The 66th Lotha Baptist Church Pastors' Conference begins at Tsungiki Baptist Church with 130 pastors from 101 churches.
WOKHA — The 66th edition of the Lotha Baptist Church Pastors' Conference under the aegis of the Lotha Baptist Church Association (LBCA) commenced at Tsungiki Baptist Church on Friday on the theme, "Ni Lhidong Chekata" (Know Your Responsibility).
The three-day conference will culminate on October 25.
The inaugural programme was marked by a dedication service pronounced by Rev. Dr. Renbi Rangthang, Executive Secretary of the LBCA.
Delivering the inaugural message, Rev. L. Renathung Yanthan, Assistant Secretary of the Lotha Baptist Ekhumko Pastorden Sanrhyu (LBEPS), spoke on the conference theme and highlighted the duties and responsibilities of pastors.
He urged the pastors to remember their divine calling to serve God and faithfully proclaim His message to the people. Emphasising the need for wholehearted commitment in ministry, he encouraged them to remain humble, steadfast and reaffirm their dedication to serving God without reservation.
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The first service commenced with an invocation by Rev. Rhonbemo Odyuo, Senior Pastor of LBC Sethikima-C.
A welcome address was delivered by Rev. Ellis Odyuo, President of LBEPS, while T Mhao Kikon, Pastor of Tsungiki Baptist Church, welcomed the delegates. Scripture readings were led by Lilamo Yanthan of Lakhuti Baptist Church.
Altogether, 130 pastors representing 101 churches are attending the conference.