DIMAPUR: A milestone in international Christian cooperation was marked with the opening of the Thai–Nagaland Missions Platform Center at New Land Church, Nong On, Udon Thani, Thailand.
The center was unveiled by Rev. Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o, executive secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC), and Rev. Dr. Boonrat Buayen, moderator-president of the Church of Christ in Thailand. Around 150 church leaders from across Thailand, along with local believers and international volunteers, attended the dedication.
The initiative, jointly established by CBCC–NBCC and Church District 13 of the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT), aims to strengthen rural community development, youth empowerment and church ministry. Operations will be overseen by Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho and his wife Santi Keyho.
Rev. Keyho expressed gratitude to CBCC, Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima, Chozuba Baptist Church, and individual donors for their support. Leaders reflected on the journey to establish the center, citing Exodus 33:15–16, and described the project as a vision transformed into a tangible mission platform.
In its initial phase, the center will serve children and youth through English classes, music lessons, sports, skills development and a dedicated Sunday ministry. Long-term plans include evangelism support, theological scholarships, volunteer recruitment from Nagaland, exchange programmes, expansion of the rural model across Northeast Thailand, and extending the missions platform to other parts of Southeast Asia.
Rev. Keyho extended special acknowledgment to elder Anan Nakdilok, president of the Executive Committee of Church District 13; Rev. Siae Suthisan former president of Church District 13 and president of New Land Church and Dr. Prawet Kidarn for their pivotal roles in building the relationship between the two communities.
