Naga Christian Fellowship Conclave hosted by NCF Chennai was held at the Trans World Radio India Resort Kanchipuram, Chennai from November 10 to 12.
Chennai, November 15 (MExN): The Naga Christian Fellowship (NCF) Conclave hosted by NCF Chennai was held under the theme ‘Stand Firm’ at the Trans World Radio India Resort Kanchipuram, Chennai from November 10 to 12.
A biennial meeting under the aegis of Nagaland Missions Movement (NMM), the mission department of Nagaland Baptist Council (NBCC), NCF Conclave is conducted with the objective to fellowship, learn and strengthen. A total of 28 delegates from 22 NCF units along with officials from NBCC and NMM attended the conclave.
Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC in his address thanked NCF for the role it plays in moulding and mentoring people from the nations and in particular the Nagas in the cities all these years to which he is also one. He further encouraged the NCF to continue the legacy.
Under the theme ‘Risk and Purpose,’ he shared on what the church is all about or the role of the church. Reading from Matthew 16:13-16; 13:31-32, he encouraged the pastors, as leaders/captain of the church to have the right confession of Christ, citing Peter’s confession. “Just as tiny mustard seeds grow into big trees overtime, so also will the congregation be, therefore to never grow weary in serving the Lord but with patience and perseverance serve God faithfully,’ Keyho added.
‘Church confronted by scarcity of good leadership’
Rev Andrew, Secretary NMM (NBCC) spoke on ‘Leadership Crisis’ stating on how the society and the church in particular today is confronted by scarcity of good leadership. To which he impressed on the importance of emulating Jesus as the role model for leaders today. Jesus’ type of leadership he said can be seen as People’s and Far-sighted (telescopic). Jesus invested in people’s lives and He always lived beyond the moment.
Toshi Jamir, Coordinator Research & Training, NMM shared from John 13:34-35, on how crucial the second Greatest Commandment Loving Others is, yet how often it is taken for granted. He added if the first Commandment is faithfully obeyed the second is designed to flow simultaneously.
The NCF Forum Convenor, Pastor Wapangtoshi in his keynote address welcomed the delegates and thanked NMM initiating in organizing NCF Conclave, a time where the Pastors along with the church leaders from the different NCF units would come together, hear from each other and discuss on ways and means for improving and furtherance of the ministry of NCF. He stated on how good working together is and also encouraged to continue doing so.
NCF Forum new team
The new NCF Forum official team includes Wapangtoshi, Pastor, NCF Chennai (Convenor); Pulovilli K Awomi, Associate Pastor NCF Happy Valley (Treasurer); Toshi Jamir, Pastor, NCF Mysore (member); C Hamyan Phom, Pastor, NCF Mumbai (member); Dr Bendang, Pastor, NCF Dibrugarh (member).
The next Conclave will be hosted by NCF Guwahati in 2025.
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