Phek, January 25 (MExN): The Chakhesang Baptist Church Council held its 66th Annual General Council from January 20 to 22 at Kütsapo Baptist Church under the theme “Righteous Living.” Altogether, 572 delegates from the churches under CBCC attended the conference, a press release informed.
Speakers during the services were Rev. Khrütsoyi Lurüo, President CBCC, Rev. Dr. Neingupe Chiero, Pastor Pfütsero Town Baptist Church, Vesalü Swüro, Former Women Secretary CBCC, and Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, Principal Baptist Theological College, Pfütsero. Vemuriyi Vadeo, Assistant Professor Oriental Theological Seminary led the Bible Study.
All the speakers emphasized on the need for righteous and holy living as a demonstration of Christ-like life and the need for preserving natural resources like forests, plants, rivers, animals.
Vikuo Rhi, Youth Secretary NBCC, and Kudecho Khamo, Director, Development of Entrepreneurs Agency, led the general discussion on “Christian Participation in Election” and “Information on International Mission” respectively. The release further informed of the Council reaffirming its commitment to continue to support and work toward the Clean Election Campaign initiated by NBCC.
A new batch of Office Bearers for the next tenure i.e., 2017 – 2019 was also elected during the General Council with Rev. Dr. Dingu Kenye as President, Rev. Kevengoi Sakha as Vice President, Ngotso Dasai as Secretary and Vesavo Shijoh as Joint Secretary.