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Evangelical Baptist Convention is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Manipur, India. Their main area of presence is in the southern part of Manipur. It is affiliated with the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (Baptist World Alliance). Its headquarters, Dorcas Hall, is located at Hebron Veng, New Lamka.
The Convention was started in the year 1948, as a result of the work of missionaries in northeast India. According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 151 churches. [1]
The Convention is headed by the General Secretary, who is elected for a term of three years. [2] There are three Directors under him. The Church is divided into seven administrative divisions, each under a Divisional Superintendent, who is also elected for a term of three years.
The Evangelical Baptist Convention Lamka South Division currently comprises 29 local EBC Churches (Bethlehem, College Veng, D Leikot, Dorcas Veng, Elim Veng, G Mualkawi, Geljang, Hebron, Jordan, Kanaan, Khominthang, Lamzang, Lanva, Mission Compound, Mata, Mualpi, Mualtam, Nghathal, Peniel, Pethuel, Takvom, Tangnuam, Tonglon P, Tonglon T, Thingkangphai, V Munhoih, Vaal Veng, Vengnuam, Zion) ministered by 22 pastors. Its Division Head Office is located in Convention Road, Dorcas Road, New Lamka - 795006 behind the Grace Bible College campus. Supervised by a Divisional Superintendent, this Division Head Office has 7 staffs.
The greatest duty of the Evangelical Baptist Convention is to praise and worship God. Missions are thus its priority.
The present involvement of the Evangelical Baptist Convention in missions is as follows:
The focused people group are the Karbi tribes of Assam State. The methods adopted are evangelism, church planting, and school. There are 11 local churches with a membership of 1250. 16 missionaries are working in this field.
The focused people group are the Hindu Meiteis. The methods adopted are evangelism, church planting, and school. There are 12 local churches and three fellowships with a membership of 638. 23 missionaries are working in this field.
The focused people group are the Hindu Nepalese of eastern part of Nepal. The methods adopted are evangelism, church planting, and vocational training. There are 11 local churches and five new fellowships with a membership of 837. 14 missionaries are working in this field.
The Evangelical Baptist Convention is working in partnership with Tangsa Baptist Churches Association. The focused people group are the Tangsa tribes of Changlang District. The methods adopted are evangelism, school, and music. The Evangelical Baptist Convention sends six missionaries and supports five native missionaries.
The Evangelical Baptist Convention is affiliated to Baptist World Alliance.
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