Discipleship Bible College (DBC) holds 39th convocation

Staff Reporter
Discipleship Bible College (DBC) conducted its 39th convocation with executive secretary, Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM), Rev. Prof. Dr. Mar Pongener as guest speaker, here at the college campus on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mar urged upon the graduating students to continue reading Bible as many students, he said, barred themselves from reading the Bible after completing their theological studies with the excuse that they were busy with their missions.
He also encouraged the students to spend enough time in prayer as it would lead them to God.
While maintaining that 100 graduating students were graduating, he informed that the college was enlisting 100 men and women in the mighty register of the living God who were committed to go out to the world and serve Him.
Highlighting the significance of the number 100 in the Bible, Dr. Mar cited the example of Abraham who was 100 years old when Isaac was born.
He urged upon the students not to forget the motto of the college, “To disciple the nation” and further reminded them that their mission outside the college would not be as what they expected as many challenges were lying ahead.
Dr. Mar encouraged the graduates to be grounded in the word of God as it was only through the power of the Word that one would be able to preach to the world.
He congratulated all the graduating students and advised the parents and Churches to continue extending their support in whatever ways possible.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by assistant professor, Narka Awomi and invocation was said by associate professor, Dr. Alem.
Scriptures were read by assistant professor Matsungla and assistant professor Imliakum while special song was presented by DBC Choir and dedicatory prayer for graduating students was offered by guest speaker.
Later, conferring of awards and certificates was initiated by DBC academic dean, Dr. Husazulü Chüzho and DBC principal, Rev S Wati while benediction was said by associate professor, Rev. Temsu Imchen.
It may be mentioned that a total of 17 awards and prizes were presented to deserving students.