Pfutsero, October 22 (MExN): The Baptist Theological College Students’ Association (BTCSA) that was formed in 1991 had celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 21 at its College Courtyard. The theme of the celebration was ‘Integrating Faith and knowledge for wholistic ministry.’
The anniversary guest speaker was Kuholi Chishi, Additional Director, Higher Education. Expounding the anniversary theme, she said that the word ‘integration’ is very important in today’s context especially in ministry.
“We live in a diverse world. Integrating various types of people, cultures, tribes and individual make a beautiful society. For effective ministry, integration of faith and knowledge is of utmost importance. The anchor of faith is God whereas knowledge may come from various sources. Both are prerequisite for wholistic ministry as they are like the two sides of a same coin. In fact, one is not complete without the other,” the speaker said. However, while integrating, she cautioned, that one should not lose distinct identity of Christianity.
She also said that “theological community is called to ‘come’ for learning and ‘go’ out for ministry. Learning process is tough but that is necessary for going out to do wholistic ministry.” The speaker concluded by saying that it is very important to be critical at and sensitive to the issues and aspirations of the people and their environment to do a wholistic ministry.
The guest speaker also inaugurated Life Skills Training Institute initiated by BTC Alumni Association. The aims of the institute are to give various training to theological students to be self-reliant economically as well to connect theology with people’s daily experiences.
The programme was led by Rheiwe-u Kreo, and presidential address delivered by Muno Khiamniungan, General Secretary and President of BTCSA respectively. Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, ES, CBCC, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, Principal, BTC, Rev. Dr. Akheto Sema, Principal, ETC, Jorhat, Principal of Pfutsero College, BTC Alumni, BTC faculty and staff, students and many well wishers joined the auspicious occasion.
A press note informed that the College that had only 29 students 25 years ago has 214 students today.
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