CBCC’s mission conference 2024 begins at Phek

Kohima, November 8: A three day long Mission Conference 2024 of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) under the theme “God’s Mission, Our Task” commenced today at Phek Town Baptist Church.

Speaking at the introductory service, CBCC Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o talked on the topic “God’s Mission, God’s Call.”

He said that those who passionately support the mission of God are equally praiseworthy.

He said that “Mission is not only a very familiar word to us but also our favourite word or activity. So, we’re all involved in it directly or indirectly.”

However, there’s a need to dig deeper and explore further the biblical foundation for missions.

He said that the entire plan, process, and work of God to save humanity from the bondage of sin in order to form a covenant community that is sent to be God’s witnesses and agents as light to the nations and salt of the earth in all places at all times.

God never intends us to have our own mission fields and do our own mission in the name of God. There’s only one mission, and that is God’s mission, he said.

There’s no one who is not called to God’s mission. Therefore, God’s call comes in singular form but our callings come in plural form, Rev. Dr. Cho-o said.

“God empowers us for His Mission: We have a tendency to think that, we work for God in missions. Mission is not what we do for God but what God does in us and with us, he said.

“What we do in missions is God’s mission. We do what we do because God calls us to do the same. And we’re able to do what we because God empowers us to fulfil his plans for the nations in us and through us,” Rev. Dr.. Cho-o said.

Further, he challenged the congregation “to do His mission so that He may find us faithful.”

Urges 10 household to sponsor 1 missionary

Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, president CBCC extended greetings to all the believers on behalf of the CBCC.

He challenged the congregation to involve in the mission activities in all the department of the church.

He also encouraged the congregation on “10 household, 1 missionary” – for 10 household to sponsor 1 missionary.

Rev. Vikuo Rhi, convenor organizing committee led the service while welcome address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Kowepe Kanuo.

The service also witnessed experiential sharing by Lhiivepra Ringa, missionary Amguri, messages in song by Phek Village Baptist Church choir and Losami Baptist Church choir, scripture reading by Vezokho Vezhii, chairman SBCC.

Rev. Vepocii Epao, Pastor Immanuel BC pronounced benediction.

Earlier, the children department of Phek Town Baptist Church presented a play on Great Commission at the opening ceremony.

They played on the coming of Christianity to all the parts of the world including Chakhesang area.

They portrayed the Chakhesangs in traditional attire where the missionary came, bringing the news to the people.

They challenged the congregation that every individual has a role to play in spreading the good news to all.

Meanwhile, Gospel service on November 9, will commence on 10:00 AM onwards.

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council will speak on the topic “God’s Mission, Corporate Mission.”

Plenary session for pastors, missionaries, youth, women, Sunday school teachers and local mission board will take place at 1:00 PM

Dr. Rema Chhakchhuak, Asian Mission Mobilizer, Baptist Mission Australia will speak at the evening gospel service on the topic “God’s Mission for the Nations.”

(Page News Service)