Annual conference of Gorkha Baptist Churches underway

Delegates along with AGBCN council officials and staff after unfurling of flag for the 12th Annual General Conference at Mission Centre in Singrijan, Dimapur on January 10. (Photo Courtesy: Conference Publicity Wing)

Dimapur, January 10 (MExN): The three-day 12th Annual General Conference of Association of Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland (AGBCN) got underway at its mission centre in Singrijan, Dimapur on January 10.
The conference being held on the theme ‘Rooted and growing in Christ’ – Colossions 2:7 is hosted by seven Nepali/Gorkhali Baptist Churches comprising of Diphupar, Khehokhu, Padumpukhuri, Xukiye, Zaka, Nikiqhe and Khuiabill villages of Dimapur district.

As per a press release from Conference Publicity Wing, Pastor of Christian City Church, Macky City, Australia, Peter Loosmore was the worship speaker of the conference.

Pastor of GBC Diphupar Gideon Gurung and Pastor of GBC Khehokhu Binod Lama are the Bible study speakers.
Marking the commencement of the conference with more than 500 delegates registered from 36 out of the 40 affiliated churches, AGBCN Chairman Tek Gurung unfurled the Association flag followed by hoisting of the respective church flags.

NBC Padumpukhuri presented the opening spotlight while introduction, adoption of programme and roll call was made AGBCN executive secretary Santabir Rai and welcome address was delivered by convener organizing committee, Pastor Binod Lama of GBC Khehokhu.

Pastor of Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Rev Tenga Seb shared greetings on the occasion. Conference speaker, Loosmore delivered message on the topic “Rooted and growing in unity.”

The second day on January 11, business session will be held to deliberate on various activities - developmental as well as mission works of the Association.