‘Together We Serve:’ SBC holds 35th biennial session

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The 35th Biennial Session of the Sümi Baptist Convention (SABAK/SBAK/WSBAK) was held at Trinity Theological College (TTC), Thahekhü, on October 24 and 25 under the theme “Together We Serve”.The two-day session brought together pastors, women pastors and youth pastors representing 361 Baptist churches under the Convention to strengthen fellowship, renew their commitment to Christian ministry and discuss their responsibilities in the Church and society. The principal speakers included Rev Kughato K. Chophi, president of the Sümi Baptist Convention; Rev Dr Khehovi Shohe, director of the Convention; and Alito V. Swu, acting executive secretary of SABAK. Their messages encouraged church leaders to uphold Christian values and carry out their ministries with dedication, humility and integrity. The speakers also highlighted the importance of unity, cooperation, spiritual maturity and a shared commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.Minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Jacob Zhimo, and Atokükau Kakheho Yeptho of Thahekhü Village also addressed the gathering. Their exhortations focused on responsible leadership, commitment to service and constructive engagement in society. As part of the session, Inaje Phuleshe, retired director of Rural Development, and Hoto Yeptho, retired director of Land Resources, presented papers aimed at equipping church leaders with insights into leadership, responsibility and effective service. The session provided a platform for delegates from different Baptist churches to exchange ideas, strengthen fellowship and renew their commitment to the mission of the Convention. In a statement, the SBC Planning Board expressed gratitude to the speakers, dignitaries, delegates, paper presenters and other contributors for their participation and support in the successful conduct of the session. It also acknowledged the principal, faculty, staff and students of Trinity Theological College, Thahekhü, for hosting the programme and providing the necessary facilities and support.