Nagaland Baptist Church Council Platinum Jubilee celebrations which was held at new capital complex Kohima from 19th to 21st April 2012 adopted the following resolutions
Resolution I: One Nation Building and Peace
MAINTAIN the ongoing concern about the unresolved protracted Naga Political issue and the sporadic eruption of armed conflicts among the Factions, unchecked taxations, undisciplined behaviour of some cadres, and other human rights violations,; thereby, respect the democratic process, the rule of law, and the wise counsel of the voice of the people.
CALL upon all Factions to cease immediately from all forms of killings, intimidation, and forcible collections, in order to create space for nation building based on Biblical principles and work towards a shared future, to be accountable to God and the people as no single group holds monopoly on nationalism.
Resolutions II; On Governance and Elections
Concerned as God’s people who believe in the equality of man, of the social, economic and political disparity that exists among the people.
Appeal to the policy makers and those in government to intensify and intentionally make efforts to promote good governance where transparency and accountability is integral and to guarantee social justice and equal economic opportunities to all its citizens.
Call upon all citizens, communities, the churches, political parties and their candidates to ensure free and fair elections befitting a democratic society and that the elections are not vitiated by use of money and material inducements, impersonations, booth capturing and community decisions that go against individual freedom of choice.
AFFIRM and STAND on the Biblical principal that every individual is endowed with a unique identity and freedom of choice which are birth rights given by God Himself.
ENGAGE in public issues and corporate failures of accountability, as an important element of Baptist heritage in the world. Hence, the Church to address causes and symptoms of all forms of corruption, and their harmful effect in our society through education, advocacy, lobbying, and prophetic witness of the church in our society.
Resolution III: On Environment
Reaffirm the Rotomi Resolution No. 8 of February 2011 that
1. Baptist Churches will initiate Climate Change adaptation strategies and other Eco-Biological friendly actions, Sensitise on Conservation of Forest and preservation of wild life, and work closely with the community leaders and concerned Departments for addressing the Environment alarm.
2. Abstain from using jungle meat during NBCC and Churches gatherings.
3. Discourage Churches from offering wild animals during its Thanksgiving service.
Resolution IV: Gender Equality
UPHOLD that”....God created mankind in His image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them” (Gen 1:27)
URGE the local Baptist Churches and the Associations/Councils to avail the Christian services of both men and women as equal in the ministry of the Church.
Resolution V: Strengthening NBCC
EXPRESS our gratefulness to God for an reaffirm the Baptist heritage of Scripture alone, upholding freedom of choice of the individual, safe guarding human rights, and the autonomy of the local church.
URGE MOST PASSIONATELY to strengthen the ministry of the NBCC through the association/councils to be intentional in contextualizing in today’s world, to remain faithful to God through the ministry of the NBCC, the apex organization of the Baptist churches in Nagaland.
ENDEAVOUR faithfully to fulfill God’s Great Commission to share His love in Jesus Christ in the next 25 years and beyond under the NBCC and to this end;
AGREE to revisit the NBCC ministerial structure by the Executive Committee in order to reinforce the ministry of NBCC.
COMMIT to deepen our partnership with other like-minded bodies around the world.
Resolution VII: Prayer
STANDING on the Biblical truth that God has, through the death of Jesus on the cross, created a ‘New Humanity in Christ’ we PRAY that God will give us the grace to respect and accept one another as God’s own child and to build up each other.
These resolutions were passed by NBCC Executive held on 18th April 2012 at the NBCC headquarter.
The resolution also acknowledged the government of Nagaland under the leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio which has extended all cooperation and assistance for the successful conduct of the Platinum Jubilee of the NBCC and for the generous grants provided for the construction of the Convention Centre along with the North Eastern Council.
It has also acknowledge all who have come forward with their prayer support, financial contributions rendered by all the various committees of the jubilee for making the Platinum Jubilee celebrations a blessing to the people of Nagaland and others.
