Rev Kirsten Olsen, Chairman of Pentecostal Church of Sweden speaking during the Nagaland Bible College 43rd Graduation Service held in Mokokchung. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | April 18
Nagaland Bible College held its 43rd Graduation Service at Discovery Hall, Nagaland Bible College, Mokokchung. Rev Kirsten Olsen, Chairman of the Pentecostal Church of Sweden, served as the Convocation speaker at the graduation ceremony.
While addressing the graduates, Rev Olsen encouraged them to read the Bible more. She shed light on how the Bible motivates people to press forward. She went on to say that reading and following the living word strengthens one's relationship with God. She emphasized how Jesus personalizes our relationship with him by addressing every one of his children by name.
A total of 30 students graduated in various degrees and disciplines including three students from B.Th.-III, five from B.Min, six from M.Div, three from M.Mis, and five from the Institute of Intercultural Science (IISC). In a special mention, IISC is a 6 months programme, Introduced for young people who doesn't have a theological academic degree but have the zest to work as missionaries and other cross-cultured Christian fields. The programme is coordinated by Limaonen Imchen, Lecturer, Nagaland Bible College.
Nagaland Bible College was established in the year, 1977 by Rev Dr Chuba Ao and his wife, Tiala Ao as the co-founder, informed Dr Sentila, principal of the College and daughter of the founder while conferring of degrees and commissioning of graduates. The welcome address was given by Mayangchaba Ao, Vice-Principal, Nagaland Bible College while greetings were brought by Enar Olsson and Dr Cindy Walker from USA. The valedictory speech was delivered by Liso Aier, M.Div III on behalf of the graduates and the Academic awards were presented by Sam Santosh Kumar, Academic Dean.
