Two-day consultation on peace on the theme “Transformative mediation for peace” was organized by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA), Clark Theological College (CTC) for the deacons of the Ao churches under Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) on October 29 and 30.
A press release from CTC stated that, resource persons for the consultation were Dr. Temsuyanger, professor of Old Testament, CTC, Mokokchung. K. Temjen Jamir, editor, Tir Yimyim, Dimapur; Rev. Lanuyanger, Darogapathar, Dimapur, Dr. Pangernungba, professor of Social Ethics, Oriental Theological College, Dimapur.
Morning devotion was led by Dr. Tsuknungrenla, professor of Counselling, CTC Mokokchung and Gospel message in the evening worship services were delivered by Talijungla Longkumer and Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener, principal CTC.
The topics discussed were on re-examining the role of deacons as mediators of peace from the Biblical perspective; Deacons as initiators of peace in a broken society; Building a peace church: Role of deacons and deacons as transformative agents of culture and tradition.
A total of 164 deacons comprising of 146 men and 18 women participated from Ao Baptist churches.