| The National leadership seminar held at Kohima
from 1-11 October 2005 was the vision of the Haggai Institute
Alumni Association, Nagaland. The seminar held on the mountaintop
of Zubza in Kohima with breathtaking surroundings added an
extra charm to the entire event. We praise God for such a
wonderful place and logistics provided by the host alumni
association to make the seminar a success. The teamwork by
the alumni of Dimapur & Kohima was laudable.
Thirteen HI faculty of international & national reputation
taught in the seminar. The curriculum and the faculty were
as follows- 1. Biblical Basis for Missions
& Evangelism (BBME): Rev.Susanta Patra, 2.
Christian leadership: Paul
Balasundaram, 3. Effective Communications:
Sam Rufus, 4. The Leader and Stewardship:
Dr. Sedevi Angami, 5. Biblical Contemporary
Methods of Evangelism: Joshua G. Pradhan, 6. The
Leader and Integrity: Valentine Davidar, 7. Reaching
Muslims: Rev. Syed Daniel Mazhar Shayan, 8. Youth
Evangelism: Menuo Keditsu, 9. Christian
Leaders’ Home: Pearly Syiem Marak. 10. A-V
Tools for Evangelism: Bijoy Sangma, 11. Social
Concerns: Dr. Joyce Angami, 12. Personal
Evangelism & Blessing Hindus: M.T Meshram
& 13. Life Mission & Goal Setting:
Sundar Singh Sangma
The Resident Coordinator Menuo Keditsu and the seminar management
team comprising three efficient managers Suzan Waten, Rumatho
& Dr. Sedevi’s services in making the seminar an
all round success was significant.
 The
23 participants were tremendously blessed and impacted by
the sessions. The sessions on Mission & Evangelism motivated
the participants to get involved in evangelism more meaningfully.
Evangelism among Islam, Hindus and Youth were a discovery
for many. Most of the participants have returned home with
a renewed vision and goal for evangelism. The sessions on
Communication, Leadership, Goal setting & Mission Statement,
Integrity, AV, Social Concerns, Christian Home and Stewardship
greatly challenged the participants to be effective &
committed Christian leaders and give leadership in the churches
and society with a great sense of accountability.
Some of the outstanding comments given by the participants
are recorded below-
- “ I discovered that evangelism is mandatory
for every believer and we have to give an account one day
before the Lord.”- Vichouol Temi
- “The very purpose of our life is to glorify
God. The testimonies of the faculty impacted me greatly.”-
Nimo Kath”
- “The seminar has changed my life totally and
has enabled me to set goals according to the vision God
has given me. I have discovered myself as Zero but He has
given me power do something for Him.”- Rev.Dr.Aaron
Gnanadas
- “I will open myself to the Hindus & Muslims.”-
Pavili
- “ Most of the teachings were up-to-date and
systematic and I felt he power of God working in our midst.”
Abhik Arengh
- “Now I am confident about leading others, unlike
before. Now evangelism has become a closer goal and need.
I cannot just sit and stare, I must move. Change must begin
in me. I was overwhelmed with the professionalism of the
faculty.”- Mijio V. Chisi
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