is the umbrella body of seven tribes of eastern Nagaland: Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Santam, Tikhir and Yimkhiung. 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). Members of the NBCC were placed on various Commissions and Committees of the BWA. 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