Morung Express News
Kohima | February 22
With the theme "Arise and Shine", the Transformation Crusade 2016 will begin on February 24 in Kohima at Khuochiezie (Local Ground). The Crusade, to be held at 4:30 pm every evening, will continue till March 6.
In a press conference on February 21 at Khuochiezie, the organisers informed that the Crusade which began in 2013 was initiated through a "vision" to bring revival in Nagaland which will lead to total transformation to the people. It is an inter-denominational crusade where believers from various denominations in Nagaland participate.
Khotuo Yaotsu, Chairman, Transformation Crusade reminisced the revival in the 60s and 70s which had greatly impacted Naga society, however, he also regretted that the revival could not sustain for long. With a desire to witness another crusade again, Yaotsu also cited some factors that have led to the extinction of the revival – “failure to fully grasp God's word, communication gap, wrong concept of beliefs etc.”
The organisers also claimed that the Transformation Crusade has seen testimonies of various “Satanic worshippers” who had been transformed after the Crusade. The organisers also stated that traditional churches today are not able to tackle problems such as “Satanic worshipping which leads to mental delusion, depression, loneliness, insomnia among youths.”
The Crusade will focus on various religious themes such as "Causes to devil worship and doorways to demons", "Symptoms and dangers of devil worship and demon possession", "Inner healing of the soul and emotions", "Spiritual nurture and growth".
The Crusade will include 40-50 Counsellors, including a special counselling for alcoholics. The focus of the crusade is youth; however, it is open for all citizens in Kohima.
The speakers for the Crusade are Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church and Principal of Kohima College; Velavoyi Keyho, Pastor, Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church Kohima; Rev. Dr Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, NBCC; Rev. Moa Longchari, Senior Pastor, Baptist Mission Church; Mezhüsevi Zütso, Lecturer, Kohima Bible College; Rev. Neivotso Neikha, Mission Director, North East India Christian Revival Church; and Rokopra Mekro, Asst. Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church
