The 66th Lotha Baptist Church Pastors' Conference concludes at Tsungiki with 207 delegates from 103 churches
WOKHA — The 66th Lotha Baptist Church Pastors' Conference concluded on Sunday at Tsungiki Baptist Church, Wokha, after a three-day gathering attended by 207 delegates representing 103 churches.
Held from October 23 to the 25th on the theme "Ni Lhidong Chekata" (Know Your Responsibility), the conference brought together pastors and church leaders from across the Lotha Baptist community for spiritual renewal, fellowship and deliberations on their roles and responsibilities within the church.
The culmination programme featured a theme message by Rev. Dr. Benry Lotha, Senior Pastor of Kohima Lotha Baptist Church (KLBC), who spoke on "Oso Tona Omon To Echümpota."
Earlier, on October 24, Khoben Tungoe of Tchüphyangza Baptist Church delivered a sermon on the topic "Kyong Mon Eküm Lo Liri Mmhom Tssoa."
The conference also featured a welcome address by Chumlamo Humtsoe, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Seyochung sub-division in Kiphire district.
Special prayers for the host village were offered by Rev. Sulumo Ezung, Home Evangelist of TLYBEK, while the host village presented a special number during the programme.
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During the conference, Rev. Wojanthung Ngullie, Pastor of Lotha Baptist Church, Diphupar-B, led prayers concerning the resolutions adopted by the Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Pastorden Sanrhyu (LBEPS) for 2027.
Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur (LBCD), was announced as the host church for the 2027 conference.
A special prayer for the upcoming host church was led by Rev. Longshi Mozhui, Pastor of Bhandari Town Baptist Church.
The concluding session also witnessed the dedication of the newly elected LBEPS executive team for the 2026-2028 tenure, led by Rev. Ruphamo Kikon, Pastor of Moilan Baptist Church.
The newly elected office bearers are Rev. Dr. Yanbemo Lotha as President, Khodao Lapon as Vice-President, Zachamo Lotha as General Secretary, Zujamo Kinghen as Assistant General Secretary, and Rev. Longshi Mozhui as Treasurer.
The conference concluded with a closing programme at Tsungiki Baptist Church on October 25.