Nagaland: Living Bible College 19th commencement exercise held

The graduates with the guest and faculty during the 19th commencement exercise of Living Bible College held at Prayer and Healing Centre, Ayinato, Vihokhu on April 11.

The graduates with the guest and faculty during the 19th commencement exercise of Living Bible College held at Prayer and Healing Centre, Ayinato, Vihokhu on April 11.

Dimapur, April 18 (MExN): The 19th commencement exercise of Living Bible College was held at the Prayer and Healing Centre, Ayinato, Vihokhu on April 11. Rev Atul Khillare, India Regional Director of Community Bible Study International (CBSI), delivered the commencement address. In his speech, he emphasising the importance of commitment, courage, and consistency in facing the realities of the world, stated a press release received here. 

Invocation prayer was said by Gideon Chishi, Youth Secretary NCRC Sumi, welcome address by K Khekiho Shohe, representing the Managing Board and faculty members Chinibeno Ngullie and Mughatolu Swu conducted the Bible readings. The conferring of degrees was carried out by Living Bible College, Principal, Kiyekhe Kiba, and Academic Dean, Avikato Swu.

The award recipients were: Ametoli got the award for Campus Life. Academic Excellence for M.Div was earned by Niloli Swu and for B.Th, Limeka attained academic excellence. Ikato was recipient of M.Div Best Preaching Award and Newka won the B.Th Best Preaching Award. Kevinuo was recipient of Student of the Year Award as well as the Bible Knowledge Award for M.Div. The Bible Knowledge Award for B.Th went to Asele Sangtam.

Kevinuo Chase, a final year M.Div student, delivered the valedictory address, reflecting on her academic journey and offering words of inspiration to her fellow graduates. The ceremony was concluded with prayer, dedication, and commissioning by Rev Vitoka Kinimi, Executive Secretary of NCRC Sumi. Dr Nitoli Sheqi expressed gratitude and delivered the closing remarks and prayer.