Revert to true ‘Nagaland for Christ’, preacher urges

[caption id="attachment_40886" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Vevo Phesang; Zotuo Kiewhuo and Abieü Neihulie, and professors and graduates of KBC at the graduation day.[/caption] Principal Correspondent Kohima, June 1 Altogether 59 theologians today graduated from Kohima Bible College (KBC). The graduation ceremony was held today in the chapel hall of KBC. Out of 59, 27 completed the Master of Divinity, including three extension course, while 32 finished their Bachelor of Theology.In his address, Senior Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao maintained that Nagaland needs a radical change through a major revival. Maintaining that the declaration ‘Nagaland for Christ’ has become a mockery, he emphasised on the need for theologians to work towards reverting to its truest sense and make Nagaland a nation for the Lord. Exhorting the theologians from the book of I Timothy 3:1-5 to go out to the world and save souls with positive attitude, he said youngsters should come forward to bring the change in the Naga society. He encouraged them to be thorough with the Gospel and make the Lord their banner. “Go out with positive attitude, determination and also resolve not to be shaken by anything,” he said. Rev. Phesao also urged them to make God their centre of life and follow Him. Expressing that it is easy to be spiritually strong within the Bible college but once out you will be alone, he called upon the theologians to prepare themselves spiritually. This is the divine calling to serve the Lord and you should be the conquerors without turning back. Principal of KBC, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo presented the degrees to the Class of 2015 Graduates while KBC President Abeiü Neihulie handed over the awards.

Theological college conducts convocation

Our Correspondent KOHIMA, JUNE 1 Faith Theological Seminary (FTS) held its seventh convocation today in its premises at Jotsoma, 4 km away from the State capital, near National Highway 29. The programme was graced by Rev. Dr. Imchayanger Ao, pastor of Ao Nagaland Christian Revival Church, Dimapur, as the guest speaker.In his address, Rev. Imchayanger advised the students to live a life worthy of the certificate they have been conferred. Stating that they have been chosen to serve God and proclaim the gospel, he expressed his hope that the students would live up to the expectation to be ‘teachers of the Bible’. Further preaching that there would be moments of ups and downs, he told them to remember God and seek His wisdom when they are down. 20 students including 14 B.Th, one M.Div, one M.Min and four M.Div (Extn) passed out in their respective courses. On the day, various awards were also presented to students for their outstanding performance throughout the academic year. The ‘Best Thesis’ for M.Div was awarded to Neitholhoulie Nakhro, while Kuvikhole Kintso bagged the award for the ‘Best Term Paper’ in M.Div (Extn). For B.Th students, the ‘Academic Best Student’ was conferred to Paul N Rengma. Other awards in B.Th category included ‘Most Improved Student’ which was conferred on Firoj Gurung, ‘Character Best Student’ which was conferred on Yanbeni Jami, and ‘Best All-round Student’ on Kenyuhyulo Tep. Earlier, the invocation was pronounced by Kholi Salew, Registrar FTS, while Peleseno Kikhi, Lecturer, read out the scripture. Neitholhoulie Nakhro, M.Div, delivered the speech on behalf of the graduating students and a special number was presented by FTS choir. The programme was chaired by Asola Jamir, Academic Dean, FTS. The convocation was attended by members of the FTS Board of Directors, parents and well wishers.