Ministers' Hill Baptist Church Explained

Ministers' Hill Baptist Church
Other Name:MHBC
Map Caption:Location of Ministers' Hill Baptist Church
Coordinates:25.6566°N 94.0931°W
Location:Kohima, Nagaland, India
Denomination:Baptist
Membership:1200 (as of 2016)
Founder:Risoi Khesoh
Dedication:Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou
Dedicated Date:22 December 2002
Years Built:1996–2002
Groundbreaking:7 July 1996
Completed Date:22 December 2002
Pastor:Neino Zhotso[1]
Deacon:Kedise Pucho
Kezholel Zhotso
Kuolievi Senotsu
Kuovizol Savi
Seyievizo Tetso
Thinuovio Khana
Tsibou Khruomo
Visekholie Nakhro
Deaconess:Avono Kere
Razoukhrieü Virie

Ministers' Hill Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the locality of the Old Ministers' Hill Ward, Kohima in the Indian state of Nagaland.[2] The church building was opened in 2002, although the Baptist congregation had been formed since 1966. It is one of the oldest Angami Baptist churches in Kohima city.

History

The congregation was formed on 20 November 1966. Before this the youths and elders use to organized several fellowships together. The church building was originally a Government Quarter Type I Building.

Risoi Khesoh of Yorübama was appointed as the first pastor with Hosasül Viswentso of Jakhama as the first C.E chairman and Vichünyü and Puthitso as the first deacons of the church.[3]

On 1 October 1978, Neiliezhü Üsou was installed as a full-time Pastor of the church and was later ordained on 20 December 1981.[4] [5]

Foundations for the new church building was laid on 7 July 1996 and was dedicated on 22 December 2002.[4]

Neiliezhü Üsou passed away on 30 January 2009 and Tepusaho Tase was installed as the Senior Pastor.[6] [7]

Notable church members

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Churches in Nagaland turn to social media for Sunday worship service. 22 March 2020. The Morung Express. 27 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Ministers' Hill Baptist Church. Hey Churches.
  3. Various individuals.: Fifty Years of God's Faithfulness, 2016. Ministers' Hill Baptist Church. Kohima. pp. 11-17.
  4. Web site: Neiliezhü Üsou's "Profile Talk" in the MHBC Youth Quarterly Bulletin "TRAIL" 2005.
  5. Web site: Rio pays tribute to late Rev. Dr. Usou’s legacy. 28 July 2013. Nagaland Post. 18 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou laid to rest. 2 February 2009. Nagaland Post. 18 July 2023.
  7. Web site: MHBHSS honours students, welcomes freshers. 19 June 2016. The Morung Express. 18 July 2023.