Dimapur, January 12: Assemblies of God of East India (AGEI) held its 24th triennial general conference from January 6 to 8, 2014 at Bethesda Higher Secondary School, Walford Dimapur under the theme “Change”.
A press release issued by Rev.Thebemo Yanthan, Executive Secretary, Nagaland District Council AGEI informed that 400 delegates, including observers attended the conference, representing all the Assemblies of God churches of seven states of east India.
Speaking to the gathering, the main speaker Rev. Dr. D. Mohan profoundly emphasised on the call of God to holiness; to live a changed life for the glory of God.
The following new office bearers for AGEI were also elected for 2014-16 tenure during the business meeting: General Superintendent -Rev.Moses Murry; Assistant General Superintendent -Rev. M.S.Nongrem; General Secretary -Rev.R.Sanga Keivon; Treasurer -Rev. Ng. K. Haokip; Executive members - Rev. Dr. L.H Jacky, Rev. Maina Debbarman, and Rev. Mangthuama.
The release also informed that India College of Ministry (ICOM) was launched officially during the conference by Rev. Joey Ellis, with an aim to facilitate the lay leaders and Christian workers to equip with the study of God’s word for effective ministry by doing study on hard copy and electronic tablet, with minimum fee charges.
Also, Teen Challenge seminar was conducted during the conference with resource persons Rev. Brice Maddock, Dr. Randy Rowe and Rev. Rick Souza. The ministry objectives of Teen Challenge worldwide were presented to the audience. Various issues confronting the youth today were discussed, and the role of the church towards youths, who are in challenging situations were also deliberated extensively, the note said. To start similar Teen Challenge ministry in east India was also proposed by the delegates and was keenly accepted, it added.
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