The Clark Theological College celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the theme ‘Empowering To Transform’ at Multi-Court, CTC on 10 November with Prof Rev Dr Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary, ABAM, Impur as the Speaker.
Pongener, in his message informed the gathering that the ABAM is prayerfully considering to construct a new Library cell to immobilize the event of 150 years of Christianity in Ao Land.
The reverend reflecting on the Jubilee theme, ‘Empowering To Transform’ stated that the theme authoritatively commands and demands an inspiring connection of each individual Christian to bring transformation in the churches, society and in the lives of others.
To preach the gospel to all powerful groups is the command from our master, said the reverend and called upon individuals to commit to Jesus as Master and Lord, the central focus of the recreation as recorded in Mathew Chapter 28 in the Bible.
Prof Rev Dr Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary, ABAM, Impur
He noted that CTC is a Theological institution where 80 percent of its Ministry is concentrated in teaching as its purpose is to revive men and women from all the corners of the world, to teach and mould them to possess the authoritative gospel of God.
He remarked, “Teaching as the means to reach the disciples of Jesus are continually transformed”. He encouraged those present to transform oneself in the word of God before one proclaims the message to others through the commitment of purposeful teachings.
One needs to be humble and submissive to God and as a believer allow the holy spirit to enter into one’s life for the transformation to take place through God’s intervention and witness the amazing work of our Lord saviour, he added.
He reminded the gathering to remember God’s faithfulness and his amazing transformation taking place in one’s life and encouraged to work continually for our Almighty God.
In his welcome address, Prof Rev Dr A Temjen Jamir Principal, CTC noted that there are 2,146 alumni of CTC working and glorifying the name of the Lord.
The CTC will continue to move forward in the strength and power of the holy spirit with great vision focusing on the objectives of the college for God’s glory and his kingdom and called upon everyone present to continue to work together for the Lord’s great harvest through the ministry of the Clark Theological College, Jamir added.
Greetings were also delivered on the occasion by Rev Dr James Taneti UPD, USA; Rev I Wati Jamir, Senior Pastor DABA; Rev Dr Noklen Longkumer, Pastor, Ungma Baptist Church and Rangro Herie, President, CTCAA.
Prof Rev Dr Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary, ABAM, Impur
Taneti reminded the gathering the meaning of Jubilee in the bible as “retelling, recalling stories of the past, at the same time looking forward”. Jubilee is a “season of reimagining, a season of dreaming as no celebration is complete without dreaming of possibilities for the future” he added.
“Together we learn and grow, through this celebration, collaborations and dreaming together for tomorrow, may we glorify his name,” he said.
Jamir in his greetings as an alumni of CTC expressed that this is an institution with a deep commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence in theological education and preparation of commit people for leadership roles in different churches and ministries.
He remarked that the ” Jubilee celebration is not only about retrospection but also an approaching moment for serious retrospection and self-analysis for the future”. He also went on to say that the teaching community should not be left behind with ever evolving techniques in education
Jamir added that inspiring teachers to guide and ignite the minds of the students to leadership roles is the need of the hour.
Rangro Herie, while delivering his greetings stated that the CTC should continue to maintain academic excellence by imparting biblical value based, contextual and holistic quality education and providing practical and purposeful theology with ethical, moral and spiritual values.
Noklen Longkumer, called upon the people that in order to continue God’s mission, we need to pick up courage aligning ourselves with honesty and accept God’s transformation in our lives.
The churches today face challenges to compromise with the standards of the world as seen today the Church is influenced by the society rather than society affected by the church, he pointed out.
The celebration witnessed Prof Rev Dr Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary ABAM, Impur unveiling and dedicating the Golden Jubilee Monument.
Sümedem: Journal of Communication and Cultural studies released by Shimreingam Shimray, Principal Eastern Theological College (middle).
Sümedem: Journal of Communication and cultural studies was launched by Shimreingam Shimray, Principal of Eastern Theological College. The journal derives its name from ‘Sümedem’, a significant public space in Ao Naga villages. It is a place where villagers gather – a public platform, a centre for discourse and dispute resolution. It is also a space for contemplation and retrospection. Sümedem today symbolizes indigenous people coming together as one. It also signifies public affair where each member of the community is respected, valued and counted as equals in our rights as well as in our freedoms.
Quintet performing during the jubilee celebration.
The journal is designed to give opportunity as well as provide space to scholars. The journal will be published annually by the Clark Communication and Cultural Research Centre and the journal is committed to research articles in the field of communication and cultural studies and aims to create an interdisciplinary conversation on the role of media culture and religion society.
The celebration also witnessed performances from Quintet and CTC Choir respectively.
The opening ceremony of the celebration was graced by Clark Theological College Student Union (CTCSU), scripture reading and prayer was presented by Alice Walling, Associate Pastor, KABA while the benediction was pronounced by Rev Ponen Longchar, MTBA.
