UKHRUL, March 26: The Naga Baptist Leaders Meet, organized by the Fellowship of Naga Baptist Associations (FNBA), commenced on March 25 at Union Baptist Church in Ukhrul. Hosted by the Tangkhul Baptist Churches Association (TBCA), this significant event is being held under the theme “One Faith, One Lord, One Baptism,” with the primary goal of fostering unity and strengthening fellowship among the Naga Baptist community.
The gathering has drawn thousands of Baptist leaders from Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar, and Manipur, reflecting the broad regional participation. The inaugural session was led by Medowelou Wezah and Mashun Khangrah, with Dr. Rampaukoping Michui, Executive Secretary of ZBCC, offering the invocation.
Rev. Dr. H Gideon, General Secretary of FNBA, introduced the program, followed by a welcome address from Rev. Dr. Mathotmi Vasha, Executive Secretary of TBCA. Dr. Visor H Zeliang delivered the presidential address, while greetings were shared by Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener, General Secretary of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). A special prayer for Naga leaders was also offered by Khontele Seb, President of DBWU.
The opening day’s service featured musical performances by the local choir and the NBCC Choir, as well as a drama presentation by the Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo. A sermon, titled “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism,” was delivered by Rev. Ramkhaning Tungshang, Pastor of Dwarka Community Church, Delhi. The program concluded with a closing prayer by Rev. Alani Shongsir, Executive Secretary of MNBCA.
